Franklin Local Board
Local board of Franklin in Auckland, New Zealand
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The Franklin Local Board is one of the 21 local boards of the Auckland Council. It is overseen by the Franklin ward councillor.[3]
Franklin Local Board
Te Poari ā-Rohe o Franklin | |
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Franklin: The Centre, home of the Franklin Local Board, among other institutions | |
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland |
| Territorial authority | Auckland |
| Ward | Franklin ward |
| Legislated | 2010 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 1,199.39 km2 (463.09 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[2] | |
• Total | 89,900 |
| • Density | 75.0/km2 (194/sq mi) |
- Team Franklin (8)
- Working for Waiuku (1)
Local Board Members | |
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| Leadership | |
Chairperson | Alan Cole, Team Franklin |
Deputy chairperson | Amanda Hopkins, Team Franklin |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 9 |
Political groups |
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Length of term | 3 years |
| Elections | |
Last election | 2025 |
Next election | 2028 |
| Meeting place | |
| The Centre, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe | |
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]
Alan Cole is the current chair of the board.[4]
Geography
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
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
2025-2028 term
The current board members for the 2025-2028 term, elected at the 2025 local elections, are:[6][7]
| Name | Affiliation | Subdivision | Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Cole | Team Franklin | Pukekohe | Chairperson | |
| Amanda Hopkins | Team Franklin | Wairoa | Deputy Chairperson | |
| Gary Holmes | Working for Waiuku | Waiuku | Board member | |
| Andrew Kay JP | Team Franklin | Pukekohe | Board member | |
| Alix Bonnington | Team Franklin | Wairoa | Board member | |
| Hunter Hawker | Team Franklin | Ōwairaka | Board member | |
| Lesieli Oliver | Team Franklin | Pukekohe | Board member | |
| Merritt Watson | Team Franklin | Pukekohe | Board member | |
| Malcolm Bell | Team Franklin | Wairoa | Board member | |
2022-2025 term
The board members for the 2022-2025 term, elected at the 2022 local elections, are:[8][9]
| 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 JP | Team Franklin | Pukekohe | Board member | |
| Amanda Hopkins | Team Franklin | Wairoa | Board member | |
2019–2022 term
The board members, elected at the 2019 local body elections, in election order, were:[10]
- 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
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]