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 | |
|---|---|
 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) |
Local Board Members | |
|---|---|
| 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
editThe 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
editThe 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
edit2025-2028 term
editElections for the board members for the 2025-2028 term were held as part of the 2025 local elections.[6][7]
In March 2026, board member Malcolm Bell resigned after 12 years representing the Wairoa subdivision, triggering a by-election held over May and June 2026.[8][9] The by-election was won by fellow Team Franklin candidate Clare Alder.[10][11]
As of June 2026,[update] the board members are:
| 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 | |
| Clare Alder | Team Franklin | Wairoa | Board member | |
2022-2025 term
editThe board members for the 2022-2025 term, elected at the 2022 local elections, are:[12][13]
| 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
editThe board members, elected at the 2019 local body elections, in election order, were:[14]
- 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
editThe 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
edit- 1 2 "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Community Board 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- 1 2 "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- 1 2 "About Local Board". aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council.
- 1 2 "Contact Local Board". aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council.
- 1 2 3 "Council profile". aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council.
- ↑ "Local board member results". voteauckland.co.nz. Auckland Council. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ↑ "Contact Franklin Local Board members". www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ↑ "Franklin farewells Malcolm Bell". OurAuckland. Auckland Council. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ O'Neill, Helena (4 March 2026). "Franklin shaping up for by-election battle". Franklin Times. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Clare Alder secures Wairoa Subdivision by-election". Franklin Times. 10 June 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Final results for Wairoa Subdivision by-election". voteauckland.co.nz. Auckland Council. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Contact Franklin Local Board members". www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ↑ "Local elections 2022 | Official results" (PDF). www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ↑ "Local board members" (PDF). Auckland Council. 18 October 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 October 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2019.