Minutes of Franklin Local Board - Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Franklin Local Board

22 April 2025

1 Nau mai | Welcome

The meeting opened with karakia and the Chair welcomed everyone present.

2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

There were no apologies.

3 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number FR/2025/49

MOVED by Member A Kay, seconded by Member A Kinzett:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, as true and correct.

CARRIED

5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence

There were no leaves of absence.

6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements

There were no acknowledgements.

7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions

7.1	Petition - Requesting public toiets at Hamilton Reserve Estate.
	A petition was tabled regarding provision of toilets at the Hamilton Estate Reserve, Waiuku. A copy has been placed on the official minutes.
	Resolution number FR/2025/50 MOVED by Member S Druyven, seconded by Member G Holmes: That the Franklin Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the petition presented to local board members on 15 April 2025 from Marama Hou Trust, requesting public toilets at Hamilton Reserve Park, Waiuku. CARRIED
	Attachments a Petition for toilets at the Hamilton Estate Reserve, Waiuku

8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

8.1	Deputation: Pukekohe Christian School
	A presentation was provided to the board. A copy will be attached to the minutes and will be available on the Auckland Council website as a Minutes Attachment.
	Resolution number FR/2025/51 MOVED by Member L Soole, seconded by Member A Kay: That the Franklin Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Carolyn Cornu, Principal of the Pukekohe Christian School, and Paul Vosbezany, Trust Chair, for their attendance and presentation on their indoor sport facility project at the school. CARRIED
	Attachments a 22 April 2025 Franklin Local Board - Pukekohe Christian School presentation

8.2	Deputation - Citizens Advice Bureau Papakura/Pukekohe
	A presentation was provided to the board. A copy will be attached to the minutes and will be available on the Auckland Council website as a Minutes Attachment.
	Resolution number FR/2025/52 MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member S Druyven: That the Franklin Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Geoff Henderson, Chair of the Citizens Advice Bureau Papakura/Pukekohe, and Judy Boyd, for their attendance and presentation on the Pukekohe branch of CAB. CARRIED
	Attachments a 22 April 2025 Franklin Local Board - Citizens Advice Bureau presentation

8.3	Deputation - Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust
	A presentation was provided to the board. A copy will be attached to the minutes and will be available on the Auckland Council website as a Minutes Attachment.
	Resolution number FR/2025/53 MOVED by Member S Druyven, seconded by Member L Soole: That the Franklin Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Sarah Paterson-Hamlin for her online attendance and presentation on the Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust work in Pukekohe. CARRIED
	Attachments a 22 April 2025 Franklin Local Board - Raukatauri presentation

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum

9.1	Public Forum - Aedifice Development Limited
	A presentation was provided to the board. A copy will be attached to the minutes and will be available on the Auckland Council website as a Minutes Attachment.
	Resolution number FR/2025/54 MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member G Holmes: That the Franklin Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Andrew Braggins, representing Aedifice Development No. 1 Limited, for their attendance and presentation on the acquisition of reserve strip at 31 Ngahere Road, Pukekohe, as proposed through Plan Change 76, and receive the tabled presentation b) tono / request that appropriate staff from with Auckland Council provide an update to the board on the acquisition of reserve strip at 31 Ngahere Road, Pukekohe and advice on the matters raised in the presentation. CARRIED
	Attachments a 22 April 2025 Franklin Local Board - Aedifice Development presentation

9.2

Public Forum - Kelly Langton

Resolution number FR/2025/55

MOVED by Member A Hopkins, seconded by Member M Bell JP:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) whakamihi / thank Kelly Langton for her presentation on the issue of noise from a private dirt bike track in the Kawakawa Bay area.

CARRIED

10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

Variation to 2025-2027 Customer and Community Services work programme – various projects

Eli Ewens, Manager Area Operations, was online to speak to this item.

Resolution number FR/2025/56

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Deputy Chairperson A Cole:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve the following variations including budget and timeline changes to its adopted 2025–2027 Customer and Community Services work programme as per attachment A from unallocated Local Capex Renewal Budget 2024/2025, specifically:

i) allocate $170,000 in the financial year 2024/2025 for project ID 17718 ‘Clarks Beach Recreation Reserve and Golf Club - upgrade skate park, playground and land fixtures

ii) allocate $280,000 to Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall - renew heritage assets (project ID 20637) in financial year 2024/2025

c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the intention of allocating additional budget to Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall - renew heritage assets (project ID 20637) in financial year 2024/2025 is to enable the board to consider reducing equivalent budget allocated to this project in outer years through the FY 2026 work programme process

d) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the unallocated Local Capex: capital expenditure (Capex) – Renewal budget, brought forward from financial year 2023/2024 now totals $327,242, and that the board will receive advice on allocating this remaining budget at the May business meeting.

