Upcoming Events

Background – 

Giuseppe’s research into history has unearthed data showing that the tiny Italian community wanted to be influential in New Zealand by making fundamental cultural alternatives available to Kiwis.  As well, he has uncovered historical documents of various kinds linking Italians to New Zealand about the time of the Boer War and WWI.

Eric is a well-known identity within the Franklin area.  He is long serving president of the Franklin Historical Society, a committee member of Franklin Vintage Machinery Club, Franklin A & P Society and the Tuakau Museum Society and has widely advocated for heritage matters in Franklin for many years. He is a 'part time' builder, who very generously gives much of his time to repair and maintain old historic buildings. He is currently working on 'Feather Cottage' which is an old historic cottage latterly owned by the Feather family. It was donated to the Tuakau Museum by them and has recently been moved to a site next to the museum where it is being restored. 

Wahine from Ngati Tamaoho gather together to make and teach the art of Korowai.  We will hear how they are made, the history of the Korowai and how they are used today in our communities.

As announced at our last members’ meeting the Franklin Positive Ageing Expo 2025 will be held on Friday 3rd October 2025 at the Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre in Ward Street, Pukekohe.

Papakura & District Historical Society will be hosting the Franklin Heritage Forum table. The Franklin Heritage Forum is an umbrella organisation and advocate for heritage organisations, to identify, protect and promote the heritage of the Franklin and surrounding districts so that the people of the area can better acknowledge and appreciate their history today and share it with others in the future. Franklin Heritage Forum - NZ History Federation Inc https://nzhistoryfederation.org.nz/franklin-heritage-forum/.

Rangitoto trip