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Sports / Leisure 5 Jul 2019

Local board gives sports a boost

Franklin Local Board is providing funds to put privately and school-owned facilities to use for the community.

Community 5 Jul 2019

Waiuku representative resigns

Franklin Local Board Waiuku subdivision member Brendon Crompton has resigned and his place won't be filled until October's election.

Beaches 25 Jun 2019

Have your say on the future of Sunkist Bay Reserve

The next stages of Beachland’s Sunkist Bay Reserve development open for feedback on 30 June from 12-2pm at the Log Cabin.

Housing 24 Jun 2019

Panuku plan to unlock Pukekohe's potential

A plan to regenerate Pukekohe’s town centre has been approved by Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee.

Community 20 Jun 2019

Students provide fresh ideas to Franklin Local Board

Unitec landscape architecture students have delivered fresh ideas on Clevedon and Hunua development issues.

Community 19 Jun 2019

Beachland Community Hall kitchen benefits locals

A new kitchen at the Beachlands Community Hall, provided by an anonymous donor, is being put to good use.

Cultural 18 Jun 2019

Franklin Local Board adopts Māori Responsiveness Action Plan

The plan reinforces the board’s commitment to developing high-level relationships between the board and mana whenua.

Community 12 Jun 2019

Franklin Local Board seeks crime fighters

Franklin Local Board says joining Neighbourhood Support is a great way to create safer communities.

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