I’m really happy to see that the Local Government Commission has approved the proposed changes for the Howick Local Board.
This will mean from October 2025:
3 members for Howick (unchanged)
3 members for Pakūranga (unchanged)
2 members for Botany (one less member and smaller area)
3 members for Flat Bush (new area)
This brings the total members to 11, making it the largest Board (which matches the largest population).
Flat Bush is a growing community with unique needs and deserves its own recognition and representation. The proposal was strongly supported by both locals and Aucklanders, as well as the Howick Local Board.
With over 150,000 residents to serve, it’s important that we have enough elected representatives to listen and act on their behalf. Even with the additional members, we’ll still have one of the highest ratios of residents per elected representative.
We look forward to welcoming new members in October.