Tuakau Christmas Parade 2010

Information for the 2010 will be updated as they come to hand.

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

Franklin Art Festival - 21 year Celebration

The Festival this year celebrates it's 21st year - and what a festival it will be.  To all the artists, organisers of the festival, and the general public, Pukekohe will certainly come alive again in September. 

Franklin Arts Festival is an annual celebration of visual arts held in Pukekohe, showcasing the work of talented artists from not only the Franklin District, but from all over New Zealand.

Established in 1989, the Festival has grown considerably in both size and popularity.  Every year we are proud to host hundreds of works of art in a variety of mediums, created by practising artists from all walks of life. It is a true celebration of our diverse and vibrant creative communities. All works of art are for sale.

For information on how to join us as a volunteer, or how to buy tickets to our Opening Night (as well as lots of other helpful information), check out our FAQ pages. You can also sign up to our new mailing list to stay in the loop.

The non-profit Franklin Arts Festival Society are thrilled to invite you to join us in celebrating this, our 21st annual Festival.  We encourage you to explore, discover and be inspired...

Harae Mai. Welcome. 

Harae Mai. Welcome. 

Location:  Pukekohe Town Hall

Cost:  Entry fee and tickets for gala night to be confirmed

Contact: www.franklinartsfestival.com

Matariki Festival 2010

The date has been set, with details to follow.

Date:  2 July - 31 July 2010

Location:  Franklin: The Centre Art Gallery, Massey Avenue, Pukekohe

Contact:  09 238 8899 

Waiuku New World Steelman Ironmaiden Festival of Multisport

The 5th Steelman Ironmaiden will be a 'festival of multisport' that will include a duathlon, run and childrens events. 

The Waiuku Businesss Association and Castaways Adventure encourage businesses to enter the  Corporate Teams Category to "put a team of four" to win the prizes.

School teams of 18 years and under are also encouraged to enter in teams of four to become the "top dog", together with a trophy.  Spot prizes also up for grabs.

Individuals and teams of 2, 3 and 4 will contest the four disciplines of the 34k Cycle leg,  12k Kayak leg, 33k Mountain Bike leg, and 17k run leg.

Date:  Saturday 20 November

Time:  From 8:30am

Location:  Start / Finish at Waiuku Rugby Club, Queen Street, Waiuku

Cost:  Refer to website for full options

Registration:  Online entries from May 2010

Contact:  Pete Morrison 0274 392737   www.steelmanironmaiden.co.nz   racedirector.smim@xtra.co.nz

Engine Room Business Women's Network Meeting (formally Diva Business Solutions).

Held every 2nd Wednesday in the month, The Engine Room encourage business woman, acquintances, and friends to have the opportunity to network with other likeminded woman in business.  The perfect place to begin business relationships.

Wine & nibbles provided, along with an interesting guest speaker every month.  

Date:  Every 2nd Wednesday in the month

Location:  New offices of Engine Room - 217 King Street (above Franklin County News building), Pukekohe

Cost:  $20:00 p/p     Pre-payment and bookings preferred for catering purposes

Contact:  Engine Room 09 238 5939 

Engine Room Business Women's Network Meeting (formally Diva Business Solutions).

Held every 2nd Wednesday in the month, The Engine Room encourage business woman, acquintances, and friends to have the opportunity to network with other likeminded woman in business.  The perfect place to begin business relationships.

Wine & nibbles provided, along with an interesting guest speaker every month.  

Date:  Every 2nd Wednesday in the month

Location:  New offices of Engine Room - 217 King Street (above Franklin County News building), Pukekohe

Cost:  $20:00 p/p     Pre-payment and bookings preferred for catering purposes

Contact:  Engine Room 09 238 5939 

Auckland Super City Elections Meet the Candidates Evening

The Pukekohe Citizens and Ratepayers Association are arranging two evenings (September 14 & 16) to hear our candidates in the forthcoming Auckland Super City elections. September 14 - Candidates for the Franklin Ward ( 1 to be elected ). September 16 - Candidates for the Pukekohe subdivision of the Franklin Ward ( 4 to be elected).

The meetings will be held in the Pukekohe Town Hall.

Further information on the functions will be updated after nominations have closed on 20 August 2010.

Date:  14 September

Time:  To be confirmed

Location:  Pukekohe Town Hall, Massey Avenue, Pukekohe

A night of Couture - part of the 21st birthday celebration of Franklin Arts Festival

The Franklin Arts Festval turns 21 this year.  It has been decided to celebrate this milestone and to further enhance the annual art festival week with a large scale glamorous event of high octane fabulousness.  Nothing is more fantastic and mesmerising that a clever hybrid of high fashion and art. 

The theme will not be 'wearable art' like we know it, where costumes and other paraphernalia are worn.  The emphasis will be on avant-garde garments of a couture nature made from non traditional materials  -  unusual materials   -   without the use of a sewing machine   -   bold structures, constructed and shaped.    

Date:  27 August

Location:  Franklin:The Centre - Foyer, Massey Avenue, Pukekohe

Cost:  Ticket price yet to be confirmed

Time:  6pm - 8pm

Contact:  Suzetter Meyer, Franklin Arts Culture and Library Trust 09 238 8899   suzette.meyer@gmail.com

Visit the Franklin Country Stand at the Food Show 2010

It's on this weekend - you need to visit Franklin in Auckland.  We are having a Franklin Country stand at the Food show.  Honey, award winning olive oil and cheese, delicious jams and chutneys and dressings, artisan breads and organically grown beef and lamb are going to be featured on the Franklin Country stand.

What's more, there's a chance you could get to taste more of these delicious treats by going into the draw to win a hamper of Franklin food and wine by entering the prize draw on the Frankin Country stand. 

Also, you could win a night for two with breakfast at Just heaven Lodge one of Franklin's boutique accommodation providers - this place is just stunning and has 3 acres to relax and unwind, and it's only 50 minutes from the city.

Get to the Food show this weekend and visit the Franklin Country stand in Hall 3.

Date:  From Thursday 22 July - Sunday August 1

Time:  Gates open at 10am daily

Location:  ASB Showgrounds at Greenlane, Auckland

Cost: $20:00 per person