Minutes of Franklin Local Board - Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Franklin Local Board

27 May 2025

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

Member Soole declared a conflict of interest in Item 19 – Endorsing Business Improvement District (BID) targeted rate grants for 2025/2026.

4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number FR/2025/70

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, 29 April 2025, as true and correct.

CARRIED

5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence

There were no leaves of absence.

6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements

6.1

Acknowledgement : Frederick (Fred) John Graham

Resolution number FR/2025/71

MOVED by Member S Druyven, seconded by Member G Holmes:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) āhukahuka / acknowledge the passing of Waiuku resident, internationally acclaimed artist, former Maaori All Black and educator Fred Graham, in May 2025. Fred was the recipient of an Icon Award from the Arts Foundation of New Zealand, and in 2024 he was appointed a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for services to Māori art. He was an Art educator in a range of secondary schools, including Waiuku College and Papakura High School. He created a number of sculptures in the Auckland public art collection, including in Franklin Local Board area, the latest of which, ‘Waiuku’, was completed in early 2025.

The board extends its sympathies to the family and to the wider community who benefited from his contributions to society, and posthumously thanks Fred for his service to the community.

CARRIED

7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions

There were no petitions.

8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

There were no deputations.

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum

Note: The three public forum items were moved together

9.1

Public Forum – Brian Golding re Roulston Park

Resolution number FR/2025/72

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

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) whakamihi / thank Brian Golding for his comments on the bollards being installed at Roulston Park, with regard to entry to the Pioneer Cottage by vehicle.

CARRIED

9.2

Public Forum – Roger Goulstone Principal of Valley School – Roulston Park

Resolution number FR/2025/72

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

That the Franklin Local Board:

b) whakamihi / thank Roger Goulstone, Principal of Valley School, for his commentary on the installed fencing on Roulston Park, with regard to safety.

CARRIED

9.3

Public Forum – Sam Ross - Roulston Park

Resolution number FR/2025/72

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

That the Franklin Local Board:

c) whakamihi / thank Sam Ross for her comments on the fencing installed at Roulston Park, with regard to safety.

CARRIED

10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

10.1	Ngā Pakihi Autaia \|Extraordinary Business
	Papers were tabled at the meeting. A copy has been placed on the minutes and will be available on the Auckland Council website as a Minutes Attachment. .
	Resolution number FR/2025/73 MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member A Hopkins: That the Franklin Local Board: a) whakaae / agree to consider an extraordinary item (agenda item 24) regarding Amendments to the Te Pae Mahara Roulston Park project after Item 11 of this agenda for the following reasons: i) The advice was unable to be developed in time to be included in the agenda, noting that issue the amendments address was not tested with the board until 20 May 2025. ii) A delay in making a decision on this matter would incur delay to project completion and parrk opening and significant additional cost to the project with further consequential reduction in scope of the Unlock Pukekohe programme due to additional costs CARRIED
	Attachments a Te Pae Mahara Roulston Park presentation b Te Pae Mahara Roulston Park design amendments proposal

11 Ngā Pānui mō ngā Mōtini | Notices of Motion

Under Standing Order 2.5.1 (LBS 3.11.1) or Standing Order 1.9.1 (LBS 3.10.17) (revoke or alter a previous resolution) a Notice of Motion has been received from Member Holmes for consideration under item 17.

Note: The Chair directed that the meeting take the item of Extraordinary Business at this point of the meeting.

Extraordinary Business - Roulston Park Fencing

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

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) That the proposed design amendments – comprising the installation of a chicane on the main pathway, the addition of post and wire fencing in the northeast corner of the park, and modifications to the fencing design adjacent to the playspace – be approved for implementation. These amendments are intended to enhance user safety, improve access management and better align the parks functionality with community needs, while preserving the integrity of the original design intent and heritage features

b) That the existing Land Owner Approval (LOA) be updated to reflect these changes. As part of this update, Clause 22 of the LOA, which states “prior to opening to the public the park shall be fully fenced and gated to a child proof standard to the satisfaction of the facilities manager; should be removed as it does not align with the design

After discussion an amendment was proposed.

Resolution number FR/2025/74

MOVED by Member L Soole, seconded by Member G Holmes:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) tuhi tīpoka / note the Roulston Park Upgrade is funded by the sale of Pukekohe assets and additional funding can be requested as part of the Pukekohe Unlock program

b) tuhi tīpoka / note average traffic volume counts past the Roulston Park (East St) are 17,000 per day

c) whakaae / approve Option 2 design amendments for Roulston Park as presented to the local board in workshop. These amendments are intended to enhance user safety, improve access management, and better align the parks functionality with community needs, while preserving the integrity of the original design intent and heritage features

d) whakaae / approve the update of the existing Land Owner approval (LOA) to reflect these changes. As part of this update, adjust Clause 22 of the LOA to state : “prior to opening to the public, the park shall be fully fenced and gated”.

