Latest Article 12/08/2026
Elevate: Franklin Business Series – Leadership with Mike Marr
Leadership is about more than business success — it’s about people, purpose and the legacy we leave behind.
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Latest Article 08/08/2026
Pukekohe High students turn coffee grounds into gold
Innovation Franklin’s AUT Youth Shark Tank has proved to be an amazing event for the region’s young entrepreneurs.Pukekohe High School s...
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Latest Article 07/08/2026
Franklin youth explore the future - Innovation Franklin & AUT Partnership
Franklin youth explore the future - Innovation Franklin & AUT PartnershipThousands of Franklin students are set to access cutting‑edge tec...
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Latest Article 07/08/2026
Innovation lab to future-proof Franklin businesses | Herald NOW Business
Innovation Franklin board chair Mike Marr on how a new innovation lab can help future-proof Franklin businesses and create jobs. Video ...
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Latest Article 25/06/2026
Innovation Franklin continues to Position Franklin for the Future
Since the establishment of Innovation Franklin, the organisation has continued to position Franklin for the future through a range of initia...
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Latest Article 19/05/2026
Franklin ‘Sharks’ take new business bait
Christian Mendoza, a full-time artist, has won this year’s Innovation Franklin Shark Tank with his platform, Artwork City.Please check out...
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Latest Article 13/05/2026
Social Media Marketing: Practical Tips for Growing Your Business
An evening packed with practical tips, fresh ideas and connections to help you navigate social media marketing.
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Latest Article 26/09/2025
The sky’s the limit
Concerned by New Zealand’s sliding economic performance, Pukekohe local Mike Marr helped come up with Innovation Franklin to help foster g...
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Latest Article 06/09/2025
Exploring Career Pathways: Waiuku College Visits F&P Healthcare
We were thrilled to have the opportunity, thanks to the Noninvasive Ventilation team at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, to offer local high scho...
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Latest Article 03/09/2025
Innovation Franklin Youth Shark Tank 2025
After the great success of our Adult Shark Tank earlier this year, we wanted to extend the opportunity to Franklin’s young people aged 15�...
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Latest Article 22/08/2025
Celebrating Innovation at the 2025 Pukekohe Intermediate STEM Fair
Innovation Franklin is passionate about supporting the creativity and problem-solving skills of young people, and we are always inspired by the innovation happening in schools.
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Latest Article 19/05/2025
Franklin, You Were Hiding Some Gems…
Franklin’s first-ever Innovation Franklin Shark Tank showcased an inspiring wave of local creativity and entrepreneurial talent. Four impressive finalists proved the future of innovation in our region is incredibly bright!
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Latest Article 05/12/2024
It’s no secret—innovation is our passion!
We are excited to share this amazing initiative, the Counties Energy Innovation Fund! We are giving away $500 cash grant for Franklin secondary schools
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Latest Article 29/10/2024
The Innovation Franklin Campus Through the Eyes of Pukekohe High Schools Young Designers
Some impressive designs by Pukekohe High Schools year 11 DVC students who were given the task of designing the Innovation Franklin Campus.
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Latest Article 24/10/2024
The Franklin of Tomorrow: Ideas from Tamaoho’s Young Innovators
Franklin’s future, as imagined by Tamaoho students, is filled with fun—child-only fun, but fun nonetheless
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Latest Article 30/09/2024
Inspiring Young Innovators: Celebrating the Pukekohe Intermediate STEM Fair
Celebrating the Pukekohe Intermediate School STEM Fair! A great honour to be able to sponsor this event.
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Latest Article 25/09/2024
Envisioning the Future: Pukekohe Intermediate Students’ Impressive Creations
Another impressive display of 'Franklin in the future' creations from the students at Pukekohe Intermediate!
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Latest Article 23/07/2024
Leadership Lessons at Tamaoho School
Mike Marr inspired students at Tamaoho School with his insights on leadership. Emphasizing the importance of dreaming big, taking risks, and valuing teamwork, he encouraged the young leaders to embrace their potential and learn from their mistakes.
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Latest Article 16/04/2024
Innovation In The Making - Inspiring Creativity At Pukekohe Hill School
Discover the boundless imagination of Pukekohe Hill School students as they unveil their visionary cardboard creations in 'Franklin in the Future.'
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Latest Article 13/03/2024
Inspiring Innovation: Mentoring the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
In the realm of entrepreneurship, mentorship serves as a guiding light for young minds venturing into the world of business
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Latest Article 18/12/2023
Innovation Franklin Partners with ASB to Foster Financial Literacy in Students
Innovation Franklin is excited to encourage our local schools to run the ASB financial wellbeing workshops.
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Latest Article 28/10/2023
Empowering Tamariki: Read With Me - A Year 13 Business Success Story At Pukekohe High
In the heart of Pukekohekohe, a group of young entrepreneurs from Pukekohe High School's Year 13 Business Studies class embarked on a remarkable journey in 2023. Their venture, "Read With Me," aimed to bring joy, education, and a touch of local flavour to young minds through their children's picture book, 'Nana Knows Best, in the town of Pukekohekohe.' What started as an idea soon transformed into a heartwarming and educational tale that celebrates their hometown while fostering a love for learning.
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Latest Article 07/10/2023
Inspiring the Next Generation: Mike Marr’s Innovation Ideas Take Centre Stage at Waiuku College
Mike Marr, an accomplished entrepreneur, addressed 900 students at Waiuku College, stressing the importance of innovative thinking and sharing insights on exponential thinking, the essence of innovation across disciplines, and the creative process, highlighting the transformative power of visionary ideas and the potential to disrupt traditional industries, ultimately leaving an indelible mark on the future innovators.
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Latest Article 27/09/2023
Cultivating Future Innovators
Our future innovators are our youth and that is why the team at Innovation Franklin love the opportunity to engage with the young people in our community!
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