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Community 9 Jun 2021

Call to address isolation in economic plan

Franklin Local Board says Auckland Council's Economic Development Action Plan need to consider the part isolation plays in economic disparity.

Transport 1 Jun 2021

Changes to Pukekohe Streets for People Trial

Part of Waka Kotahi’s Innovating Streets for People Programme, the Pukekohe Streets for People trial is currently underway, allowing Panuku to test several temporary installations intended to make the Pukekohe town centre safer to move around.

Environment 27 May 2021

Mission launched to save Papakura Stream

The Papakura Stream Restoration Project, which unites the Franklin, Papakura and Manurewa local boards together in one plan, has been launched with the help of industry, Conservation Volunteers NZ and private landowners.

Community 19 May 2021

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.

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.

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.

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.

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