The Karaka Historical Society - Karaka Vintage Day

Trailer rides, vintage chainsaws with 12-foot arms, fire engines and army trucks, shearing sheds to water pumps all driven by vintage engines plus more.  Save March 28 for the 2010 karaka Vintage Day.

This will be the 6th year of the biennial event that will be held at the Karaka Sports Complex, with a high probability of display again spilling over into the adjacent fields.  

It attracts may people - in fact, it is understood that they will have the larges diaplay of vintage stationary engines in the wider Aucland area at the Karaka Vintage Day.

Masport will have a large display this year as they celebrate their 100th year in 2010. Look out for their array of machinery.

Also look out for the 1947 vintage Bell helicopter on display.  BEST of all, there will be a mock attach by a tiger moth and other vinatage aeroplanes, repelled by WW2 jeep in NZ colours and numbers, armed with 50mm and 30mm machine guns which will be noisy and interesting. 

Date:  March 28, 2010

Location:  The Karaka Sports Complex, Cnr Linwood & Blackridge Roads, Karaka

Time:  Gates open 9:30am

Cost:  Entry fee is $20:00 per family, or $10:00 per adult and $2:00 per child aged between 6 and 15.

Contact:  Robert Higham 09 2985668   higham@clear.net.nz

Tuakau Christmas Parade 2010

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

Franklin Health Expo

Bringing Franklin's Health Together

An opportunity to experience the diverse trange of health Therapies and Services available to the Franklin Community. 

Listen to key-note speakers.  Join in on mini seminars.  Meander through the diverse range of exhibits.   Collect info, ask questions and book in for a huge range of therapies and bodywork.   Join a healthy cooking class.   Enjoy a range of healthy food and drinks.   And much more ......

Gold coin donation for entry to a complete weekend health experience.

Full Expo programme online.  

Date:  Saturday 13 March, Sunday 14 March 2010

Location:  Pukekohe Town Hall, Massey Avenue, Pukekohe 

Time:  9:00am - 4:00pm

Cost:  Gold coin donation

Contact:  www.franklinhealth.co.nz  (link to the expo)    Dianne Capstick 021 534981 dicapstick@xtra.co.nz    Tamara Bennett 09 235 8648 smiling.dragon@xtra.co.nz

The Pukekohe 12th Annual Antique & Collectables 2 day Fair

Antiques and Collectables Dealers from around NZ offer you a stunning array of antiques and collectables for purchase.

Refreshments available in the hall foyer.  The recipient this year from the proceeds of the door raffle will go to the Pukekohe Fire Service.

Date: Saturday 15 - 16 May 2010

Time:  9:00am - 4:30pm Saturday     10:00am - 3:00pm Sunday

Location:  The Indian Community Centre, Ward Street Pukekohe

Cost:  $5:00 per adult   children to 12 years free but must accompany an adult
Plenty of free parking next to the hall on the grounds

Contact:  Nita Knight 03 5479833     roadshow.antiques@xtra.co.nz

Auckland Showjumping Show in Pukekohe

A day of showjumping for both horses and ponies.  This is a day of family entertainment where entry is free and a full programme of events will be held over the day.

Date:  Sunday 28 March

Time:  From 9:00am

Cost:  Free of charge

Location:  Pukekohe Showgrounds, Station Road, Pukekohe

Contact:  Catherine Fawlett 027 6836106     Gael Schultz 09 2363014

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

Bracu Restaurant on the Simunovich Estate Celebrate Saint Patricks all day

Join Bracu for an Irish style 2 course lunch or 3 course dinner, in fact why not come for both!  And to add to the fun we're giving away a small gift to all our diners.

Date:  Wednesday 17 March

Location:  Bracu Restaurant 19 Main Road, Bombay

Cost:  Lunch $39:00 p/p     Dinner $49 p/p   Reservations recommended

Contact:  09 2361030      reservations@bracu.co.nz

The Funky Monkeys Camping Adventure Live on Stage

They have written a NEW musical show and they're bringing it to Pukekohe.

Your three favourite orange-clad lads, Joe, neil and Chris, plus their trusty friend, Dizzy Dog, will be transforming show venues around the nation into their version of the great-outdoors for their all-singing Camping Adventure!

The show is on stage for 60 minutes and ideally suits 2-8 year olds.

Date:  Tuesday April 6

Time:  11:00am

Location:  The Pukekohe Town Hall, Massey Avenue, Pukekohe

Cost:  Pre-sales $12.50       Door sales $15:00 

Ticket sales available at door if not sold out
All adult tickets at children's prices.  Under 1's free entry, but must not occupy seats)

Contact:  Tickets available from www.iticket.co.nz   0508 iticket    0508 484253
www.thefunkymonkeys

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.  The date has been set, watch this space for updated information as it comes to hand.

Date:  September 3 - September 12

Location:  Pukekohe Town Hall

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

Contact: A new website is being constructed - messages can be left on www.franklinartsfestival@hotmail.com

The Gypsy Travellers Fair

A fun family day out at the A+P Showgrounds in Pukekohe. 

