The township population of Pukekohe is approx. 19,000 people. Pukekohe is Franklin’s main town along with Waiuku (population approx 5,500) and Tuakau (population approx 3000). Latest population figures show Franklin with a population of approx 58,932 and growing.
Franklin is still primarily rural and we are proud of our country feel. Saying this, Pukekohe has two major supermarkets, some ‘big box’ shopping and a lively main street with many restaurants and cafés. Franklin is only approximately 30 minutes from Manukau City Centre, 50 minutes from downtown Auckland and approximately an hour from Hamilton.
There are lots of recreational options in Franklin. Pukekohe has a Council owned recreation centre with a gym and indoor heated swimming pool along with outdoor pools around the district. We have beautiful coast on both sides including the black sand beach of Karioitahi, and the beaches of Port Waikato and the Awhitu Peninsula. We are also well known for motor sports and horse racing.
You can also access through this section:
Maps
Know more about recreational and sporting facilities provided or supported by Council and available in Franklin including:
Franklin: The Centre
Find contact details and information on Franklin's library, arts and cultural facility.
Volunteer in Franklin
Throughout the Franklin community, groups and individuals volunteer in a variety of ways to help keep Franklin safe and beautiful. They all do a wonderful job and we greatly value their efforts - from the big organised events with lots of volunteers through to the individuals who have adopted areas and paint out graffiti or pick up rubbish. You too can get involved and this page should help give you an idea!