CARRIED

Approval of Prioritised Projects in the Franklin Paths Programme for implementation in financial year 2025/2026

Resolution number FR/2025/57

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Deputy Chairperson A Cole:

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) tuhi tīpoka / note the error in paragraph 19 of the agenda report, which should read as follows:

Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua

a. 11 February 2025: Met with iwi representatives ~~at Te Puru~~ [MR1] ~~Park~~ to discuss the Franklin Path Programme, to ascertain and understand their interest and level of involvement.

b) tuhi tīpoka / note the errors in the table in paragraph 21 of the agenda report which should read as follows:

Name	Allocated Budget
Reynolds Road Crossing	$300,000
Station Road, Pukekohe Train Station Area Crossing	$500,000
West Street Crossing	$650,000
Patumahoe, Woodhouse Road Crossing/Patumahoe Road Crossing	$390,000
Shelly Bay Road Footpath	$135,000
Clarks Beach Coastal Walkway – Eastern Section Path	$382,000 ~~$235,000~~
Liberty Crescent Path	$81,000 ~~$25,553~~
Clevedon Scenic Reserve to Clevedon North Boardwalk and Path Connection	$220,000 ~~$50,371~~

c) whakaae / approve the following projects and budget allocations to enable Auckland Transport to lead delivery of the following Franklin Paths Programme projects in the road corridor for implementation by Auckland Transport in financial year 2025/2026:

i) Reynolds Road, Pukekohe Crossing – $300,000

ii) Station Road, Pukekohe Train Station Area Crossing –$500,000

iii) West Street, Pukekohe Crossing –$650,000

iv) Woodhouse Road Crossing/Patumahoe Road, Patumahoe Crossing –- $390,000

v) Shelly Bay Road Footpath, Beachlands - $135,000

d) whakaae / approve budget allocation and delivery of the following Franklin Paths Programme projects on Auckland Council reserve land for implementation in financial year 2025/2026:

i) Clarks Beach Coastal Walkway – Eastern Section Path - $382,000

ii) Liberty Crescent Path - $81,000

iii) Clevedon Scenic Reserve to Clevedon North Boardwalk and Path Connection - $220,000.

e) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the board anticipates a further decision point at the design phase for all projects delivered by both Auckland Transport and Auckland Councils Parks and Community Facilities

f) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that budget allocations are based on project estimates for current scope of work, and that the Franklin Paths Programme manager will return to the board to enable formal approval of any significant change in scope, additional budget allocation or to reallocate underspend as needed

g) tono / request that the Franklin Paths Programme Manager ensure that project managers continue to engage and seek collaboration with the community as envisaged in the Franklin Paths Programme Partnerships agreement (with AT and the Community directorate of Auckland Council) so that projects are delivered as effectively and efficiently as possible

CARRIED

Approval of the proposed concept design for Kahawai/Glenbrook Beach Beachfront Playground

An updated concept design and funding information was tabled at the business meeting that reflects local board feedback at the Tuesday 15 April workshop.

A copy will be attached to the minutes and will be available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member A Hopkins:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve the proposed concept plan attached to the business meeting agenda for Kahawai/Glenbrook Beach Beachfront Playground and request staff to progress the project to detailed design and construction.

b) whakaae / approve further funding of $140,000 ~~$180,000~~ from Capex – Local Renewal to Kahawai - (Glenbrook Beach Beachfront) Esplanade Reserve - renew playground and park furniture and reflect in the FY26 work programme (to be approved in June 2025)

c) request an addition to the FY26 work programme to develop a concept plan in consultation with the community at Poohutukawa Park, 77 Taahuna Minhinnick Drive, Glenbrook Beach

d) request parks and community facilities staff seek sufficient growth funding to be bought forward for staged delivery of Poohutukawa park with priority being a basketball court.

The item was moved by Chair Fulljames and seconded by Member Hopkins.