Date:  Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 March

Location:  Pukekohe A&P Showgrounds, Station Road, Pukekohe

Cost:  Free entry

Interior Design Tour

Do you want to escape for the day ? Do you enjoy looking at fabulous homes?  Building a new home or renevating and need fresh new ideas? Then put your feet up and enjoy a venture into the city without the driving hassle. 

Fully escorted tours to 10 beautiful homes in Auckland as selected by New Zealand House and Garden. Explore different styles of design and gather ideas for your own projects or simply have a  wonderful day out with like minded people. 

We will travel to each home in an air-conditioned mini coach with an experienced driver.

Date:  Friday 12th March

Time:  To depart at 8:30 sharp, return approxiamately 5:00pm

Location:  Meet at Picturebook INTERIORS, Studio, 12 Wesley Street, Pukekohe for departure

Cost:  $110:00 for coach return travel and house viewing.  Meals at own expense

Contact:  Helen Shaw 09 2385461  Picturebook INTERIORS   027 448 1440   helen-shaw@xtra.co.nz

Interior Design Tour - Omaha / Matakana

Do you want to escape for the day ? Do you enjoy looking at fabulous homes?  Building a new home or renevating and need fresh new ideas? Then put your feet up and enjoy a venture into the city without the driving hassle. 

Fully escorted tours to 10 beautiful homes in Omaha and Matakana as selected by New Zealand House and Garden. Explore different styles of design and gather ideas for your own projects or simply have a  wonderful day out with like minded people. 

We will travel to each home in an air-conditioned mini coach with an experienced driver.

Date:  Friday 26th March

Time:  To depart at 8:30 sharp, return approxiamately 5:00pm

Location:  Meet at Picturebook INTERIORS, Studio, 12 Wesley Street, Pukekohe for departure

Cost:  $120:00 for coach return travel and house viewing.  Meals at own expense

Contact:  Helen Shaw 09 2385461  Picturebook INTERIORS   027 448 1440   helen-shaw@xtra.co.nz

C.T.C.W. Business & Innovation Expo

Here is a chance to showcase your business, attract new customers, and find out about local products and services.
The regular monthly Campbell Tyson Cooper White Business Breakfast will be held on the morning of the Expo and will launch the Expo.  hear from the keynote speaker and then go through to the Expo when doors open to the public at 9:30am.

Date:  Friday 7 May 2010

Time:  Doors open to the public at 9:30am

Location:  Pukekohe Indian Association Community Centre, Ward Street, Pukekohe

Cost:  Free entry for Expo.

Business Breakfast $30 p/p

Contact:  Enterprise Franklin to book 09 2370005

St Patricks Day at the Village

Patumahoe's Village Bar & Kitchen - Great Irish Band Q4 playing on St Pat's Day. Serving Guinness, Kilkenny and great Irish inspired cocktails.

Complimentary Irish stew......    Prizes for best dressed

Date:  Wednesday 17 March 

Location:  Patumahoe Village, 1 Patumahoe Road, Franklin

Contact:  09 2363571 for bookings and enquiries  www.thevillagebar.co.nz

Franklin Health Expo

The Franklin Health Expo is to give the people of Franklin an insight into the diversity of Health Therapies and Services that are available within the Franklin Community.  The expo includes both Allopathic medicine and Holistic Therapies.

Throughout the day mini-seminars will be held, health and services information, key-note speakers, fitness programmes, and heatlhy food vendors.

All profits generated from the Franklin health Expo will be donated to the Franklin Hospice and Hospice Volunteers.

Date:  Saturday March 13 - Sunday 14 March 2010

Location:  Pukekohe Town Hall, Massey Avenue, Pukekohe

Time:  9:00am - 4:00pm

Cost:  Gold coin donation on entry

Contact:  Full expo programme online www.franklinhealthexpo.co.nz    Prospective Exhibitors contact Dianne Capstick 021 534981   dicapstick@xtra.co.nz   or Tamara Bennett 09 2358648 smiling.dragon@xtra.co.nz 

Franklin Health Expo

The Franklin Health Expo is to give the people of Franklin an insight into the diversity of Health Therapies and Services that are available within the Franklin Community.  The expo includes both Allopathic medicine and Holistic Therapies.

Throughout the day mini-seminars will be held, health and services information, key-note speakers, fitness programmes, and heatlhy food vendors.

All profits generated from the Franklin health Expo will be donated to the Franklin Hospice and Hospice Volunteers.

Date:  Saturday March 13 - Sunday 14 March 2010

Location:  Pukekohe Town Hall, Massey Avenue, Pukekohe

Time:  9:00am - 4:00pm

Cost:  Gold coin donation on entry

Contact:  Full expo programme online www.franklinhealthexpo.co.nz    Prospective Exhibitors contact Dianne Capstick 021 534981   dicapstick@xtra.co.nz   or Tamara Bennett 09 2358648 smiling.dragon@xtra.co.nz