Pukekohe

Pukekohe, the high street of Franklin, showcases a handful of beautifully restored historic buildings, now home to inviting eateries and unique spots that celebrate the town’s past.

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Give Us This Day Our Daily Goods

Give Us This Day Our Daily Goods

Travellers into Pukekohe might be forgiven for making a few false assumptions about this relaxed street side café. Firstly, if they were after some kind of greasy fry up, they wouldn’t be disappointed. Not because they’d get it, but because they’d get something much...

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Cleared for Takeoff

Cleared for Takeoff

How Ardmore is Powering Economic Growth in Franklin. Historical landmark, aviation icon, and growing commercial development, Ardmore Airport is undergoing a moment of exciting transition, growth and evolution. That’s par for the course though—since its inception in...

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Waiuku Inlet

Waiuku Inlet

The Franklin Paths Programme is a community-driven initiative that will enhance connectivity, reduce the need for vehicle use, and promote a healthier lifestyle for Franklin's residents and visitors. Waiuku's estuary has seen – and will continue to undergo –...

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Nourishing Communities

Nourishing Communities

Gautam NarayanOwner of Nourish Holistic Nutrition Among the dairy fields of Waiuku, Gautam Narayan has created a holistic health oasis. And it’s open to all. Just meeting Gautam is nourishing. From that first moment, it’s clear this is a man in service to those around...

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In Search of the Perfect Mozzarella

In Search of the Perfect Mozzarella

New Zealand's only locally produced buffalo cheese is made right here in Franklin. Clevedon Buffalo Co: From Market Stall to Artisan Cheese Producer Helen and Richard Dorresteyne, founders of the Clevedon Farmers Market, are not you every-day run of the mill kind of...

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Waiuku Township

Waiuku Township

Where is Waiuku? Nestled between Manukau Harbour and Karioitahi Beach, Waiuku (meaning "brown water") is a quirky township with a rich history. The Kentish Hotel, Waiuku's social focal point, is New Zealand's longest-standing tavern, and its walls are decorated in its...

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