Franklin Local Board

Ensure fit-for-purpose local businesses are preferred for council contracts.

Prioritise port traffic and rail to prevent delays hindering local Waiuku businesses.

Prioritise Waiuku infrastructure projects to start earlier and complete faster, minimising their toll on the community.

Advocate strongly for investment in tourism across West Franklin, including heritage, nature and coastal attractions.

Promote local procurement for council projects to keep ratepayer money circulating in our community.

Support initiatives to attract and grow small businesses in Waiuku and surrounding communities.

Publish a line-by-line local board spend and back a CPI rates cap to give small firms certainty and protect jobs.

Launch a Waiuku night market and events calendar to lift foot traffic for shops and hospitality year-round.

Advocate for reliable freight links, safer rural roads and better broadband so that Waiuku and Awhitu firms can cut costs.

Promote local industries like tourism to boost the Waiuku economy and provide opportunities for local employment.

Support local businesses through policies that encourage economic growth and investment in the local community.

Support appropriate local business and industry development to boost local revenue and jobs.

Support initiatives like a summer beach festival with support from surf lifesaving and local businesses.

Support investment in and management of Karioitahi Beach, which is the main coastal link for South Auckland.