After debate, an amendment was put by Member Soole, seconded by Member Holmes.

This was voted on by Division, as follows:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve the proposed concept plan tabled at the meeting, which specifies a larger basketball court than the original design, for Kahawai/Glenbrook Beach Beachfront and request staff to progress the project to detailed design and construction

b) whakaae / approve further funding of $180,000 from Capex – Local Renewal to Kahawai - (Glenbrook Beach Beachfront) Esplanade Reserve - renew playground and park furniture and reflect in the FY26 work programme (to be approved in June 2025)

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

For

Member M Bell JP

Deputy Chairperson A Cole

Member S Druyven

Member G Holmes

Member A Kay

Member A Kinzett

Member L Soole

Against

Chairperson A Fulljames

Member A Hopkins

Abstained

The motion was declared carried by 7 votes to 2.

The substantive resolution was then put to the meeting.

Resolution number FR/2025/58

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member A Hopkins:

That the Franklin Local Board:

c) tono / request an addition to the FY26 work programme to develop a concept plan in consultation with the community at Poohutukawa Park, 77 Taahuna Minhinnick Drive, Glenbrook Beach.

d) tono / request parks and community facilities staff seek sufficient growth funding to be bought forward for staged delivery of Poohutukawa park.

CARRIED

Proposed new community ground lease to Beachlands Boating Club Incorporated at Sunkist Bay Reserve, 60-62 First View Avenue, Beachlands

Resolution number FR/2025/59

MOVED by Member M Bell JP, seconded by Member A Kinzett:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) karaati / grant, under the Local Government Act 2002, a new community ground lease to Beachlands Boating Club Incorporated for 199 square meters (more or less) located at 60-62 First View Avenue, Beachlands on land legally described as Lot 44 Deposited Plan 619 and Lot 45 Deposited Plan 619 held in Record of Title NA501/79 and NA501/80 (Attachment A), subject to the following terms and conditions:

i) term – 10 years, commencing 1 May 2025, with one 10-year right of renewal, reaching final expiry on 30 April 2045.

ii) rent – $1.00 (plus GST) per annum.

iii) community outcomes plan - to be included as a schedule of the lease agreement (Attachment B)

b) whakaae / approve all other terms and conditions to be in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002, the Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 (Updated July 2023), and the Auckland Council standard form community lease agreement for a new community ground lease

c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that public notification and iwi engagement for Auckland Council’s intention to grant a new community ground lease has been undertaken.

CARRIED

Franklin Play Plan 2025

Resolution number FR/2025/60

MOVED by Member G Holmes, seconded by Member M Bell JP:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) whai / adopt the Franklin Play Plan 2025 as set out in Attachment A to the agenda report.

CARRIED

Southern Rural Strategy

Resolution number FR/2025/61

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Deputy Chairperson A Cole:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) tuku / provide feedback on the final draft of the Southern Rural Strategy as follows:

i) consider that strategic planning for and management of development and investment in Auckland’s rural south is critical to Auckland, if not New Zealand’s, economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being. This is particularly in the context of growth in Drury, North Waikato and other neighbouring urban zones, the presence of elite soils and their relationship with New Zealand’s food security, and the important part forests, wetlands and coastal environments play in supporting regional well-being

ii) tono / request that the Southern Rural Strategy is incorporated as a section within the Future Development Strategy as early as possible, to ensure that the strategy is actively considered in and can inform organisational and political decision-making i.e. it referenced actively and purposefully

iii) tono / request that the strategy is actively promoted across council organisations i.e. beyond publishing to a web-page so that relevant staff are aware of the strategy and can consider this when providing advice to elected members

iv) tono / request the removal of the word 'rural' from 'economic rural development' on page 6, About the Strategy, to allow for non-rural options to be considered for future economic outcomes

v) tono / request that growth projections be refreshed with new data due March 2026, (i.e. the designated Future Urban Zone at Clarks Beach reflects future population expectations)

vi) tono / request reference to the Tasman Sea on the west coast of Franklin on pages 5 and 8

vii) tono / request that the Southern Rural Area Social infrastructure map of services in locations on Page 20 is updated:

