Franklin Ward

How Auckland Council works: A very (very) simple guide

A very simple guide to how Auckland Council works.

Local boards sworn in for new term

Auckland Council's 149 local board members have been officially sworn in to office at inauguration ceremonies this month.

Waitematā Local Board judicial recount result

Vernon Tava confirmed as Waitematā Local board member.

Get a sneak peek at the new Pukekohe Station

Auckland Transport has released images of what the upgraded Pukekohe Station will look like once construction is complete in late 2017.

Rural fire volunteers needed

Rural recycling bins for Franklin

Recycling will be significantly easier for residents in rural Franklin, with the start of Auckland Council’s fortnightly roadside collection service to almost 7000 properties.

Young candidates the big winners in Kids Voting

Student voters go for youth

ITM 500 Auckland volunteers win again

For the second year running, volunteers working on the ITM 500 Auckland V8 Supercars race have scooped the ‘Best Volunteer Group’ award at the annual V8 Supercars awards.