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

For

Member M Bell JP

Member S Druyven

Member G Holmes

Member A Kinzett

Member L Soole

Against

Deputy Chairperson A Cole

Chairperson A Fulljames

Member A Hopkins

Member A Kay

Abstained

The motion was declared carried by 5 votes to 4.

CARRIED

Chairperson's Update

Resolution number FR/2025/75

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member L Soole:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the verbal report from the Franklin Local Board Chairperson.

b) whiwhi / receive tabled correspondence sent by the Chair on behalf of the board for the previous month including:

i) Andrew Braggins, The Environment Lawyers – acknowledging and responding to deputation regarding Ngahere Road, Pukekohe land acquisition.

ii) Kelly Langton – acknowledging to public forum on issues with dirt bike noise at 492 Kawakawa-Orere Road

iii) Geoff Henderson and Judy Boyd, Citizens Advice Bureau, Pukekohe – Acknowledging and responding to their deputation on the Pukekohe Citizen’s Advice Bureau

iv) Carolyn Cornu, Pukekohe Christian School - Acknowledging and responding to their deputation on the Pukekohe Christian School facility development plans.

v) Sarah Paterson - Acknowledging and responding to their deputation on the local work of Raukatua Music Therapy

vi) Paula Walsh – Acknowledging and responding to public forum seeking clarification on planning and consenting matters

vii) Kelly Langton – updating on action taken following per public forum presentation (see b (ii))

CARRIED

Attachments

a 27 May 2025 Franklin Local Board Chairs Report

b 27 May 2025 Franklin Local Board - A Braggins forum response letter

c 27 May 2025 Franklin Local Board K Langton response letter

d 27 May 2025 Franklin Local Board - CAB Pukekohe response letter

e 27 May 2025 Franklin Local Board Pukekohe Christian School responses letter

f 27 May 2025 Franklin Local Board Raukatauri Music response letter

g 27 May 2025 Franklin Local Board P Walsh response letter

h 27 May 2025 Franklin Local Board K Langton staff response letter

Franklin Local Board workshop records

Resolution number FR/2025/76

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

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the Franklin Local Board workshop records for 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 April, 2025.

CARRIED

Governance Forward Work calendar - Hōtaka Kaupapa - May 2025

Resolution number FR/2025/77

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

That the Franklin Local Board:

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

CARRIED

15	Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Franklin Local Board for Quarter Three 2024/2025
	Orrin Kapua, Advisor, spoke to this item and tabled an updated Attachment A. A copy has been placed on the minutes and will be available on the Auckland Council website as a Minutes Attachment. Faithe Smith, Lead Financial Advisor, was in online attendance for this item.
	Resolution number FR/2025/78 MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member L Soole: That the Franklin Local Board: a) receive the integrated performance report for Quarter Three ending 31 March 2025 and note the updated tabled Attachment A that corrects the inclusion of work programme ID 4479 – Pakuranga Rotary Walkway (that is not in the Franklin Local Board area) b) whakaae / approve reallocating $3,500 from ID 4445 Franklin Māori Partnership Programme to ID 112 Capacity and resilience building Franklin to support the Ngaati Te Ata Matariki Waananga c) whakaae / approve reallocating $3,000 from ID 4445 Franklin Māori Partnership Programme to ID 570 Finding Franklin Bats d) whakaae / approve reallocating $1,000 from ID 4445 Franklin Māori Partnership Programme to ID 552 Predator Free Franklin e) whakaae / approve reallocating $2,000 from ID 3552 Achieving Māori Outcomes Franklin: Ara Kōtui Programme to ID 552 Predator Free Franklin f) whakaae / approve reallocating $3,000 from ID 528 Ecological Volunteering programme to ID 533 Franklin Mangrove Removal-Mudlarks. g) note that at paragraph 19 bullet point 4 regarding Operating Revenue, it should read “$341,000” , not ‘$341 million’. CARRIED
	Attachments a 27 May 2025 Franklin Local Board - Quarter 3 revised Attachment A

Variation to 2025-2027 Customer and Community Services work programme by way of variation to Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall - renew heritage asset project

Resolution number FR/2025/79

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

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve the variation including budget and timeline changes to its adopted 2025-2026 Customer and Community Services work programme as per attachment A, specifically:

i) rephase budget allocation of $327,242 to financial year 2024/2025 for project ID 20637 Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall - renew heritage assets to reduce impact on the advance delivery for 2025/2026.

