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- By Alan Cole, Franklin Local Board chair
We are now seeking your feedback on the Pukekohe Cemetery memorial design – open until April 29.
Within Pukekohe Cemetery are unmarked graves of around 200 people, many of them are Māori babies and children. The memorial project aims to finally acknowledge and honour their resting place, funded by Auckland Council’s regional Māori Outcomes Fund.
The proposed design concept, led by Kohae Limited – designers who specialise in culturally responsive design, has been informed through community engagement, site investigations and survey work.
The design has been approved by the Pukekohe Cemetery Committee, represented by Pukekohe Māori community and Franklin Local Board, who provide governance and decision-making for the project. The concept is now ready for whānau and community feedback before it is finalised.
I believe it’s a beautiful design that gives the burials the respect and remembrance they deserve, without disturbing existing burial areas, while enhancing the cultural and environmental aspects of the cemetery.
The project reflects a strong, collaborative partnership aims to acknowledge and honour our commitment to Māori.
We warmly encourage whānau and community members to share their thoughts, as your feedback will help shape a memorial that truly reflects inclusivity, community values and respect.
Have your say from Wednesday until April 29 by visiting: akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/pukekohecemeterymemorial
In person events are also being held:
- Sunday, April 12 from 1pm to 3pm, Ngā Hau E Whaa Marae o Pukekohe
88 Beatty Road, Pukekohe. - Wednesday, April 15 from 6pm to 8pm upstairs at Franklin: The Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe.
- Online on Wednesday, April 22 from 8pm to 9pm, registration details to follow.
Franklin Local Board Wairoa subdivision by-election
Nominations for candidates to stand in the Franklin Local Board Wairoa subdivision by-election have now closed. Thank you to those who have put themselves forward to represent our community.
Voting opens May 11 and closes midday, June 10. If you are enrolled to vote, keep an eye out for voting papers which are being delivered by mail. Everything there is to know about voting in Franklin’s by-election can be found at: voteauckland.co.nz.
