Franklin

Franklin straddles Auckland’s southern boundary on New Zealand’s upper North Island, a position that has long connected its farming country with metropolitan Auckland. Around Pukekohe, fertile volcanic soils have made market gardening a defining local industry, with vegetables supplied to urban markets for generations. The district reaches west toward the Manukau Harbour, while rolling inland farmland gives it a notably rural character. Pukekohe East Church recalls an 1863 battle of the Waikato War, linking this productive landscape to a pivotal chapter of New Zealand history. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Franklin and Auckland.

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