Franklin Local Board has adopted its 2025/2026 work programme guided by community feedback from residents, community groups and mana whenua. Throughout the consultation process, people called for more accessible services, investment in local spaces, support for youth, and care for the environment.
The result is a work programme that reflects Franklin’s identity – rural, growing, connected – and responds directly to community priorities.
What’s being funded
Sport and recreation upgrades
Investment is increasing to accelerate delivery of the Franklin Sport and Active Recreation Facilities Plan. This includes targeted funding for Te Puru Community Centre and Karaka Sports Park to support critical renewal projects.
Exploring a new community hubs
Work will begin to explore a community-led hub in Clevedon that could combine library, arts and community services. A council-led hub at Beachlands Memorial Hall remains under consideration, though feedback has raised concerns about suitability, community group displacement, and a need for long-term planning.
Franklin Paths Programme
The Board will continue delivering the popular Franklin Paths Programme, with community suggestions informing future routes. Iwi involvement will also help ensure cultural stories are embedded in the design.
Support for isolated communities
There’s a renewed push to extend library outreach and services into rural villages like Āwhitu, Glenbrook Beach, and Kawakawa Bay – ensuring more people can access learning and connection, no matter where they live. A new contestable fund will support locals to activate rural halls with events, workshops and community activities.
Environmental action
Locals strongly supported continued investment in water quality improvements and pest control. Feeback also encouraged more maintenance and smarter planning for tree planting under the Franklin Ngāhere Plan.
Working with Mana Whenua
Ngāti Tamaoho and Ngāti Tamaterā have asked to deepen partnerships around Matariki events, Manukau Harbour Health, and iwi-led design in public spaces. The board is committed to this shared mahi.
Youth & Arts investment
Increased investment will support youth-focused programmes in Pukekohe, Beachlands and Waiuku. Community groups also called for dedicated arts and youth spaces to better support rangatahi and creatives.
“These are some of the priorities our community have asked for.” Says Local Board Chair Angela Fulljames.
“Spaces to gather, services that reach further, and investment that reflects the needs of Franklin’s growing future.”
For more information visit the main Auckland Council website.
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