Franklin Local Board Workshop

OPEN NOTES

Notes of the Franklin Local Board Workshop held in the Leslie Comrie Board Room, Level One Franklin: The Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 at 9.30am.

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

Chairperson	Angela Fulljames
Deputy Chairperson	Alan Cole
Members	Malcolm Bell JP
	Gary Holmes
	Amanda Hopkins
	Andrew Kay
	Amanda Kinzett	(from 1.12pm)
	Logan Soole

Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT

Sharlene Druyven

Franklin Local Board Workshop 13 May 2025

1          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

There were  apologies from Member Druyven,  and from Member Kinzett (late attendance).

2          Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

Member Hopkins declared an interest in the Whitford Tennis Club lease, as part of Session 4, Parks and Community Facilities Work Programme updates

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Session 2 – 10.30-11.15am

Te Ara Hura Franklin – Full Facility contract update

Te Ara Hura 2027 – Parks and Community Facilities maintenance contracts

Presenters:                   Sarah Jones, Programme Manager (P27)

              Jennifer Rose, Head of Business Performance

              Eli Nathan, Head of Operations

              Eli Ewens, Manager Area Operations

              Veena Anjanappa, Manager Contract Performance

Purpose:                       Receive board feedback about improvements to levels of service, consider local board Opex contributions, consider what level of local provision is required.

Governance role:          Setting direction/priorities/budgets

Summary of Discussions:

Staff reported on the Full Facility contract performance for the board’s information. Contracts continue until June 2027.

Project 27 for Maintenance Contracts: The board were briefed on the contracts project progress for 2027. Feedback was requested on areas of high interest to the community, what the current maintenance problem areas are, and if there were focus areas for local priority.

Session 3 – 11.15-12 noon

Eke Panuku – Market Precinct

(note: public excluded for the last 15 minutes of this item under s7(2)(h) due to commercial sensitivities)

Presenters:                    Sandy Mills, Snr Communications and Engagement Advisor

                                      Bruce Tupp, Senior Project Manager

                                      Andrew Elcoat, Strategic Property Specialist

                                      Eli Ewens, Manager Area Operations

Purpose:                       Discussion points around design, specifically in relation to paving and surface finishes, and how the project can manage the full use of Roulston Street for activities such as market days.

Governance role:        Setting direction/priorities/budgets

Summary of Discussions:

The board received information on options to resolve slippery pavers in Pukekohe, and a possible solution for temporary management of vehicle access.

Session 4 – 1.00-2.15pm

Parks and Community Facilities Work Programme updates

Presenter:                     Moushmi Sharan, Work Programme Lead

                                      Eli Ewens, Manager Area Operations

                                      Jenny Young, Community Lease Advisor

                                      Kristen Greenfield, Parks and Places Specialist

                                      Banita Wallabh, Programme Manager (FF contracts)

Purpose:                       Monthly work programme and project update to the board

Governance role:          Oversight and monitoring

Summary of Discussions:

The monthly work programme and projects update was presented, including bird control measures, a pedestrian bridge at Te Puru, Operation Beaches, ANZAC day, graffiti control, Arborist work and community lease work.  An update on the Constellation Park pump track was provided. The Maraetai North toilet block refurbishment plans were discussed to gain board direction. Clive Howe Recreation Reserve carpark renewal plans, Orere War Memorial Hall solar panels, Tamakae Drive Reserve storm remediation work and the Pukekohe war Memorial Town Hall projects were reported on.

Item 5: 2.15-3.00pm

Franklin Paths update

Presenters:                   Mayur Chauhan, Franklin Paths Programme Manager

                                      Sharon Rimmer, Partnership Programmes Manager

                                      Jason Lee, Senior Project Manager (Ops)

                                      Candi Li, Project Manager

                                      Grant Jennings, Manager Sustainability and Environmental                   Delivery

                                      Fady Ghanima, Auckland Transport

                                      Rahul Gowtham, Auckland Transport

                                      Girish Neelam, Principal Project Manager Auckland Transport

                                      Golna Tabrizi, Senior Project Manager

Purpose:                       Update the board on the Franklin Paths programme implementation

Governance role:        Oversight and monitoring

Summary of Discussions:

Staff provided a comprehensive review of the many path projects being developed. Where costs are coming in well above estimates, staff are asked to investigate other funding options or staging.

Project locations are Clarks Beach/Waiau Pa, Liberty Crescent Beachlands, Clevedon Scenic Reserve, Waiuku Section B central walkway, Section F portage connection, Section D southern loop business park to town connection, Ararimu village path and Hūnua road footpath.

Auckland Transport projects are Shelley Bay Road footpath, Beachlands; Patumahoe/Woodhouse crossing; Pukekohe Station Road/Carlton Road crossings; Reynolds Road crossing; West Street crossing; and the Waiuku Cemetery Road footpath.

Due to time constraints the NZ Cycle trail connector ride Pine Harbour-Clevedon-Hūnua Traverse update will be covered via a memo.

The workshop closed at 3.43pm