Franklin Heritage Forum

Who We Are

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.
Meeting dates: Last Wednesday of the month, currently held at member’s museums with the AGM held in September in Pukekohe.

Chairperson: Howard Upfold 0274772042
Email:  franklinheritagenz@gmail.com
Facebook: Franklin Heritage Forum

Our Members:

Awhitu Peninsula Historical Society Inc
Description:  Collection of local Awhitu archives
Open: By appointment
Contact: Gillian Conroy, Ph: 09 235 8810
Email: gc50@xtra.co.nz
Archivist: Glenn Knight, Ph: 021 108 1664

Clevedon & Districts Historical Society.
McNichol  Rd, Clevedon.
Description:   McNichol Homestead Museum. An 1880s restored homestead and garden of the McNichol family. Enjoy a picnic in the grounds. Take a step back in time and see what Clevedon was like from the 1800s until today. Visit the display rooms within the homestead.
Open: Saturdays and Sunday 1-4pm. Other times by arrangement
Ph: 09 292 8812 or after hours Colin Bull: 09 292 8758 or Email: colinbull@xtra.co.nz 
Email: preservingthepast@xtra.co.nz
Web site: www.clevedon.co.nz/ourhistory

Franklin Historical Society Inc of New Zealand
Description:  Pioneer Cottage, Roulston Park, Stadium Drive, Pukekohe.
Open: Cottage open 1st and 3rd Sundays, 11.30 to 3.30pm or by arrangement
Monthly meetings: 22 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe with guest speakers. 
Contact:  Brien Golding: ph 09 238 9649 or 021 123 7960
Email: franklinhistsociety@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/franklinhistsociety.co.nz

Franklin Vintage Machinery Club
Objects of the club: To foster interest and engage in the preservation, restoration and maintenance of vintage tractors and machinery in New Zealand.  The clubs other activities include: shed visits, hay-making days, vintage rally displays, tractor treks, tractor sledge pull and ploughing events.
Meetings: second Wednesday each month.
Contact ph: 021 0825 2961
Email: 2robbz@gmail.com
Website: www.vintagemachinery.co.nz                                                                                   

The Karaka Historical Society Inc.
Blackbridge Rd, Karaka. Next to the Karaka Memorial Hall.
Description:  The Karaka Historical Society was formed in 1997 with the objective of preserving the history of the area. This small group of volunteers, from the wider Karaka community, have taken the Karaka Museum from humble beginnings under the stage of the War Memorial Hall to the modern, purpose built Museum now located alongside the Hall.   Collection: Farming equipment, tools, maps, photographs, household items, war artifacts and memorabilia.   Family histories, musical instruments, toys, clothing, handwork and the histories of St Margaret’s Church, Karaka and Te Hihi Schools.
Open: 2nd Sunday of each month from 1 – 3pm, 4th Wednesday 10am – 12noon.      Other times by arrangement.
 Email: karakahistoricalsociety@gmail.com

Contacts: Fraser Mansell 09 292 77801 fsmansell@farmside.co.nz
Lois Jamieson 09 294 8107 piopioboy@hotmail.com
Carol Eggleton 09 236 3875
Website: www.karakamuseum.org.nz

NZ Society of Genealogists Franklin Branch

Resources & research assistance available at Pukekohe Library 

Contact: Ross Miller
Email: franklin@genealogy.org.nz

Papakura  & District Historical Society  Inc (“PDHS”)
 Level 3, 209 Great South Rd, Papakura 2110.

Description: The PDHS was established in 1962 and is the founder of the Papakura Museum. Monthly meetings of the PDHS are held every 4th Thursday of the month (except December and January) at 1pm in the Community Meeting Room, Level 3, 209 Great South Road, Papakura, next to the Papakura Library and opposite the Papakura Museum. We have interesting and informative speakers at each meeting. Please view our website for more information.

Mail: Papakura & District Historical Society Inc. PO Box 72303, Papakura 2244.

