Next Auckland Council elections in October 2025
Next year Aucklanders will have the opportunity to vote for who they want to lead their city. This includes the Mayor, Councillors, and Local Board members.
Howick Santa Parade 2024!
Merry Christmas! The 71st Howick Santa Parade was another huge success, filling the main street of Howick with festive cheer.
Government announces plans to reform Auckland Transport
This afternoon Hon Simeon Brown MP and Mayor Wayne Brown announced changes for Auckland Transport to bring greater democratic oversight.
Should we continue to rely on postal voting?
It's no secret that the turnout for local government elections is low and continues to drop. With a heavy reliance on postal services (which are declining), we must do something to address the gaps.
Howick Local Board business meeting report for November 2024
On Thursday 21 November, the Howick Local Board held our business meeting for the month. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes.
Howick Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan
We’re pleased to present the new Howick Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan. Getting this ready has been a priority for us to ensure that we’re all ready for emergencies.
Stockade Hill Christmas Tree is lit!
Last night the Howick community gathered for the belated lighting of the Stockade Hill Christmas Tree.
More changes for Pakūranga as Eastern Busway continues at pace
Construction on the Eastern Busway continues at pace, with more road changes coming over the next few months as the project prepares to finish and connect the new Rā Hihi flyover.
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