The Franklin Ward is the southernmost ward on the Auckland Council. The Franklin ward has one local board, also called Franklin; the Franklin Local Board has three subdivisions - Wairoa, Pukekohe and Waiuku.[3] Franklin is currently represented by Andy Baker.
Franklin Ward | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Island | North Island |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Area | |
| • Land | 1,199.75 km2 (463.23 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2023)[2] | |
| • Total | 85,300 |
Demographics edit
Franklin ward covers 1,199.75 km2 (463.23 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 85,300 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 71 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 58,605 | — |
| 2013 | 65,319 | +1.56% |
| 2018 | 74,838 | +2.76% |
| Source: [4] | ||
Franklin ward had a population of 74,838 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 9,519 people (14.6%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 16,233 people (27.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 25,359 households, comprising 37,155 males and 37,683 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.99 males per female. The median age was 40.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 15,765 people (21.1%) aged under 15 years, 12,882 (17.2%) aged 15 to 29, 34,896 (46.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 11,295 (15.1%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 82.0% European/Pākehā, 15.0% Māori, 5.4% Pacific peoples, 8.5% Asian, and 2.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 22.3, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 51.9% had no religion, 35.2% were Christian, 0.9% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.6% were Hindu, 0.7% were Muslim, 0.5% were Buddhist and 2.4% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 11,064 (18.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 10,431 (17.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $38,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. 14,364 people (24.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 31,635 (53.6%) people were employed full-time, 8,706 (14.7%) were part-time, and 1,941 (3.3%) were unemployed.[4]
Councillors edit
| Franklin Ward Councillor of Auckland | |
|---|---|
Incumbent Andy Baker since 2022 | |
| Term length | Three years |
| Inaugural holder | Des Morrison |
| Formation | 1 November 2010 |
| Website | www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz |
| Election | Councillor elected | Affiliation | Votes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Des Morrison | C&R Team Franklin | 10,651 | |
| 2013 | Bill Cashmore | C&R Team Franklin | 8,178 | |
| 2016[5] | Bill Cashmore | Team Franklin | elected unopposed[6] | Appointed Deputy Mayor of Auckland by mayor Phil Goff after Goff won the 2016 Auckland mayoral election. |
| 2019 | Bill Cashmore | Team Franklin | elected unopposed[7] | |
| 2022 | Andy Baker | Team Franklin | 14,187[8] |
Election Results edit
Election Results for the Franklin Ward:
2022 Election Results edit
| Name | Affiliation | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Baker | Team Franklin | 14187 |
| Keven Mealamu | Independent | 9279 | |
| Blank | 820 | ||
| Informal | 10 | ||
References edit
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
- ^ "Franklin ward". www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Franklin Ward (07613).
- ^ "Local body election nominations close". Radio New Zealand. 12 August 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ "Ward councillors – Franklin Ward confirmed" (PDF). Auckland Council. 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
- ^ "Auckland local board election results: Some wards too close to call". Stuff.co.nz. 12 October 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Local Elections 2022 - Official Results" (PDF). Auckland Council. 15 October 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.