Franklin Local Board

Waiuku Subdivision
The Franklin Local Board is one of 21 local boards in Auckland. The local board makes a plan for your area and decides on local issues, activities and facilities. It also oversees council services and facilities in your area, including libraries and parks. The local board is made up of nine members. Members are elected to represent different subdivisions within the local board area. two members will be elected from your area. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Franklin Local Board election.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Invest in upgrading local hubs like the Waiuku Community Centre and sports fields.

    Advocate for better emergency response coordination, including school safety protocols.

    Investigate grants for mental health initiatives.

  • Support all attempts to get speedway back at Western Springs.

    Increase the usability of recreational spaces by adding more accessible facilities.

    Support local sports clubs and leisure groups to retain their facilities.

  • Support community groups and events that foster a strong, connected community and celebrate the unique local culture.

  • Advocate strongly for an indoor aquatic centre in Waiuku to provide year-round swimming and water safety access.

    Support upgrades to parks, playgrounds and sports facilities across West Franklin.

    Advocate strongly for completion of the Waiuku Trails project to link key parks, reserves and waterfront areas.

  • Invest in upgrading local hubs like the Waiuku Community Centre and sports fields.

    Advocate for better emergency response coordination, including school safety protocols.

    Investigate grants for mental health initiatives.

  • Support all attempts to get speedway back at Western Springs.

    Increase the usability of recreational spaces by adding more accessible facilities.

    Support local sports clubs and leisure groups to retain their facilities.

  • Support community groups and events that foster a strong, connected community and celebrate the unique local culture.

  • Advocate strongly for an indoor aquatic centre in Waiuku to provide year-round swimming and water safety access.

    Support upgrades to parks, playgrounds and sports facilities across West Franklin.

    Advocate strongly for completion of the Waiuku Trails project to link key parks, reserves and waterfront areas.