Franklin History Collections - Material published locally or about Franklin District is actively sought for this collection. This includes items such as serials, books, booklets, photographs and ephemera e.g. school reunion booklets. Of particular interest to researchers is our local newspaper collection which dates back to 1912.

Much of the material in this collection has been obtained through donation and we welcome any interest in depositing local information with the libraries for its continued conservation and preservation. If you are interested in further information about our Franklin History Collection or have material in this area which you would like to donate to libraries please contact the Pukekohe Library Manager on 237 0040.

Montgomery visits Pukekohe in 1947-1948

New Zealand Historical Collection - A specialist research and reference collection that broadly reflects the range of New Zealand's social history. Included in this collection are many out of print items in addition to general historical works on various regions throughout New Zealand.

Collections Held By Other Organisations
We are fortunate in that many items reflecting the rich history of our area are held in the collections of other institutions, and that many of these are also available online.
Follow the links below to access some of this material.
Manukau's Journey