Today is Poppy Day, the annual fundraising day for the RSA. Donations go directly to supporting New Zealand's veterans of military service and their whānau.
On Thursday 20 March, the Howick Local Board held our second 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.
Transparency is critical to a functioning democracy. Our democracy is representative, meaning we elect representatives to make decisions on our behalf.
On Thursday 20 February, the Howick Local Board held our first business meeting of the new 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.