Phone: 09 298 2003
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Open daily 10.00am – 4.30pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday), 10.00am – 6pm (Wednesday),

10am – 3pm (Saturday), Closed Sunday

Patumahoe History Group
Description:   Digitised collection of Patumahoe history photos etc.  Historical information relating to the Patumahoe area including school archives and photos.  The early settlers of the Eveline and Dauntless ships of the Waikato Immigration Scheme. All information is stored on Google Drive.   Access by invitation.
Contact: 
Howard Upfold:  ph 0274 772 042, Email:  howieupfold@gmail.com
Kay Carter: ph 09 236 3809, Email: brucekaycarter@gmail.com
Facebook: Patumahoe History and Memories

Pukekohe East Church Preservation Society Inc.
95 Runciman Rd, Pukekohe East.
Description:  The Pukekohe East Church is a category II Historic Place, built in 1863 by early settler families. It was the site of an attack by 200 Maori Warriors at the beginning of the War in the Waikato. It was defended by 9 settler/volunteers, 10 special Constables and one trained officer. The outline of the trench dug outside the wooden stockade is still clearly visible and bullet holes still remain in the woodwork.  Local family history collections available
Open: Various Open Days throughout the year, otherwise, by request.
Meeting dates: As required.
Contact:
Tom Brownlee: Ph (landline) 09 239 2970, (mob.) 0274 755 105 
Email: tom.s.brownlee@gmail.com 
Brien Golding: 09 238 9649
Email: chowman@orcon.net.nz 

Queen’s Redoubt NZ Wars Education Centre
22 Great South Road, Pokeno 2471.
Description:  Education Centre
Opening hours: every Sunday 10am – 2pm
Can be opened for groups at any time between 9am and 6pm, by request to Peter Moy 0273933326 
Website: www.queensredoubt.co.nz
Email: queensredoubtpokeno@outlook.co.nz

Rangipo Pa Site and Museum
729 East Coast Rd, Kaiaua (2km south of Kaiaua township)
Description:   Private Museum housed in an old woolshed, the museum has over 600 Maori and European hand tools, local Kaiaua, Miranda and Maori historical information. A road to the Pa site provides stunning views.
Opening hours: Only private bookings available.
Contact: Rob McCartie: Ph: 021 358 520
Email: robmccartie@rangipomuseum.com
Website: www.rangipomuseum.com    

Tuakau and District Museum Soc. Inc.
10 Liverpool Street, Tuakau.
The museum is housed in three buildings – the old Tuakau Post Office, the Mission Hall which dates to 1899 and the “buggy shed” which has an extensive tool and farm equipment display. The Mission Hall displays include a working 100 year old letterpress printing machine and a large range of cameras. In the main building there is a collection of early local photographs and newspapers as well as displays of Maori and early settler artifacts. We are able to assist with genealogy and historical research. School and tour groups welcome.

Email:
info@tuakaumuseum.org.nz
Facebook: Tuakau & District Museum
Contact: Keith & Sandra Brasell, ph. 09 236 8785 
Contact related to Alexandra Redoubt:  Janet Pates: 09 236 9028
Postal address:   10 Liverpool Street, Tuakau 2121                                                     
Open Thursdays 9:30 – 12 noon
Sunday 1:00 – 3:30 pm or by arrangement.
Meeting dates: As required.

Waiuku Museum Inc.
13 King Street, Waiuku                                                                                                                                                  
Description:   Waiuku Museum was established almost 50 years ago in the old Waiuku Fire Station. Over the years the collection has been maintained by volunteers. The museum offers a pioneer experience with permanent and changing displays of Maori and early Colonial artefacts reflecting the areas maritime and agricultural past. There is also a collection of historical buildings including Hartmann House, Pollok Cottage, Maioro School, a dairy, lock-up and old Anglican vestry. Genealogical resources include Intentions to Marry, family information and family books.
Opening hours: Wed 10- noon, Sundays 1.30 – 4pm. Other times by arrangement
Contact: Ph: 09 235 8698 when open, Richard Garvey:  09 235 3822 after hours. Email: rcgarvey@xtra.co.nz 
Email: waiukumuseum@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.waiukumuseum.wordpress.com