Consultation on Sunnyview Ave
In response to community concerns about the lack of crossing facilities on Sunnyview Avenue, the Howick Local Board asked Auckland Transport to investigate options to make it safer for children and families to get to Shelly Park Primary School.
Consultation on Stage 2, The Parade Bucklands Beach
The Parade on Bucklands Beach is a popular destination for families and local residents. After years of complaints and concerns from local residents about unsafe driving, the Howick Local Board asked Auckland Transport to improve safety through speed calming.
Fixing funding of local boards
At our workshop last week, the Howick Local Board received an update about our asset portfolio and it was pretty confronting.
Consultation on Howick Sailing Club
The Howick Sailing Club has asked the Howick Local Board to consider granting them an extension to their lease at Howick Beach to allow them to create a larger storage shed (next to their existing building)
Progressing Flat Bush Library and Community Hub and Aquatic and Leisure Centre projects!
The Howick Local Board formally asked staff to advance to a focused planning phase, building on previous work and community engagement.
More improvements for Highland Park Library!
As part of the Howick Local Board multi-year renewal project of the much-loved Highland Park Library, more improvements are coming soon.
Howick Local Board attendance at meetings April to June 2025.
As part of providing transparency, Auckland Council publishes the attendance for elected members at business meetings and workshops. Here is the Howick Local Board result for April to June 2025.
Road safety dashboard provides transparency
In the past 5 years, 15 people were killed on roads within the Howick Local Board. 162 received serious injuries (requiring medical or hospital care) and 947 received minor injures.
Howick Local Board business meeting summary for June 2025
On Thursday 19 June, the Howick Local Board held our fifth regular business meeting of the year. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes. At the end there are links to the official minutes and recordings of our meetings.
"We do not want you to forget the country of your birth"
One of the most enjoyable duties as a local board member is being involved in Citizenship Ceremonys. Each event is a massive celebration of the journey that our newest citizens have taken to arrive at this point, and it's a privilege to be a part of it.
Progress on Mill Road good news for locals
Recently the Howick Local Board received an update from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi about the Mill Road Project. This has been selected by the Government as part of their Roads of National Significance (RONS).
Temporary Library for Flat Bush coming soon!
Thursday 19 June 2025 was a massive day as the Howick Local Board signed off the funding required to deliver a temporary library in Flat Bush!
Howick Local Board Business Meeting report for May 2025
On Thursday 15 May, the Howick Local Board held our fourth regular business meeting of the year. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes. At the end there are links to the official minutes and recordings of our meetings.
Future of Marina Fitness confirmed
Pleased to report that last week the Howick Local Board voted to confirm that Marina Fitness remain open for at least the next 3 years.
Howick Local Board advocating for better outcomes
I travelled into the city centre on Wednesday 14 May to speak to the Auckland Council Governing Body and present the Howick Local Board feedback into the annual plan.
Kotahitangi (unity) on display at UXBRIDGE
Beautiful and moving occasion on Saturday as the community gathered with mana whenua, Kāhui Ariki (Māori royal family), and representatives of kīngitanga (Māori royals).
Howick Local Board Business Meeting Report for April 2025
On Thursday 17 April, the Howick Local Board held our third business meeting of the year. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes. At the end there are links to the official minutes and recordings of our meetings.
Empowering community to take environmental action!
We had the pleasure of unveiling this beautiful new sign in Cockle Bay. Over the past 5 years volunteers from the Cockle Bay Residents and Rate Payers Association have transformed the local environment.
Howick Local Board attendance at meetings
As part of providing transparency, Auckland Council publishes the attendance for elected members.