Positioning Franklin for the future

Coming together for the future
Heke mai - hui a tatou

Collaboration and partnership enhances the implementation of innovative ideas and solutions.

We must bring community, Iwi, central government, local government, big business, small to medium enterprises, universities, polytechnics and schools together.

An opportunity to create an Innovation Precinct in the heart of Franklin. This is a model we want to see adopted across New Zealand. Our collective challenge is to understand what innovation looks like for Franklin, for your organisation, for your customers in 2042. And then ask ourselves the question, what if that’s where we needed to be in 2025?

The essence
Kaupapa

Motor racing, agriculture, pastoral, these are part of what Franklin is, we will embrace this DNA as part of Innovation Franklin.

We also recognise the fast changing community of the region where digital, manufacturing, energy, construction, tourism and lifestyle SMEs are equally important.

We will support all businesses and the communities of interest.

Back in 2012 New Zealand was ranked the 13th most innovative economy in the world, in the 2023 survey we rank 27th

Source Global Innovation Index 2023. WIPO.

Building up the place
Hanga ake te waahi

In the centre of Pukekohe, close to schools, close to public transport

Appropriate zoning and available property

Innovation Franklin to be a Charitable Trust which will operate the site including the Innovation Centre

Rent to be funded from growth companies, university, polytechnic and private training establishment

Operational funding through Corporate sponsorship

Business supporters
Nga paikihi tautoko

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The board
Te poari whakahaere

Mike

Mike Marr

Chair

Entrepreneur, founder and owner of TPT Group. Mike holds a number of professional director, trustee and Board Chair roles...

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Tracey

Tracey Kay

Member

GM People, Safety and Sustainability at Counties Energy. Passionate about assisting youth through a supportive environment and creating opportunities...

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John

John Gasson

Member

Successful entrepreneur and is the Managing Director of The Surveying Company. Previous member of Entrepreneur’s Organisation....

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Amanda

Amanda Mills

Member

As CEO and partner at In Your Corner, Amanda has over a decade of senior leadership experience. She is a mentor with Business Mentors New Zealand, a certified Life Coach, and an NLP practitioner...

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Brendan

Brendan Wood

Member

Brendan is a partner of Auckland law firm Daniel Overton & Goulding with a local office in Franklin. Daniel Overton & Goulding is a multi-award winning law...

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Peter

Peter Fa’afiu

Member

Peter is a Partner in consulting intermediary, Navigator Limited. Peter’s diverse expertise, wide networks, and legacy of delivery provide an invaluable service...

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Fran Oliver

Fran Oliver

Admin & Support

Fran is the newest addition to the Innovation Franklin team in the role of administrator and team support...

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VR Development team

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