Franklin Local Board

Waiuku 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. Two 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.

  • Ensure infrastructure for future growth and obtaining our share of development contributions for improvements in our community.

    Push back against high-density housing National Policy Statement for Urban Development. We don't have sufficient public transport or cycleways to support them.

    Keep our car parks as we don't have sufficient public transport to have them taken away. People need their cars in rural remote areas.

  • Raise awareness of blanket zoning throughout Auckland regardless of the vast community living styles and access to amenities.

    Support ongoing housing upgrades with a focus on sustainability and healthy home environments for all.

  • Advocate for providing sufficient infrastructure BEFORE new housing developments are permitted.

  • Plan for urban growth by investing in services that meet the needs of those who live there, eg public transport, health services.

    Limit urban sprawl by advocating for measures that protect local productive farmland and reduce reliance on international food supplies.

    Ease restrictions that prevent intensification of unproductive lifestyle blocks.

  • Ensure infrastructure for future growth and obtaining our share of development contributions for improvements in our community.

    Push back against high-density housing National Policy Statement for Urban Development. We don't have sufficient public transport or cycleways to support them.

    Keep our car parks as we don't have sufficient public transport to have them taken away. People need their cars in rural remote areas.

  • Raise awareness of blanket zoning throughout Auckland regardless of the vast community living styles and access to amenities.

    Support ongoing housing upgrades with a focus on sustainability and healthy home environments for all.

  • Advocate for providing sufficient infrastructure BEFORE new housing developments are permitted.

  • Plan for urban growth by investing in services that meet the needs of those who live there, eg public transport, health services.

    Limit urban sprawl by advocating for measures that protect local productive farmland and reduce reliance on international food supplies.

    Ease restrictions that prevent intensification of unproductive lifestyle blocks.

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