CARRIED

Notice of Motion - Member Holmes - Glenbrook Beach Beachfront Playground

Resolution number FR/2025/80

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

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) rescind resolution FR/2025/58 clauses a) and b) resolved at the Franklin Local Board business meeting held on 22 April 2025 as follows:

b) whakaae/ approve the concept plan for the Kahawai/Glenbrook Beach Reserve Playground that was attached to the agenda report of the board’s business meeting on 22 April 2025, excluding the basketball facility (shown as number 15 on Attachment B), and request staff to progress the project to detailed design and construction as per Attachment C.

c) whakaae / approve further funding of $130,000 Capex in 2025/2026 for the Kahawai (Glenbrook Beach Beachfront) Esplanade Reserve - renew playground and park furniture project (to be reflected in the 2025/2026 work programme that will be approved in June 2025).

d) tuhi tīpoka / note that paragraphs c) and d) from the 22 April 2025 resolution FR/2025/58 remain unchanged, and are copied here for ease of reference:

CARRIED

Auckland Transport report to the Franklin Local Board - May 2025

Bruce Thomas, Elected Member Relationship Manager AT, (in person), Reg Cuthers, Fransiska Amos (AT) and Wayne Leung (AT) (online) were in attendance to speak to this item.

Orrin Kapua

Resolution number FR/2025/81

MOVED by Chairperson A Fulljames, seconded by Member G Holmes:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the recommendations in the May 2025 report from Auckland Transport in Attachment A

b) ohia / endorse the recommendation for addressing the safety issues on Kawakawa Bay Road, Kawakawa Bay in stages; noting that stage 1 can be implemented quickly and recommend that AT engage with the Kawakawa Bay-Orere Community Association to explain the rationale for staged delivery and to gain their local insights so that the proposed solution is as effective as possible

c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the recommendation from AT for a raised crossing as part of the ‘Roading improvements on Queen and Mellsop Roads in Waiuku’ project, but request that this project be put on hold and be the subject of a further workshop to discuss the project and implications of it.

CARRIED

Note: Member Soole declared a conflict of interest in Item 19 and left the room for Item 19

Endorsing Business Improvement District (BID) targeted rate grants for 2025/2026

Resolution number FR/2025/82

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Cole, seconded by Member S Druyven:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) recommends to the Governing Body the setting of the 2025/2026 BID targeted rates for inclusion in the 2025/2026 Annual Plan and budget for the following Business Improvement District (BID) programmes:

i) $520,000.00 for Pukekohe BID

ii) $155,820.00 for Waiuku BID.

CARRIED

Auckland Council’s submission to proposed waste legislation changes – local board feedback

Resolution number FR/2025/83

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson A Cole, seconded by Member M Bell JP:

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) tuku / provide feedback on the government’s proposed amendments to the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 and Litter Act 1979 to inform the council’s draft submission as follows:

i) do not support an increase to waste charges on the basis that an increase is likely to increase illegal dumping in areas of low population i.e. rural roadsides, with impacts on water quality as waste makes it way into streams and later harbours

ii) support all proposals that reduce waste at source i.e. incentivising and reducing non-essential packaging and producer accountability for product related waste

iii) support and increase in penalties, and any other mechanisms that address poor waste management behaviour i.e. dumping and littering.

CARRIED

Proposed transfer of ownership of Bombay War Memorial Hall and new community lease to Bombay War Memorial Sports Ground Trust at 30 Paparata Road, Bombay

Philippa Carroll was online to speak to this item.

Resolution number FR/2025/84

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

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) tuhi tīpoka / note the surrender, by Bombay Rugby Football Club, of the lease granted under resolution number FR/2019/117.

b) whakakore / rescind resolution FR/2019/117 that granted a lease of 10 years with one 10-year right of renewal to Bombay Rugby Football Club Incorporated

c) whakaae / approve the transfer of ownership of the council-owned portion of the Bombay War Memorial Hall building and carpark at 30 Paparata Road, Bombay (outlined in red and marked A on Attachment A - site plan 30 Paparata Road, Bombay) to the Bombay War Memorial Sports Ground Trust for $1.00

d) whakaae / grant a new community ground lease to the Bombay War Memorial Sports Ground Trust for an area comprising approximately 1,778m² (more or less) located at 30 Paparata Road, Bombay on the land legally described as Part Allotment 13 Parish of Mangatawhiri (outlined in green on Attachment A – Site Plan 30 Paparata Road, Bombay), subject to the following terms and conditions:

i) term – 10 years, commencing 20 December 2024, with two 10-year rights of renewal

ii) rent – $1.00 plus GST per annum if requested

iii) community outcomes plan - to be included within the lease as a schedule of the lease agreement (Attachment B – Community Outcomes Plan)

e) whakaae / approve all other terms and conditions in line with the Local Government Act 2002 and the Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 (updated July 2023), and the Auckland Council standard form community lease agreement for a new community lease

e) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that public notification and iwi engagement for Auckland Council’s intention to grant a new community lease to Bombay War Memorial Sports Ground Trust located at 30 Paparata Road, Bombay has been undertaken from 16 January to 14 February 2025

f) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that no objections to the notified proposal were received.

g) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Bombay Rugby Football Club have given the Bombay War Memorial Sports Ground Trust a lease for its building to run concurrent with the Bombay War Memorial Sports Ground Trust ground lease with council.

CARRIED

22	Landowner approval and proposed new community licence to occupy to Orere Community and Boating Club Incorporated at 50 Howard Road, Orere
	A submission was tabled in the meeting in regard to this project. . A copy has been placed on the minutes and will be available on the Auckland Council website as a Minutes Attachment.
	Resolution number FR/2025/85 MOVED by Member M Bell JP, seconded by Member A Hopkins: That the Franklin Local Board: a) whakaae / grant landowner approval to the Orere Community and Boating Club Incorporated to enable the construction of community garden assets on 175 square meters (more or less) at 50 Howard Road, Orere Point, on land legally described as Lot 50 Deposited Plan 36710 (Attachment A) b) whakaae / grant, under section 138 of the Local Government Act 2002, a new community licence to occupy to Orere Community and Boating Club Incorporated for 175 square meters (more or less) at 50 Howard Road, Orere Point on the land legally described as Lot 50 Deposited Plan 36710 (Attachment A), subject to the following terms and conditions: i) term – five (5) years, commencing 1 June 2025, with one five (5)-year right of renewal and reaching final expiry on 31 May 2035 ii) annual rent – $1.00 (plus GST) if requested iii) community outcomes plan – to be included as a schedule of the licence agreement (Attachment B) iv) the licensee will be responsible for implementing and maintaining regular pest and animal control measures for the duration of the community garden activity c) whakaae / approve all other terms and conditions in accordance with the Local Government Act 2022, the Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 (updated July 2023), and the Auckland Council standard form agreement for a new community garden licence to occupy d) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that public and iwi notification of Auckland Council’s intention to grant a new community licence to occupy has not been required. CARRIED
	Attachments a 27 May 2025 Franklin Local Board Submission on public garden proposal

Franklin Local Board Member Vacancy

Resolution number FR/2025/86

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

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) whakaū / resolve to not fill the vacancy created on the Franklin Local Board by Member Logan Soole’s resignation from the board effective on 1 June 2025 pursuant to section 117 (3) of the Local Electoral Act

b) immediately give public notice of the decision to leave the vacancy unfilled in accordance with section 119 of the Local electoral Act 2001

c) whakaae / approve the following appointments or delegated roles that would otherwise be vacant as a result of Member Soole’s resignation.

Role	Appointment	Responsibility
Landowner Consents (Pukekohe Subdivision)	Deputy Chair Cole	Review Land use applications. Make a decision on whether to call in for whole of board decision making
Filming consents (Pukekohe Subdivision)	Member Kay	Review film permit applications. Make a decision on whether to call in for whole of board decision making (2-day review time frame)
Events applications (Pukekohe Subdivision)	Member Kay	Review event permit applications. Make a decision on whether to call in for whole of board decision making (2-day review time frame)
Stormwater feedback (Pukekohe Subdivision)	Deputy Chair Cole	Provide feedback on Stormwater issues as per delegated authority
Pukekohe Cemetery sub-committee	Deputy Chair Cole (primary) Member Kay (Alternate)	Primary is to participate as a member of the sub-committee as set out in the Pukekohe Cemetery Sub-committee terms of reference. Alternative to attend if either of the two primary representatives are unable to attend.
Emergency Readiness and Response Forum	Member Kinzett	Attend information forum on behalf of the board and relay information of local relevance to other board members.
Ara Kotui (alternate)	Deputy Chair Cole	Attend Ara Kotui to participate in discussions on opportunities for increasing Iwi input into local decision-making. If the Chair is unavailable.
Rural advisory Panel (alternate)	Chair Fulljames	Attend and participate in Rural Advisory Panel meetings if primary representative is unavailable.

CARRIED

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

This item was considered after Item 11 of the agenda.

11.23 am 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