Franklin Local Board I Te Poari ā-Rohe o Franklin
Consultation has concluded
This consultation closed on 13 August 2020. Thank you for having your say.
If you have any further questions/comments at this time please email us at: franklinlocalboard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Love local, get vocal and help shape the Franklin Local Board Plan 2020-2023
The Franklin Local Board has come up with a three-year plan outlining the key initiatives we want to focus on to help our communities thrive and support the recovery from the impacts of COVID-19.
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Thank you to everyone who shared ideas, insights and gave feedback on what the Franklin Local Board should include in their next three-year plan. It has been great to hear from you and see your creative ideas and passion for your communities and neighbourhoods.
From 13 July, 2020 we will come back to you with an opportunity to have your say on the draft Franklin Local Board Plan.View All Ideasover 1 year ago
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.
over 1 year ago
A modern library for Franklin – Helsinki has shown us the way
Helsinki's new central library (Oodi) has redefined what a library is and what it can do for the local community and country. It provides an excellent model for Franklin's future. Yes it has books, 100,000 of them, and at times more than 70% of the collection has been out on loan! But it offers so much more: study space, lots of people space, free use of multiple 3D printers, power tools, computerised embroidery, recording studios, gaming, 3D projection, musical instruments, sports equipment, a restaurant and movie theatre. With a population similar to that of South Auckland, it pulled in 3.1 million visitors in 2019 – it issued 41,000 new library cards and made 9.4 million loans that same year, all on top of their booming digital services. Everyone loves the place. Everyone can see the difference it is making to the community. Read this NY Times article to learn more: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/06/arts/design/helsinki-library-oodi.html Visit the library's own website: https://www.oodihelsinki.fi/en/ Let's get our own version of Oodi for the future of our community.
over 1 year ago
In very dry weather the Omana creek at its mouth needs to be cleared of sand to allow toxic water to be flushed by the tide
over 1 year ago
Peak hour traffic flow Beachlands roundabout(s)
Roundabouts do not function well in peak hours with volume of traffic all heading one way - either add raised pavement or judder strips to slow down vehicles entering from Spinnaker (for lower roundabout) and for Maraetai traffic entering as Beachlands vehicles floor it making it impossible to proceed. Note that the ensuing traffic queue creates a hazard on Beachlands / Maraetai road at peak as there is a blind corner - at the very least invest in a sign!
over 1 year ago
Disability friendly playgrounds eg wheelchair swings (ideally in all parks), lots of play and access opportunities in parks etc
