If a district is measured by its range of experiences, then Franklin is the ultimate lifestyle destination combining relaxed country living with savvy city style, all just a short drive, south of Auckland.
Bike Wise Mayoral Challenge
Enjoy a great night of cycling around Pukekohe Park Raceway and family fun. Challenge Mayor Mark Ball to a race around the track. The festival-like event will feature spot prizes, free healthy snacks and entertainment.
Date: Tuesday 23 February
Location: Pukekohe Park Raceway, Manukau Road, Pukekohe
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hall Road Onewhero Phone: 09 2328862 ext 702
Area schools provide seamless education in a family atmosphere that produces well-rounded young people ready to take their place in the world. The school setting is idyllic and the education specifically aimed at the individual student. The school's mission statement - To Provide a caring learning disciplined environment in which all students may develop their abilities to their fullest potential.
5 Queen St, Waiuku Phone: 09 2358367
Waiuku's Queen Street is home to the oldest licensed hotel building in New Zealand. The elegant 'Kentish' was built in 1851. Since that time it has hosted many distinguished guests and was saved from a nearby fire by locals in 1926. The Kentish is full of history and charm and well worth a visit.
174A Jericho Road Pukekohe East Contact: Glen & Laura Phone: 09 2382383
Where cats go for a vacation.Catnap has private accommodation for cats that need their own space, or there are the communal areas where basking in the sunshine, playtime, or snooze time on the outdoor furniture is the order of the day. Catnap is under new management from April 2010, and you arewelcome to come for an inspection before booking your pet in for their next holiday.
595 Front Miranda Road, Waitakaruru Phone: 07 8673055
1 hr South East of Auckland. Unwind in the Southern Hemisphere's largest outdoor thermal mineral pool. Sit in the Sauna / Spa pool and feel the stress melt away. Private thermal mineral spa pools.
11 Main Street,Te Kauwhata Contact: Karen MacCulloch Phone: 07 826 3005
A perfect little country lingerie store that has the convenience of being able to park right outside the front door and with no traffic hassels in sight. Kazza Rosa lingerie ensure their customers have the individual attention and care when selecting garments.
Franklin: The Centre, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe Contact: FACT Phone: 09 238 8899
Artefact Gallery Shop is Franklin's primary source for work by local artists, craftsmen, and producers of fine tourist products. We also stock exciting work by New Zealand artists including the Bone Art Collective.
13 Main Street Te Kauwhata Phone: 07 826 3649
Stockists of: toys Books Magazines Gifts Stationery Art Supplies Photocopying Laminating NZ Post Bill Payments Drycleaning Key Cutting Jewellery CardsAll services with friendly and helpful assistance. Talk to us - if we have not got it in stock we may be able to get if for you.
Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club 78 Nelson Street Pukekohe Contact: Caterer - Gerald Phone: 09 238 8404
With 21 years of catering experience let us help make your function a success. Group lunches and dinners, weddings, birthdays etc.Restaurant open for dinner Wednesday - Sunday. Buffet style available Thurs, Sat & Sun. For members, guests and affiliated members
Franklin: The Centre, Pukekohe Phone: 09 238 4081
Where will you go today?Our friendly staff will help you with bookings and offer advice on all the great things to see and do in Franklin.We'll help you get there ...
Matakawau Hall, Awhitu Road Phone: 09 235 1691
Organic Produce , Plants n Pots , Cappuccino, Gourmet Mussels, Arts/Crafts, Health n Beauty, Oils, Kauri Platters , Preservesand much much more...
Matakawau Rd (opposite Catholic Church)
The Matakawau Scenic Reserve is now complete with a footbridge over Opoia Creek and a boardwalk across the church land to link up with Hatton Road Reserve.