Franklin Local Board

Pukekohe Subdivision
The Franklin Local Board is one of 21 local boards in Auckland. The local board makes a plan for your area and decides on local issues, activities and facilities. It also oversees council services and facilities in your area, including libraries and parks. The local board is made up of nine members. Members are elected to represent different subdivisions within the local board area. Four members will be elected from your area. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Franklin Local Board election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Council Housing Bring back government subsidised low-interest loans for council pensioner housing.

    Land supply and zoning Discontinue building on own elite volcanic cropping soils. Downsizing of lifestyle blocks down to 2000 square metres.

    Homelessness Increase state units partnering with councils that are familiar with the socioeconomic issues in the area.

  • Explosive growth without the necessary infrastructure is a recipe for disaster. Our transport system and roads are 50 years out of date.

    Paerata Rise is an excellent example of a community created with parks and walking trails. We need more of this style of planning.

    No more major developments without better roads and public transport.

  • Advocate for protecting private property rights.

    Oppose onerous regulation.

  • Ensuring that we have the right infrastructure in place for all new developments.

  • Planning for growth.

    Protecting our elite soils.

    Advocate for greenfield and rural developments are fit for the community it serves.

  • Council Housing Bring back government subsidised low-interest loans for council pensioner housing.

    Land supply and zoning Discontinue building on own elite volcanic cropping soils. Downsizing of lifestyle blocks down to 2000 square metres.

    Homelessness Increase state units partnering with councils that are familiar with the socioeconomic issues in the area.

  • Explosive growth without the necessary infrastructure is a recipe for disaster. Our transport system and roads are 50 years out of date.

    Paerata Rise is an excellent example of a community created with parks and walking trails. We need more of this style of planning.

    No more major developments without better roads and public transport.

  • Advocate for protecting private property rights.

    Oppose onerous regulation.

  • Ensuring that we have the right infrastructure in place for all new developments.

  • Planning for growth.

    Protecting our elite soils.

    Advocate for greenfield and rural developments are fit for the community it serves.

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