Hūnua Falls sits perfectly composed by Auckland Regional Council’s frame installation.
Jet planes. Milk bottles. Wine gums. Pineapple lumps. Jaffas. Hokey Pokey chunks. Names to set your heart aflame and your dentist on edge. Among the most emotive rituals of growing up in Aotearoa New Zealand is the childhood dairy trip for a mixed bag of lollies. Some...
Situated along the southern shore of the Manukau Harbour, Clarks Beach offers a different pace of life – whether for just a few days or for years. Complete with a beautiful coastline, boat club, campground and 18-hole golf course, the little town offers its residents...
Paerata Rise is a thoughtfully planned township near Pukekohe, blending Franklin's rural charm with a new urban townscape. Designed for diverse lifestyles, it features quality homes, outdoor spaces, schools, and amenities such as retail precinct and transport hub. The...
1. Maraetai Beach My favourite beach in Franklin (not too far ahead of Karioitahi) where you can do everything from swim and relax to launching the boat. 2. Manukau Heads Lighthouse Located at the tip of the ancient Āwhitu Peninsula, the lighthouse gives amazing views...
Franklin’s Fertile Foundations The area between metropolitan Auckland and the Waikato plains has long served as a food basket: Māori valued the plentiful natural resources and proximity to trading routes; European settlers cleared the land for agriculture; and market...
In the heart of Franklin, artist Katie Blundell is cultivating a flourishing artistic practice. Her painted relief works—carved and coloured by hand with meticulous care—explore the collective human experience, the natural environment, and her deep-rooted connections...