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Franklin rail stations open

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After many years in the making and extensive coverage by local media, the train has finally left (or arrived at?) the station. As covered in...

Transport technology is crucial

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By Franklin Ward councillor Andy Baker Auckland recently hosted a conference focused on transport-related technology. I had the privilege of making the opening speech about...

Funding available for waste reducing projects

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The Auckland Council says it’s inviting applications for the 2026 Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund (WMIF) which has $500,000 available to support projects reducing...

Water utility announces $15.2b decade of projects

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Watercare has today unveiled its $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme – the largest long-term infrastructure programme in its history – “providing greater certainty...

Baker on board – Franklin stations to open, bus use booms

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Making the trains run on time is notoriously difficult, but it appears as though their new stations are set to arrive as scheduled. This Sunday,...

Preserving history – grants workshop set to help

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Sometimes good news is history. An upcoming online workshop is set to assist in the application process for Auckland Council’s 2026 Regional Historic Heritage...

Spoiled recycling costs ratepayers $3.5m per year

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Auckland Council is reminding citizens that putting the wrong item in recycling bins – even an unwashed milk container – can have consequences far...

New station bridge replaces rail level crossings

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While similar works in Takanini and Drury remain works in progress, a recently completed bridge at Glen Innes train station is providing an example...

ACT set on wrestling rustlers

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ACT NZ plans to crack down on rural crime should it hold sway post-election. In the meantime, Franklin’s farmers and growers are more likely to...

Aucklanders, have your say on proposed changes to PC120

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Auckland Council’s policy, planning and development committee has approved proposed changes to Plan Change 120 (PC120) for public notification. This gives Aucklanders another opportunity to...
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