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Welcome to Franklin Country

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.

 Visit the Pukekohe Business Association Website  

  www.pukekohe.org.nz  Listed under useful information as above, 1st link.

Now in Pukekohe, after many years without, our own cinema.  Cinema3 is open!  Ph 09 237 0216
Currently screening:  Hugo 2D; Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows; Happy Feet; War Horse, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy; Slone's 2 : Unfinished business; Alvin & The Chipmunks ; Chipwrecked; The Girl with the dragon Tattoo; The Descendants.
  
Upcoming Events
Bike Wise Mayoral Challenge
Start Date/Time: Tuesday, 23 February 2010 6:00 p.m.
End Date/Time: Tuesday, 23 February 2010 8:00 p.m.
Recurring Event: One time event
Importance: Normal Priority
Category:
Festivals and Culture
Location: Pukekohe
Description:

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 

 
Created by Pam Rose On Thursday, 21 January 2010 12:00 a.m.

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Where will you go today?

earthtalk @ awhitu

60 Kauri Road
Contact: Tanya and Charmaine
Phone: 09 235 1375

Earthtalk is a 11.4ha property, grazing dry stock and since 1992 being transformed into a diverse, organic, sustainable lifestyle block, which includes organic vegetation, herb and flower gardens; deciduous and sub-tropical fruit orchards; a banana plantation ... nut trees ... timber trees, a heritge harakeke (flax) collection, native bush revegetation and wetlands.
We offer, by arrangement,
-self-guided walks on our land,
-guided tours, with refreshments, for groups (also visits to local gallery, vineyard if desired)
- organic fresh produce and preserves
- placements for students of organic growing and WWOOFers
- Other land and learning activities on request.

O'Meara Mobile Chiller Units

 
O'Meara Mobile Chiller Units - A choice of 6 mobile chiller units. Simply plug in to your power socket and it reaches freezer temperatures in 10 minutes.<br />Perfect for any occasion. Hire for weddings, 21st, concerts, rugby venues, large functions where food or alcohol need to be stored. All mobile chiller units have shelving and are lockable.<br /><br />When your fridge is simply not enough, you need to hire one of these units. <br /><br />Phone me on my mobile for a quote. Delivery or pick up options available. Long term / repeat business rates apply.

511 Waiau Pa Road, Waiau Pa
Contact: Peter O'Meara
Phone: 027 4961602

A choice of 6 mobile chiller units. Simply plug in to your power socket and it reaches freezer temperatures in 10 minutes.
Perfect for any occasion. Hire for weddings, 21st, concerts, rugby venues, large functions where food or alcohol need to be stored. All mobile chiller units have shelving and are lockable.

When your fridge is simply not enough, you need to hire one of these units.

Phone me on my mobile for a quote. Delivery or pick up options available. Long term / repeat business rates apply.

Pukekohe High School

14 Harris Street Pukekohe
Phone: 09 238 6089

Our aim to to ensure that each student is treated as an individual and is catered for in an interesting and supportive learning environment. Throughout our website is detailed information relating to the many educational, social, sporting and cultural opportunities that are available.

Touchwood Motor Lodge

 
Touchwood Motor Lodge - Touchwood Motor Lodge is located close to Pukekohe's central business district, offering a wide range of accommodation, from small studios to spacious apartments for larger groups. Free wireless is available, complementary laundry for guests, and each room is serviced daily with fresh towels, tea and coffee.

146 Edinburgh Street
Contact: Neil & Dilys
Phone: 0800 258348
Freephone: 0800 258348

Touchwood Motor Lodge is located close to Pukekohe's central business district, offering a wide range of accommodation, from small studios to spacious apartments for larger groups. Free wireless is available, complementary laundry for guests, and each room is serviced daily with fresh towels, tea and coffee.

New To You Boutique

Mauku Road Patumahoe
Phone: 021 811457

New To You Boutique, exclusive jewellery and preloved designer labelled clothing. Open 7 days for your convenience.
  
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Quality Caterers Ltd

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 A&P Showgrounds

Franklin A&P Showgrounds, Station Rd, Pukekohe
Phone: 09 238 8773

The showgrounds comprise 50 acres close to the town centre. A two day Garden & Craft Show is held on the weekend prior to Labour weekend, and the annual A&P Show takes place on the third Saturday of February and the preceding Friday, with horse, beef

Warped Art & Design Weaving Workshp & Gallery

356 Otaua-Waiuku Road
Contact: Stephanie Collin

Hand-woven portraits and design.

Waiuku Forest

 
Waiuku Forest - 13km south of Waiuku, at the mouth of the Waikato River is the Waiuku Forest.  Owned by Crown Forestry and managed by New Zealand Forest Managers, the forest covers 1508 ha and is planted in Pinus Radiata.<br /><br />Also at the forest is the New Zealand Steel

Ghezzie Rd, Waiuku Forest

13km south of Waiuku, at the mouth of the Waikato River is the Waiuku Forest.  Owned by Crown Forestry and managed by New Zealand Forest Managers, the forest covers 1508 ha and is planted in Pinus Radiata.

Also at the forest is the New Zealand Steel

Lighthouse at Manukau Heads

 
Lighthouse at Manukau Heads - The Lighthouse was first built in 1874 and has been meticulously refurbished and rebuilt using pieces from the original building. It has been relocated to a new site beside the Manukau Heads Signal Station platform which has been on this site since 1865. Amazing views of the Manukau Heads and Bar can be seen from this view point.

Manukau Heads Rd

The Lighthouse was first built in 1874 and has been meticulously refurbished and rebuilt using pieces from the original building. It has been relocated to a new site beside the Manukau Heads Signal Station platform which has been on this site since 1865. Amazing views of the Manukau Heads and Bar can be seen from this view point.

Awhitu Regional Park (ARC)

 
Awhitu Regional Park (ARC) - 20 minute to 3 hour beach/farm walks.  Historic Brook Homestead.  Campsites available. 

Brook Road, Kauritutahi
Phone: 09 303 1530

20 minute to 3 hour beach/farm walks.  Historic Brook Homestead.  Campsites available. 
  
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