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Franklin Local Board Workshop
OPEN NOTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Franklin Local Board Workshop held in the Leslie Comrie Board Room, Level One Franklin: The Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe on Tuesday, 3 June 2025 at 9.30am.
Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present
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Chairperson |
Angela Fulljames |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Alan Cole |
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Members |
Malcolm Bell JP |
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Sharlene Druyven |
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Gary Holmes |
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Amanda Hopkins |
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Andrew Kay |
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Amanda Kinzett |
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1 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies
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That the Franklin Local Board Workshop: a) whakaae / accept the apology from Member Holmes for early departure on council business. |
2 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
3 Local Board Workshop
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Session 1 |
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Proposed Private Plan Change 110 – 9, 33, 49 Heights Road, Pukekohe Presenters: Joy La Nauze, Snr Policy Planner Central/South Purpose: Consider proposed plan changes in the Pukekohe area. Governance Role: Input to regional decision-making Summary of Discussions: The board discussed possible impacts of the proposed plan change, based on their local knowledge of the area. Issues of water connections, impacts on the local area and potential employment were discussed. |
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Session 2 |
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Review Community Partnership allocations, consider support for organisations outside the CP programme Presenters: Coral Timmins, Franklin Community Broker Adeliana Chanson, Specialist Advisor Purpose: Review progress of the programme so far and consider amendments. Governance Role: Setting direction/priorities/budgets Summary of Discussions: The board reviewed and discussed proposed budget allocations for the second year of the Community Partnership Fund and provided some direction to staff for further development of plans.
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Session 3 |
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CREST update Presenters: Kartik Bhat, Relationship Advisor, Resilience and Infrastructure Ben Paris, Senior Conservation Advisor Paul Arthur, Programme Activator, CREST Jess Armstrong, Programme Coordinator, CREST Darren Gash, Conservation Advisor, Environmental Services Purpose: Update the board on the CREST work programme Governance role: Oversight and monitoring Summary of Discussions: The board received an overview of the CREST activity in the Clarks Beach/Waiau Pa area. Videos as examples of activity are available on the CREST Facebook page.
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Session 4 |
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Parks and Community Facilities work programme update Presenters: Moushmi Sharan, Work Programme Lead Jenny Young, Community Lease Advisor Kristen Greenfield, Parks and Places Specialist Purpose: Provide a monthly work programme update to the board Governance Role: Oversight and monitoring Summary of Discussions: The board informed of work programme and project progress, including graffiti removal, Clevedon Showgrounds carpark, the arboriculture update, community leasing and land advisory activity, the Constellation Park pump track update (opening Sunday 8 June 2025), cricket pitch renewals, Sandspit Reserve minor renewals, and noting the demolition of the house at 6 North Road, Clevedon. Minor and substantial changes to budget allocations were flagged with the board.
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Session 6 |
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Multiboard Service Options Presenters: Jestine Joseph, Programme Implementation Lead Mary Binney, Lead Advisor - Increased Decision-Making Program Purpose: Discuss options to manage multiboard services, with formal feedback to be provided through a business meeting. Governance Role: Setting direction/priorities/budgets Summary of Discussions: The board were taken through the process of considering multiboard services, how they are allocated and possible changes with implications. This is an ongoing project. |
The workshop closed at 4.22pm pm