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Acacia Cove
RSA Franklin has held their 2025 AGM .
It was a well-attended meeting with a great deal of information shared on the running of the club, a renovation update, as well as the election of officers voted upon.
The main results were as follows:-
President - Doug McNally
Vice Presidents – Morris Farr, Kevin Harris
Secretary – Tracie Erridge
Treasurer – Hayley McGill-Tobin
Patron - Mac McDonald
Committee members voted in for 2025- 2026.
Back Row
Joe Erridge, Roger Hiscock, Gregg Hicks, Maurice Farr
Front Row
Hayley McGill-Tobin, Joanne Eyre, Tracie Erridge, Arthur Hewitt, Marion McDonald, Morris Hoskins, Doug McNally
(Not available at the time the photo was taken - Kevin Harris (Vice President), Loraine Kidd (Committee member)
Welcome to
RSA Franklin
Office Hours
- Tuesday: 11am - 2pm
Restaurant Hours
- Friday: 4pm - 8pm
RSA Franklin is your friendly local community club. We welcome all members, their guests and visitors from affiliated clubs.
New members are always made to feel welcome, and membership is open to anyone aged 18 and over.
Formerly known as the Pukekohe & Districts RSA, the club was re-registered and 2015, and re-opened with a revamped bar and diner.
Franklin RSA is a member of RNZRSA, ADRSA Inc, Clubs New Zealand and Pukekohe Business Association.
RSA Franklin Facilities
We are a voluntary organisation.
Our operational hours are:
Tuesday: 11.00am to 1.00 pm (Office only)
Friday: 4.00 pm to approx. 8.30 pm.
Light Meals are available on Friday evenings.
We offer light, airy facilities suitable for those who do not
wish to be surrounded by loud noise, etc.
If you wish a venue close to central Pukekohe and to Public
Transport, please consider us.
We are available for hire for Team training sessions,
Functions, Christmas get togethers, Birthdays, Weddings and
Funerals.
RSA Contacts:
MAC: Patron/Welfare 027 785 9737
Thelma: Women’s Section 027 478 3242
Kevin: Function Bookings 027 492 3009
REGULAR RSA EVENTS
Entertainment:
Most Friday nights courtesy of our local Country & Western Band
— The Brothers
Senior Citizens Group:
Every Second Tuesday — coinciding with Pension Day
Time: 11.30 am to approx. 1.30 pm.
RSA Veterans Group:
For those who have served and are aged over 70 years old — Held
the 2" Tuesday of every month (Except January).
Time: 1.30 pm to approx. 4.30 pm.
Franklin Genealogy Group:
2"4 Wednesday of each month
Time: 10.00am approx. 12.00 noon.
Darts Team:
Saturday Afternoon’s — Please check dates & location
Women’s Section:
We have a very active Women’s Section. Please contact Thelma if
you are interested in joining.
RSA Franklin Pipe Band: (The only RSA Pipe Band in New Zealand)
Monday Evenings practice and playouts
On Saturday 16th August at RSA Franklin a very special presentation took place for RSA Franklin member and officer of the New Zealand Cadet Corps, Lieutenant Tony Walker.
The Cadet Forces Medel is awarded to commissioned officers in the New Zealand Cadet Forces for long and exemplary service, requiring 12 years of qualifying service to earn the medal itself
He was presented with a long service medal for 12 years continuous service to the Papakura Army Cadet Force.
The presentation was attended by friends and family of Tony, Papakura Cadet Forces officers, New Zealand Army North representative and Papakura Army Cadet Force personnel.
A wonderful afternoon tea was provided by the RSA Franklin Women’s Section
RSA Franklin Darts Club were invited to play for the Howick Sheild at the Otahuhu RSA. Great games played with the RSA spirit, a great day had by all - expect Otahuhu, whom we won the shield from. We already have a challenge from Mt Wellington RSA - watch this space
MISSION – 'PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE': RSA CORE VALUES - Compassion, Camaraderie, Courage, Commitment
