Greater access to public transport
From Sunday 17 November you can pay for Auckland Transport buses, ferries, and trains with your contactless debit or credit card, smartphone or device.
Botany Bus Station re-opened!
The new interim Botany Bus Station was officially opened today, delivered three years earlier than planned thanks to the Eastern Busway.
Toitū te Tiriti. Honour the Treaty.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi enabled my ancestors to come to this country, to make it their home.
Howick Local Board office closes to save money
At the end of this month, the Howick Local Board will be exiting our office in Pakūranga.
Have your say on the future of our playgrounds
We have 70 playgrounds in the Howick Local Board area, but is that enough? Or too many? Do they provide the play opportunities that your family enjoys? What are there gaps?
Howick Local Board business meeting report for October 2024
On Thursday 17 October, the Howick Local Board held our business meeting for the month. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes.
Tour of Rā Hihi
Recently the Howick Local Board was fortunate to have the opportunity to have a guided tour of the Rā Hihi flyover that is being built over Reeves Road as part of the Eastern Busway project.
Thank you Howick Primary School
Thank you to Howick Primary School for hosting the Pest Free Howick Ward pestival earlier this week.
Happy Diwali
On Friday evening we celebrated the festival of light with the South East Auckland Senior Citizens' Association
Open workshops mean better transparency
“In our representative democracy it’s vital that the public have trust in those making the decisions on their behalf. Transparency is a crucial part of this and that’s why we’re opening our workshops to the public from the start of next year."
Transparency on attendance
As part of providing transparency, Auckland Council publishes the attendance for elected members. Here is the Howick Local Board result for July to September 2024
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.