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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
Waiuku Film Expo
Start Date/Time: Saturday, 13 November 2010 7:30 p.m.
End Date/Time: Saturday, 13 November 2010 10:00 p.m.
Recurring Event: One time event
Importance: Normal Priority
Category:
Festivals and Culture
Location: Waiuku
Description:

Waiuku Film Expo

The Waiuku Film Expo is a non-profit event aimed at creating a digital media community within Franklin, by bringing together local film-makers and digital media artists and showcasing their work on the big screen for one night only in the historic Waiuku town Hall in November.

Submissions are now open  - see your movie on the big screen.

All submissions will be considered, however as this is a family event any violence or sexual content will not be shown.  Maximum running time for entries is 10 minutes, with no minimum.

Submissions close Friday 1 October 2010

Date:  Saturday 13 November

Location:  Waiuku Town Hall, Queen Street Waiuku

Cost:  Free to submit and view the films

Contact:  Euan Craig 021 0447482   wfx2.wetpaint.com

 

 

 
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Autobahn Cafe Papakura

Sate Highway 1 Papakura
Phone: 09 296 2299

A relaxing spacious restaurant to enjoy Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Light Meals - Coffee
The entire menu is also available to takeaway

Nikau Cave

 
Nikau Cave - Nikau Cave is less than 90 minutes drive southwest of Auckland, New Zealand, and has thousands of glowworms and amazing formations, but no crowds.

Waikaretu
Contact: Phillip and Anne Woodward
Phone: 09 233 3199

Nikau Cave is less than 90 minutes drive southwest of Auckland, New Zealand, and has thousands of glowworms and amazing formations, but no crowds.

Kidd Cottage - Boutique Luxury Accommodation

 
Kidd Cottage - Boutique Luxury Accommodation - A delightful early 1900's fully restored luxury 2 bedroom (2 x king) cottage nestled amongst Karaka's horse studs, located just 10 minutes from the southern motorway and only 40 km's from the Auckland Domestic / International Airports. <br />Whatever the occasion - a wedding, romantic weekend away, Karaka horse sales visit, business stay, short stop over, move in between houses, or just a well deserved break away - Kidd Cottage welcomes you to this tranquil rural retreat.

102 Kidd Road, Karaka, Auckland
Contact: Joanna Welsby
Phone: 0275 466456

A delightful early 1900's fully restored luxury 2 bedroom (2 x king) cottage nestled amongst Karaka's horse studs, located just 10 minutes from the southern motorway and only 40 km's from the Auckland Domestic / International Airports.
Whatever the occasion - a wedding, romantic weekend away, Karaka horse sales visit, business stay, short stop over, move in between houses, or just a well deserved break away - Kidd Cottage welcomes you to this tranquil rural retreat.

NZ Made Direct

42 Edinburgh Street
Contact: Louise Paul
Phone: 09 2382 489

Authentically, guaranteed, something for everyone, proudly New Zealand made only products.

Cafe Karma

23 Bowen Street Waiuku
Contact: Lynne Rosli
Phone: 09 2355432

Gluten free products available, Kids menu. Proudly serving Atomic Coffee.
Cafe Karma will also be opening a new cafe in Constable Road Waiuku. Opening Monday - Saturday, hours and address to be confirmed.
  
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Franklin Market @ Pukekohe

 
Franklin Market @ Pukekohe - Your fresh produce market is here every Saturday 8am - 12noon.<br /><br />Come and experience the Franklin Market @ Pukekohe - your community meeting place !

Massey Ave, Pukekohe
Contact: Roger Vincent
Phone: 09 238 8831

Your fresh produce market is here every Saturday 8am - 12noon.

Come and experience the Franklin Market @ Pukekohe - your community meeting place !

Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-op

 
Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-op - The Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-op presents arts and crafts mainly from the Awhitu Peninsula. These range from fine art, glassware, ceramics, jewellery, fabric art, right through to cards and organic foodstuffs.

2141 Awhitu Road, Pollok
Contact: Phil Jordan 09 2351699 Deborah Illingworth 09 2352052
Phone: 09 2352225

The Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-op presents arts and crafts mainly from the Awhitu Peninsula. These range from fine art, glassware, ceramics, jewellery, fabric art, right through to cards and organic foodstuffs.

Miranda Shorebird Centre

 
Miranda Shorebird Centre - Renowned migratory wading birds from home and abroad.  Unique Wrybill all year round.  Visitor & Natural History Information Centre.  Bunkroom and motel unit accommodation.

East Coast Road, Miranda
Phone: 09 232 2781

Renowned migratory wading birds from home and abroad.  Unique Wrybill all year round.  Visitor & Natural History Information Centre.  Bunkroom and motel unit accommodation.

Artefact Gallery Shop

 
Artefact Gallery Shop - 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.

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.

Onewhero Area School

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.

Hampton Downs Motor Lodge

 
Hampton Downs Motor Lodge - 80 NEW luxury self contained apartments, each with 2 king double bedrooms (each with split options), spacious living area and balcony overlooking the Motorsport Park. Fully equiped kitchen, laundry, high-speed data connection, Sky Digital TV, and ample parking.

Hampton Downs Road, Hampton Downs, Te Kauwhata
Phone: 09 280 6590

80 NEW luxury self contained apartments, each with 2 king double bedrooms (each with split options), spacious living area and balcony overlooking the Motorsport Park. Fully equiped kitchen, laundry, high-speed data connection, Sky Digital TV, and ample parking.

  
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