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17 May 2021

A plan for trees on Somerset Road

Two poplars on Somerset Road have declined significantly in health recently, after being carefully monitored for some time, and now require removal.

Transport 14 May 2021

Better transport links urged

Franklin Local Board backs Auckland Transport's Regional Land Transport Plan but wants more done to help connect rural communities and the east of the district.

Transport 14 May 2021

Success for Rodney trial bus services

Two Rodney Local Board trial bus services are meeting patronage targets, so this week Auckland Transport has confirmed that it will fund these from May next year.

Plans / Projects 13 May 2021

Board concerned growth at Drury will impact on Papakura

Papakura Local Board has made wide-ranging submissions into applications for plan changes around development in the Drury area.

Community 13 May 2021

Expansive new recreation space for Kaipātiki Reserve, Parakai

The restoration of Kaipātiki Reserve (formerly Parakai Recreation Reserve) is taking another step forward with plans to create an expansive new play space and community recreation area.

13 May 2021

Franklin Local Board gets behind budget

The more focused infrastructure investment approach in Auckland Council’s 10-Year Recovery Budget has been welcomed by Franklin Local Board.

Environment 13 May 2021

Local boards unite for waterway

Auckland's three most southern local boards are coming together with Conservation Volunteers NZ and Healthy Waters to help restore the Papakura Stream, which runs through the Franklin, Papakura and Manurewa areas.

Environment 12 May 2021

Wider scope for Franklin waterway fund

Franklin Local Board's Waterway Fund has been extended so more Franklin landowners can access funding.

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09 Jun 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

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08 Jun 2024 - 18 Aug 2024

Fred Graham Toi Whakaata / Reflections

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Rehutai

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