Franklin Local Board

Wairoa 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. three 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.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Investigate the feasibility of a predator-proof fence and reintroduction of rare species to one of the regional parks in Wairoa.

    Provide community funding to riparian tree planting initiatives to improve water quality.

    Support and provide community funding to organisations such as Pest Free New Zealand for pest control.

  • Investigate the feasibility of a predator-proof fence and reintroduction of rare species to one of the regional parks in Wairoa.

    Provide community funding to riparian tree planting initiatives to improve water quality.

    Support and provide community funding to organisations such as Pest Free New Zealand for pest control.