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our Iconic Bridge – to Somewhere…..

As per one of our local magazines new article, the iconic Tuakau Bridge is  definitely taking us places…..

Waiting for perfection….

A story in our local paper tells of our local cheese maker, Albert Alferink, who owns and runs Mercer Cheese along with his wife. Some years ago, a news item and video were broadcast telling of Albert and his award winning cheeses. The Mercer Cheese store was opened in 1981, and Albert will be able to celebrate his more than 35 years in business. If you are heading south from our area, toward…

This is and event supported by schools, Fulton Swim School, the Auckland Council, Surf Life Saving NZ, local police and many more and helps to encourage the kids from our local schools to enjoy taking part in a sport that is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing!! It also gives the kids a chance to challenge themselves in something that gets them moving and helps to create competitiveness in this area.

The event takes up to 400 school aged competitors as well as having the help and support of 500 + parents and supporters from the community.

A volunteer committee to organize and run the event is set up with all proceeds from the Triathlon being reinvested in sports in the Franklin Area.

Every child who participates is awarded with a medal, a certificate and a goodie bag for completing.

The morning proved to be fantastic weather wise and support wise. although I think that the kids may have found the sea water a wee bit cool!

All of the children did a fantastic job and it is  kudos to them and their families  efforts to make this such a great event!! :)

Foot Golf in Franklin……

Our Franklin locals give things a go! Kaye Maxwell, from Maxwell’s Golf, is just one of those who will try new things to add some interest, along with another local golfing facility, Pukekohe Golf. Maxwell’s  Golf has had a great write-up in one of our local publications –    

is Auckland Council helping Franklin?

A local Franklin resident has put out some information on intended water upgrades in the area Will this really help? or will it be more of a concern for the future of the area?

Trains ‘n boats…

Franklin Country is having their fantastically popular Thomas the Tank Engine Weekend this weekend!! If trains are your thing, this will be the place to be. The Glenbrook Vintage Railway ‘s annual Thomas day always proves to be a great winner and an added bonus will be the new Glenbrook Morel Railway, which is situated on Morley Road…..a train stop away from the station at Glenbrook. Bob and his…

Another on happenings for the Southern Corridor, including part of the Franklin region has now been published and delivered. Auckland Mayor, Len Brown turned the first sod on the 21st October of this year – 2015. The project will see – improved safety and journey reliability on Auckland’s Southern Motorway and extends 9.5 kms from Manukau to Papakura along SH 1. Walking and cycling improvements…

Locals thoughts on ITM 500 in Franklin

Interesting thoughts from this contributor. How do the people who attended and locals feel about the event in general and/or the report as per above?

Franklin Country – it’s where things happen!!

Franklin Country – it’s where things happen!!

It’s that time of year again – the V8 Supercars are here in town – our place – Franklin Country! Today saw the blessing of the Pukekohe Park Raceway track and drivers for the V8 Supercar racing ahead of this weekends excitement. The fun has really begun now – the track is set up and raring to go with the thunder of V8Supercars ITM 500. Fans will be flocking in to see their motor sport heroes in…

……and here we are again…almost summer….almost Christmas!

WOW!!!  Franklin is once again showcasing a great deal of things to do and places to be over the next few weeks – just to start the summer season!! Our area is quite a vast rural one, on the outer edges of what is now the Auckland Supercity, (not too far from the airport) but also taking in the Northern edge of the Waikato region, so we do have lots around – the west and east coast beaches are…