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Transport 15 Mar 2021

Have your say on three proposed train stations in south Auckland

KiwiRail and the Supporting Growth Alliance are seeking community feedback on the development of three new train stations for southern Auckland.

Rates 3 Mar 2021

Budget locks savings in

Deputy Mayor and Franklin Ward Councillor Bill Cashmore says the 10-year Budget now open for consultation locks in savings already identified.

Community 2 Mar 2021

Te reo reflects Paerata Rise's Methodist history

Ten new street names in Franklin's rapidly-growing Paerata Rise reflect the area's Methodist history and reference the Bible.

Community 22 Feb 2021

Cashmore wants south heard

Consultation into Auckland Council's 10-year Budget has opened with Deputy Mayor and Franklin Ward representative Bill Cashmore urging residents in the south to take part.

Technology / Innovation 15 Jan 2021

Hays Creeks Dam returns

A long abandoned water treatment plant in the Hunua Ranges will soon be supplying millions of litres of water to Auckland's network, as Watercare returns the Hays Creek Dam to service.

Arts 10 Dec 2020

Pukeoware Hall mural is a winner

Pukeoware Hall in Franklin had an award-winning paint job courtesy of talented artist Brigita Botma.

Community 3 Dec 2020

Pair share path for new voices

Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole are among the 12 percent of the country's elected members under 40. Before last year's elections that number was just 6 percent.

Community 1 Dec 2020

New mums get a little help from Franklin grants

Franklin Local Board has used its quick grants to support a number of community groups.

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