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.
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.
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?
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.
“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
