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, 20 May 2025 at 10.15am.

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

Chairperson	Angela Fulljames
Deputy Chairperson	Alan Cole
Members	Malcolm Bell JP
	Sharlene Druyven	(online)
	Gary Holmes	(till 3.00pm)
	Amanda Hopkins
	Andrew Kay	(online)
	Amanda Kinzett
	Logan Soole	(till 4.15pm)

Franklin Local Board Workshop 20 May 2025

1          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

That the Franklin Local Board Workshop:

a) whakaae / accept the apology from Member Holmes for early departure.

2          Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

3	Local Board Workshop

Session 1

Pools and Leisure 6 monthly performance update

Presenters: Garth Dawson, Head of Service Partner Delivery

                                      Tom Mann, CLMNZ

                                      Taylor Harvey, Franklin Pools and Leisure Centre Manager

Purpose:                       To highlight operational and financial performance, provide updates on activity programmes and discuss general operational experiences.

Governance Role:        Oversight and monitoring

Summary of Discussions

The board received the first update on Franklin pools (including the Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre), under changed management. Discussion on increasing usage included whether or not heating or covering open pools would increase attendance. Staff and management will be providing six-monthly updates to the board.

Session 2

Beachlands Hub update

Presenters:                   Kim Taunga, Head of Community Delivery

                                      Melody Osborn, Community Hub    

                                      Banita Wallabh, Programme Manager (FF contracts)

                                      Moushmi Sharan, Work Programme Lead

                                      Dany Millar, Connected Communities Lead and Coach

                                      Philippa Barhoumi, Business Lead

                                      Riya Seth, Senior Advisory Partner

                                      Joanna Roxborogh, Senior Advisory Partner

                                      Hazel Audain, Librarian Rural Libraries

                                      Jo Brewster, Manager Pātaka Kōrero Kaewa

Purpose:                       Discuss options for providing community services in Beachlands.

Governance Role:        Setting direction/priorities/budgets

Summary of Discussions:

The board reviewed the options presented for developing a community hub in Beachlands/Maraetai, and gave direction to proceed with Option B. The board also requested that plans for a long term solution (as expressed in Option C) should also be worked on.

Session 3

Proposed local dog access rule changes

Presenters:                   Paul Wilson, Senior Policy Manager

                                      Georgia Kane, Policy Advisor

Purpose:                       Provide consultation feedback to enable decisions on whether to adopt/amend/reject proposed changes to local dog access rules in the local board area.

Governance Role:        Input to regional decision-making

Summary of Discussions:

The board were provided with an explanation of Attachment A. The report will be brought to a business meeting for resolution.

Session 4

Fencing at Te Pae Mahara Roulston Park

Presenters:                   Sandy Mills, Eke Panuku Communications and Engagement

                                      Richard Davison, Priority Location Director

                                      Marion Weatherley

Purpose:                       Inform board of fencing options to enable them to confirm direction.

Governance Role:        Setting direction/priorities/ budgets

Summary of Discussions:

Eke Panuku provided an update on the Roulston Park and playground renewal, along with options for final fencing plans for discussion. The board discussed the options and expressed views, as requested for indicating direction. Member Soole requested that his preference for the second fencing option was recorded. A report will be provided to a business meeting for board resolution.

Attachment: Te Pae Mahara Roulston Park

Session 5                    

Paparata Reserve draft concept plans

Presenters:                   Kristen Greenfield, Parks and Places Specialist

                                      Vira Feng, Landscape Architect

Purpose:                       Present draft concept plans shaped by community feedback.

Governance Role:        Setting direction/priorities/budgets

Summary of Discussions:

The board reviewed draft concept plans for the Paparata Reserve, Bombay, and provided their views to staff prior to planned public consultation.

Session 6

General Business (public excluded)

This item did not proceed.

Session 7

Mill Road/ Roads of National Significance

Presenters:                   Theresa Walsh, T Walsh Consulting

                                      Duncan Humphrey, Project Director

Purpose:                       Update the board on plans for Mill Road under the Roads of National Significance work (NZTA Waka Kotahi)

Governance Role:        Keeping informed

Summary of Discussions:

The Franklin and Papakura local board members were updated on NZTA Waka Kotahi’s plans for implementing Stage 1 of the Mill Road (Roads of National Significance) project. A public open session is planned for 24 May at Drury.

Attachment: Mill Road Project presentation

Attachments

a     Te Pae Mahara Roulston Park

b     Mill Road project presentation

The workshop closed at 4.21pm