It’s been a busy year and Christmas is approaching fast. As we farewell 2024, it’s good to look back on the year that has been.

The project team has out together this great video showcasing the amazing work they've been up to this year, with some great flyover shots of the progress to date.

Yesterday the government announced their plans for local government reform, including the removal (again) of the four wellbeings.

Howick Volunteer Coastguard have an incredible new tractor which they showed off at the Howick Santa Parade on the weekend.

This afternoon Hon Simeon Brown MP and Mayor Wayne Brown announced changes for Auckland Transport to bring greater democratic oversight.

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.

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.

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.

Last night the Howick community gathered for the belated lighting of the Stockade Hill Christmas Tree.

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.

From Sunday 17 November you can pay for Auckland Transport buses, ferries, and trains with your contactless debit or credit card, smartphone or device.

The new interim Botany Bus Station was officially opened today, delivered three years earlier than planned thanks to the Eastern Busway.

At the end of this month, the Howick Local Board will be exiting our office in Pakūranga.

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.

Bellingham Road in Ormiston is open!

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 to Howick Primary School for hosting the Pest Free Howick Ward pestival earlier this week.

On Friday evening we celebrated the festival of light with the South East Auckland Senior Citizens' Association

“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."

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

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.

It was wonderful to spend Saturday afternoon celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival with the Botany Chinese Association.

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.

It was wonderful to spend time at the Polish Heritage Trust Museum as they celebrated 20 years

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.