Roundabout To Be Installed Near Pukekohe High School
While most of Franklin is relaxing and enjoying the summer holiday period, Franklin District Council’s roading contractors will be working hard, taking advantage of the quieter roads and summer weather.

Council Adopts Structure Plan For Proposed New Pukekohe Development
West Pukekohe’s redevelopment is a step closer today after Franklin District Council adopted a structure plan for a new neighbourhood.

Jumbo-Sized New Citizen For Franklin
Franklin District Council has officially welcomed a jumbo-sized citizen to the district.

Franklin’s Pools This Summer – New Addition And Safer
Work on a new pool at Franklin Sport Swim and Fitness starts next week.
 

Drivers and Cyclists Urged to Share
Franklin drivers and cyclists are being asked to ‘share’ as part of a new road safety campaign.

Public Info Day on Treatment Plant
Franklin District Council is holding an information day so the public can find out more about the Waiuku Wastewater Treatment Plant.

More Places To Take A Dip
A new Franklin District Council initiative means more people in Franklin can take a dip this summer.

Franklin Riders Go Fluro
Franklin motorbike riders will be more visible on our roads thanks to a bright safety initiative.

Local Volunteers In Spotlight On 5 December
With Saturday 5 December being International Volunteer Day, it’s a good time to reflect on how much our local volunteers do for the community.

Council To Continue To Seek Unitary Authority Status
Following comments made by the Hon Rodney Hide, Minister for Local Government at the public meeting on 12 November, and in accordance with the public’s wishes, Franklin District Council will continue to push for unitary authority status.

Council Adopts Local Alcohol Policy
Franklin District Council’s first comprehensive local alcohol policy has been adopted.

Tuakau Volunteer Recognised
Tuakau resident Stuart Graham was awarded with a special accolade today.

Crack Down On Hoons At Karioitahi This Summer
Franklin District Council and the Police will be out in force this summer to keep Karioitahi beach users safe from hoons.

Change Of Refuse Collection Day For Some Households
Increases in the amount of kerbside recycling has resulted in a change to the refuse and recycling collection day for some Pukekohe and Mangatawhiri households.

Fencing Needed For Temporary Pools
Thinking of buying a pool for the kids this summer? Franklin District Council is reminding residents that even a temporary pool needs to be securely fenced.

CBD Parking Patterns To Be Surveyed
Don’t panic if you see someone watching your parking patterns in our CBD’s over the next few weeks.

Popular Road Rider Training Brought To Auckland
More than 180 riders became safer road users last weekend after attending a unique motorcycle road rider training day, the first of its kind in the greater Auckland region.

Council And Bank On Track At Pukekohe Hill
Pukekohe’s BNZ has joined forces with Franklin District Council to develop a mountain biking track on Pukekohe Hill.

Franklin Alcohol Retailers Pass The Test
Franklin’s alcohol retailers passed with flying colours earlier this month when a major operation was conducted in the greater Auckland area to check for the selling of alcohol to minors.

Tuakau Sports Ground to be Revamped
Work on improving the sporting facilities at Tuakau’s Dr John Lightbody Reserve will begin next week, with the demolition of the old grandstand.

Franklin District Council submits on boundary and ward issues for Auckland Council
Franklin District Council has today made a submission to the Local Government Commission on local government boundary and representation issues for Franklin.

Council Adopts Annual Report
Franklin District Council adopted its Annual report for the year ended 30 June 2009 at today’s Council meeting.

Franklin Hosts National Anti-Drink Driving Short Film Competition
Franklin District Mayor Mark Ball hosted the inaugural National Secondary Schools Anti-Drink Drive Short Film Competition prize giving this afternoon.

Be Careful on Firth of Thames Beaches
A dog that recently died after visiting Coromandel’s Tapu beach has tested positive for Tetrodotoxin (TTX) – the same toxin found in dogs and sea slugs recently on Auckland beaches.

Changes to Tuakau and Areas Recycling Services
The Tuakau Recycling Depot, located on St Stephens Ave, will close on 12 October. A sign advising of the change has been in place at the depot since September.

Tsunami Relief Information
The following information relates to the tsunami relief effort

Auckland Supercity
The following is a list of the criteria that the Local Government Commission will use to assess the proposals that it receives on 16 October, and the criteria that they will use to determine the boundaries of wards and Local Boards, and the southern boundary.
Local Government Commission Criteria (pdf, 104kb)