A. Clevedon does not have an AC library service (Volunteer Run only)

B. Clevedon does not have a Police Station

C. Clarks Beach does not have an AC library service (Volunteer Run only)

D. Beachlands does not have a Community Centre and House

E. Beachlands does not have an AC library service (Volunteer Run only)

F. Drury does not have an AC library service (Volunteer Run only)

G. Add Maraetai and Waiuku Coastguard service

H. Add school services in Alfriston, Ramarama, Ramarama/Bombay (Tipene St Stephens School), Mauku, Patumahoe, Ararimu and Paparimu

viii) tono / request the following changes to Current Rural Settlements on Page 21:

A. Access to goods and services – pink arrow needed from Clevedon to Papakura/Taakaanini

B. Add Howick to map as this is also a location for school and other services for greater Beachlands and Clevedon areas

C. Access to farming services – add a green arrow to indicate eastern and southern Wairoa rural catchment to Pukekohe

D. Please check how current the Clarks Beach and Glenbrook aerial photographs are as up to date version as possible

ix) suggest replacing one of the photo on Page 30 of the Clarks Beach Watercare photographs to be the Pukekohe upgrade

x) suggest replacing Beachlands shop photographs with an aerial of Pine Harbour, Beachlands and Maraetai

xi) tono / request an aerial of Clevedon development area be included.

CARRIED

Allocation of decision-making responsibilities for council-controlled organisation activities coming in house

Shirley Coutts, Principle Advisor – Governance Strategy, was in attendance to speak to this item

Resolution number FR/2025/62

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member M Bell JP:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) tuku / provide the following feedback on staff proposals relating to the allocation of decision-making responsibility for the urban regeneration and property management activities and economic development activities.

Urban regeneration and property management activities

i) tautoko / support local board regeneration projects that are not part of the Auckland wide urban regeneration programme come under local boards i.e. Unlock Pukekohe

ii) tautoko / support local boards approving annual work programmes, including the identification of specific projects, sites, and activities within their respective areas.

iii) tautoko / support local boards approving placemaking and activation plans, including associated budgets, for their respective areas

iv) tautoko / support local boards approving urban regeneration project plans, ensuring alignment with the parameters outlined in the approved programme business cases (including scope, cost, location, and expected benefits)

v) tautoko / support local boards approving annual work programmes, specifying projects, sites and/ or activities in the local board area

vi) tautoko / support local board statutory decision-making on service optimisation over local service property

vii) tautoko / support local board decision-making (non-regulatory and delegated decisions) on acquisition of new local community facilities including local libraries, local parks and reserves

i. Economic development activities

viii) tautoko / support local board decision making on Business Improvement District (BID) programmes, including the establishment of new BIDs, provided they align with the BID Policy and support the recommendation of targeted rates

ix) tautoko / support local board decision-making on local economic development plans, projects, and initiatives, provided they remain within the parameters set by regional strategies, policies, and plans

b) tuhi ā taipitopito / note that staff recommendations and feedback from local boards will be considered at the Governing Body meeting on 29 May 2025 and associated changes to the allocation of decision-making table will be implemented as part of Annual Plan 2025/2026 decisions

c) tuhi ā taipitopito / note that further work is required in relation to determining the future decision-making allocation on:

i) funding of new priority urban regeneration or development locations as additional programmes are identified

ii) how anticipated demand from local boards for local economic development and urban regeneration advice is to be addressed

iii) property management decisions (undertaken as part of the Group Property Review)

CARRIED

Local board feedback on the Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill

Resolution number FR/2025/63

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member M Bell JP:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) tuku / provide feedback on the Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill as follows:

i) support Time of Use Charging in principle as an effective and fair mechanism for funding regional transport development and more equitable access to transport options.

CARRIED

Public feedback on proposal to amend dog policy and bylaw

Resolution number FR/2025/64

MOVED by Member A Kinzett, seconded by Member A Hopkins:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) tūtohi / receive the public feedback from people in the local board area to the Governing Body proposal to amend matters of regional significance in the Auckland Council Kaupapa mo ngā Kurī | Policy on Dogs 2019 and Ture a Rohe Tiakina Kurī | Dog Management Bylaw 2019 in the agenda report

b) whakarato / provide its views on how the Governing Body Dog Policy and Bylaw Panel should address public feedback to the proposal in (a) to assist the Panel in its deliberations deliberations as follows;

i) support the community views from the local board area

ii) support control of the numbers of dogs walked at one time

iii) support a licensing regime for professional dog walkers

iv) request staff to carefully analyse the feedback noting the sequence and language of questions may create misinterpretation

c) whakatuu / appoint Member Hopkins to present the views in (b) to the Governing Body Dog Policy and Bylaw Panel

d) tuku mana / delegate authority to the local board chair to appoint a replacement to any appointed member in (c) who is unable to present to the Panel.

