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Wellbeing through water: Franklin Local Board takes paddle on Waikato River
Members of the Franklin Local Board and Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua on the Waikato River as part of the waka ama programme.
Progress on track for Franklin paths
One hundred metres of concrete path on Shelly Bay Road is now ready for Beachlands residents to stroll, pace, power walk, strut, march, jog, scooter or bike – just in time for summer.
Reflecting on 15 years: Auckland Council and southern communities
From new parks to major upgrades, South Auckland’s local boards are behind some of the biggest wins for our communities - creating spaces and opportunities that bring people together and build pride in our place.
Franklin proves ‘it’s a place to grow’ at EDNZ Awards
Franklin Local Board received an honorary commendation for collaboration at the 2025 Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) Awards.
Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared
The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.
UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections
On Saturday morning more than 68,500 votes were cast, bringing Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent.
Voting closed for Auckland local elections
The last-minute flurry of Aucklanders dropping their votes is now over as the clock has struck midday, with council staff sealing all vote boxes across the region.
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