NZ Local Elections 2025

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.

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Les Thomas

Les Thomas

Independent

Hunter Hawker

Hunter Hawker

Team Franklin

Thomas Joseph Vanderlaan

Thomas Joseph Vanderlaan

Tremayne Thompson

Tremayne Thompson

Independent

Daymond Goulder-Horobin

Daymond Goulder-Horobin

Rock The Vote NZ

Ngaire Raumati

Ngaire Raumati

Independent

Gary Roger Holmes

Gary Roger Holmes

Working for Waiuku

Les Thomas

Independent

Les Thomas

Independent

Why I'm standing

I feel I can make a difference to the Waiuku that I have known all my life and make it a better place for my kids and grandkids. I want to make every single person in Waiuku feel heard and supported. I will represent Waiuku's best interests at any table rather than going with the flow.

About me

I want to look after our home. I have spent years representing our people in various meetings and on committees. As a previous president of a large sporting club, I know how important it is to have someone represent the people and I promise to be your person at the table.

My priorities
  1. Prioritise Waiuku's infrastructure to catch up with current demand.
  2. Get council spending under control so that rates for residents are not raising exponentially.
  3. Support local groups to let residents have the freedom to enjoy them without council interference.
Residence

Patumāhoe

Age

57

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Why I'm standing

I feel I can make a difference to the Waiuku that I have known all my life and make it a better place for my kids and grandkids. I want to make every single person in Waiuku feel heard and supported. I will represent Waiuku's best interests at any table rather than going with the flow.

About me

I want to look after our home. I have spent years representing our people in various meetings and on committees. As a previous president of a large sporting club, I know how important it is to have someone represent the people and I promise to be your person at the table.

My priorities
  1. Prioritise Waiuku's infrastructure to catch up with current demand.
  2. Get council spending under control so that rates for residents are not raising exponentially.
  3. Support local groups to let residents have the freedom to enjoy them without council interference.
Residence

Patumāhoe

Age

57

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