CARRIED

Proposed changes to the draft Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau: Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy

Resolution number FR/2025/65

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member M Bell JP:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) ohia / endorse the final amended Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau: Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy in Attachment, however wish to emphasise that staff should not interpret support for a strategy as a replacement for engaging with, seeking and responding to local and nuanced insights from local boards

b) ohia / endorse updating the open space provision standards in the strategy with Option package two – capacity-focused approach: provide more open space than currently enabled in high- and medium-density areas where residents have low or moderate levels of provision, however note, as per the comment in (a) above, assumptions informed by the strategy should always be tested with the local board prior to decision-making, acquisition or consenting if suitable outcomes are to be delivered to communities

c) tono / request that the strategy specifically note that direction and decision-making on the provision for, acquisition and development of open spaces and sport and recreation spaces remains at the discretion of the local board, and that it be recommended that processes, planning and advice that might be informed by this strategy must also engage with local boards as early as possible in addition to referencing adopted strategy

CARRIED

Public feedback on proposed changes to cemetery bylaw

Resolution number FR/2025/66

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member A Kinzett:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) tūtohi / receive the public feedback from people in the local board area to the Governing Body proposal to amend the Auckland Council Ture ā-Rohe mo ngā Wāhi Tapu me ngā Whare Tahu Tupāpaku | Cemeteries and Crematoria Bylaw 2014 (Bylaw) and to revoke Arataki Tikanga mo ngā Wāhi Tapu me ngā Whare Tahu Tupāpaku | Cemeteries and Crematoria Code of Practice 2014 (Code) in the agenda report

b) whakahē / decline to appoint one or more local board members to present the views in (b) to the Governing Body Cemeteries and Crematoria Bylaw Panel

CARRIED

22	Chairperson's Update
	The Chairs report was tabled at the meeting and is attached to the minutes, and will be available on the Auckland Council website as a Minutes Attachment.
	Resolution number FR/2025/67 MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member S Druyven: That the Franklin Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the verbal report from the Franklin Local Board Chairperson. b) whiwhi / receive tabled correspondence for the previous month including: i) Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union - letter of support ii) Counties Manukau Sport – response to deputation(s) to the board iii) Franklin Gymsports – response to deputation to board iv) Friends of Te Wairoa – letter of support v) Neighbourhood Support – response to deputation to board vi) P Arthur and A Sinclair – response to deputation to board vii) Letter to Mayor of Haramura, Japan. CARRIED
	Attachments a 22 April 2025 Franklin Local Board - Chairs Report April 2025 b 22 April 2025 Franklin Local Board - CMRFU letter of support c 22 April 2025 Franklin Local Board - CM Sport deputation response d 22 April 2025 Franklin Local Board - Franklin Gymsports deputation response e 22 April 2025 Franklin Local Board - Friends of Te Wairoa letter of support f 22 April 2025 Franklin Local Board - Neighbourhood Support deputation response g 22 April 2025 Franklin Local Board - P Arthur and A Sinclair deputation response h 22 April 2025 Franklin Local Board - Letter to Mayor of Haramua, Japan

Franklin Local Board workshop records

Resolution number FR/2025/68

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Cole, seconded by Member L Soole:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the Franklin Local Board workshop notes for 4, 11, 18 and 25 March, 2025.

CARRIED

Governance Forward Work calendar - Hōtaka Kaupapa - April 2025

Resolution number FR/2025/69

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member A Hopkins:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Franklin Local Board Hōtaka Kaupapa (governance forward work calendar) dated April 2025 in Attachment A.

CARRIED

25 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

11.27am The chairperson thanked members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Franklin Local Board HELD ON

DATE:.........................................................................

CHAIRPERSON:.......................................................

Chairperson	Angela Fulljames
Deputy Chairperson	Alan Cole
Members	Malcolm Bell JP
	Sharlene Druyven
	Gary Holmes
	Amanda Hopkins
	Andrew Kay
	Amanda Kinzett
	Logan Soole