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Franklin Local Board
Te Poari ā-Rohe o Franklin
Local board of Franklin
Franklin: The Centre, home of the Franklin Local Board, among other institutions
Franklin: The Centre, home of the Franklin Local Board, among other institutions
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland
Territorial authorityAuckland
WardFranklin ward
Legislated2010
Area
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 • Land1,199.39 km2 (463.09 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)[2]
 • Total
89,500
Local Board Members
Leadership
Chairperson
Angela Fulljames, Team Franklin
Deputy chairperson
Alan Cole, Team Franklin
Structure
Seats9
Political groups
  •   Team Franklin (8)
  •   Working for Waiuku (1)
Length of term
3 years
Elections
Last election
2022
Next election
2025
Meeting place
The Centre, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe

The Franklin Local Board is one of the 21 local boards of the Auckland Council. It is overseen by the Franklin ward councillor.[3]

The Franklin Local Board area spans the full width of the North Island, from the Hauraki Gulf to the Manukau Harbour. It includes the Hunua Ranges.[3]

Angela Fulljames is the current chair of the board.[4]

Geography

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The area spans from the Hauraki Gulf in the east to the Manukau Harbour and Tasman Sea in the west. The forests of the Hunua Ranges and the southern and western shores of the Manukau Harbour provide a habitat for a range of wildlife, including birds.[5]

Franklin includes the townships of Pukekohe, Waiuku and Beachlands, as well as Awhitu Peninsula, Karaka, Ardmore, Clevedon, Whitford, Maraetai, Kawakawa Bay and Orere Point.[5]

Economy

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The area is predominantly rural, with an economy based around horticulture and agriculture. The community is also known for the Clevedon Farmers' Market, horse breeding, and motorsports.[5]

Demographics

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Main article: Franklin ward § Demographics

Franklin Local Board Area covers 1,199.39 km2 (463.09 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 89,500 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 75 people per km2.

2022-2025 term

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The current board members for the 2022-2025 term, elected at the 2022 local elections, are:[6][7]

Name Ticket (if any) Subdivision Position
Angela Fulljames Team Franklin Wairoa Chairperson
Alan Cole Team Franklin Pukekohe Deputy Chairperson
Malcolm Bell JP Team Franklin Wairoa Board member
Sharlene Druyven Team Franklin Waiuku Board member
Amanda Kinzett Team Franklin Pukekohe Board member
Logan Soole Team Franklin Pukekohe Board member
Gary Holmes Working for Waiuku Waiuku Board member
Andrew Kay Team Franklin Pukekohe Board member
Amanda Hopkins Team Franklin Wairoa Board member

2019–2022 term

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The board members, elected at the 2019 local body elections, in election order, were:[8]

  • Alan Cole, Team Franklin, (5633 votes)
  • Andy Baker, Team Franklin, (5166 votes)
  • Amanda Kinzett, Team Franklin, (3803 votes)
  • Angela Fulljames, Team Franklin, (3546 votes)
  • Logan Soole, Team Franklin, (3093 votes)
  • Sharlene Druyven, Team Franklin, (3048 votes)
  • Malcolm Bell, not affiliated, (2971 votes)
  • Lance Gedge, Independent, (2886 votes)
  • Matthew Murphy, Waiuku First, (1640 votes)

2016–2019 term

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The 2016–2019 board consisted of:

  • Angela Fulljames (chair)
  • Andy Baker (deputy chair)
  • Malcolm Bell
  • Alan Cole
  • Brendon Crompton
  • Sharlene Druyven
  • Amanda Hopkins
  • Murray Kay
  • Niko Kloeten[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Community Board 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b "About Local Board". aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council.
  4. ^ a b "Contact Local Board". aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council.
  5. ^ a b c "Council profile". aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council.
  6. ^ "Contact Franklin Local Board members". www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Local elections 2022 | Official results" (PDF). www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Local board members" (PDF). Auckland Council. 18 October 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2019.

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