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.

  • Fund housing navigators in Franklin to guide people off the street to stable housing by coordinating services and ensuring follow-through.

    Prioritise higher density development in and around the central township and maximise the space and proximity to retail, transport and services.

    Streamline the building consent process to enable efficient, safe and resilient development that fits local character.

  • Fund housing navigators in Franklin to guide people off the street to stable housing by coordinating services and ensuring follow-through.

    Prioritise higher density development in and around the central township and maximise the space and proximity to retail, transport and services.

    Streamline the building consent process to enable efficient, safe and resilient development that fits local character.