Franklin Local Board I Te Poari ā-Rohe o Franklin

Look after the waters of the Manukau

All local boards that boarder the Manukau Harbour need to work together to help clean up its waters. This means collectively putting pressure on Council. Individually you fail, and the Manukau Harbour Forum failed, but together you have a greater voice. Our harbour quality has dropped and when the central interceptor comes on line it will drop further. We need a deep sea pipeline and an end to dumping treated wastewater into the Manukau.

Cover playgrounds in Pukekohe

On days when the sun is really hot its impossible to play on any of Pukekohe's playgrounds as the equipment heats up, and hurts the children who want to be out enjoying fine days. On days when its raining, there is NOTHING to do in Pukekohe for children, and since there isn't a single covered playground anywhere, that option is out. PLEASE PLEASE create a playground that can be used all year round, in all weather, so that the kids of Franklin have somewhere to go.

Drinking fountains in parks - especially those that hold events such as Samuel Miller Reserve

With the upcoming development of Clevedon, we really need bus transport from Clevedon to Botany/Howick and Papakura

Clevedon needs public transport!

Clarks Beach, Stevenson Reserve - layout of playground, skate park, toilets

It would make things much easier for parents if the skate park and the playground were close to each-other, with the toilet block nearby too. It makes much more sense to have all the facilities close together, with some picnic tables and a water fountain. This would be so cool for Clarks Beach.