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Halls at the heart of Franklin community
Auckland Council's community halls maintain a crucial role in some of the city's outlying and rural areas.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Franklin savings put to use
Tight budgetary controls have seen savings on a number of projects, allowing funds to be put to new uses.
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Board submissions made on Drury plans
Franklin Local Board has raised concerns over plan changes proposed around the Drury development projects.
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E-Waste Drop off Day
Drop off your unwanted electronic products during this drive-thru event!
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Emily Rice: Gallery Session
The genre-crossing artist delves into the world of electronic-dance, neo-soul & pop music with he...
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Exhibition: Ode to Joy
In this exhibition, the work of four artists and a musician from different walks of life, extend...