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.
Watercare is financially independent
As of today, 1 July 2025, Watercare is financially separated from Auckland Council. This enables Watercare to leverage their own assets (which have a much longer lifespan) to raise the $13.8 billion they need to address the challenges we're facing.
Dog bylaw changes coming
Last week Auckland Council confirmed the latest dog management bylaws and policies including updated on leash, on/off leash areas at nine regional parks, and limits on the number of dogs that can be walked at once.
I'm standing for our community
I'm pleased to announce that I intend to stand for the Howick Local Board and Auckland Council in the elections this October.
Community night sky viewing for Matariki
Wonderful way to celebrate Matariki with community astronomy viewing thanks to Highland Park Community House and the Auckland Astronomical Society.
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).
Mānawatia a Matariki!
Matariki is a time for remembrance, celebrating the present and looking to the future.
Another record year for the Moth Plant competition!
The 2025 Moth Plant Pod Competition officially wrapped up with our Celebration Cluster at Pakuranga Heights School — another record-breaking year!
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!
Ancient kauri carving unveiled as living taonga for tamariki
An absolute joy to be at the unveiling of this incredible pou at Cascades Kindergarten on Sunday.
Eastern Busway update June - changes for Pakūranga and Tī Rākau Drive
More changes for Pakūranga and Tī Rākau Drive:
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.
Cooking rice in support of cultural festival
Every year the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush runs an outreach programme for local schools. In it's 11th year, 3G4G teaches local tamariki the value of Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds and Giving, Gratitude, Goodness, Growth.
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).