Howick Local Board business meeting report for September 2024
On Thursday 19 September, the Howick Local Board held our business meeting for the month. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes.
Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival with the Botany Chinese Association
It was wonderful to spend Saturday afternoon celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival with the Botany Chinese Association.
Construction on The Parade Safety Improvements Project begins
Last year the Howick Local Board and Auckland Transport consulted on a proposal to improve safety along The Parade. This was in response to local residents asking for something to be done to make this area safer.
Celebrating 20 years of the Polish Heritage Trust Museum
It was wonderful to spend time at the Polish Heritage Trust Museum as they celebrated 20 years
New provider for Kauri Kids Howick secured!
During the Howick Local Board meeting on Thursday 27 June the Board unanimously voted to enter a conditional contract with Community Kids (trading as Howick Kids) to take on the license of Howick Kauri Kids.
Estuary Art and Ecological Awards putting the spotlight on Tāmaki
Contemporary art has a unique way of sparking the public interest and these awards are a great example of using creativity to promote the ecological value of this vital awa (waterway) and encourage action against its pollution.
Howick Local Board business meeting report for June 2024
On Thursday 27 June, the Howick Local Board held our business meeting for June. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes. At the end there are links to the official minutes and a recording of this (and previous) meetings.
Transparency on our attendance
As part of providing transparency, Auckland Council publishes the attendance for elected members. Here is the Howick Local Board result for April to June 2024.
Eastern Busway gifted te reo Māori names by mana whenua
Auckland Transport (AT) is honoured to have been gifted te reo Māori names by mana whenua for the new bus stations and structures being built for the Eastern Busway.
Have your say on fair and effective representation for 2025
Auckland Council holds local elections every three years. To ensure we have fair and effective representation at these elections, we must review our representation arrangements every six years.
Howick Local Board delivering crime prevention
"No one should feel unsafe in their own community and, while crime prevention is a central government responsibility, we’re grateful for the funding and opportunity to target local areas of concern. We’ve prioritised practical initiatives that will help address the challenges facing our residents and business owners.”
Howick Youth Council goes from strength to strength
Another early start, but well worth it to attend the Howick Youth Council Principals Breakfast for 2024, where the new council introduced their teams and plan for the year to local school principals.
Welcoming new New Zealanders!
On 5 March I had the privilege of officiating the citizenship ceremony for over 300 new New Zealanders.
Howick Local Board Business Meeting for February 2024
On Thursday 15 February, the Howick Local Board held our first business meeting for the new year. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes.
Reeves Road to be closed for flyover construction
A significant milestone is about to be reached, with the closure of Reeves Road in Pakūranga. A section will close for about two years
Fair and effective representation for Botany and Flat Bush
Based on recent population growth, the Howick Local Board needs more elected members to ensure we maintain fair and effective representation.
Lantern Festival is back! And closer than ever!
Fantastic to see the Lantern Festival return to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland! Even better than it's now in our backyard at the Manukau Sports Bowl, making it even easier to enjoy.
Shoreline Adaptation Plans open for consultation
Auckland Council is preparing shoreline adaptation plans (SAP) across the region in partnership with mana whenua and local communities.
Botany Chinese Association Lantern Festival
On Wednesday 14 February, the Botany Chinese Association hosted a Lantern Festival to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Plan Change 96 impacts Flat Bush
Auckland Council is currently proposing some changes through Plan Change 96 to “rezone land to correct zoning errors and anomalies”. This includes two areas near Barry Curtis Park – 66 Flat Bush School Road and 56 Brookview Drive.