Tag: Howick Local Board
Rubbish bins being removed to save $10 million
Backlash is growing against efforts to remove more than 150 rubbish bins from public parks and reserves in the local community in an effort...
Local board dispenses $32k of funding
The Howick Local Board has voted to provide more than $30,000 of funding to community organisations in east Auckland.
At its final business meeting of...
Local board to canvas public support for ‘dump station’
The Howick Local Board will next year consider if it's got money in its budget to fund an east Auckland facility provided to motor...
Naval rig flagpole has new home
A very special flagpole has been relocated to Stevenson Reserve on Cook Street in Howick.
Howick Local Board chair Damian Light said, "The new site...
Howick Santa Parade draws the crowds
The 70th Howick Santa Parade was a remarkable success, drawing unprecedented crowds to the Howick main street.
This year's parade, a significant milestone, was met...
South African expat issues public warning over crime
A well-known east Auckland resident is publicly issuing a warning about New Zealand’s escalating crime situation, which he says reminds him of the troubled...
Raised crossing proposed due to ‘high crash risk’
Another of east Auckland's busiest roads may soon get a raised pedestrian crossing in an ongoing effort to slow traffic down and prevent crashes.
As...
Funds found to back youth zone for Howick
More than $100,000 has been reallocated from two projects to support the Howick Youth Facility and Programmes budget line.
Howick Local Board chair Damian Light...
Marina closes ‘dump station’ due to costly vandalism
An east Auckland facility used by motorhome and caravan users has been so badly damaged by vandals that the people who operate it have...
Bishop blesses St Paul’s build site
The Anglican Bishop of Auckland, the Right Reverend Ross Bay, has blessed the build site of a new east Auckland church.
The ceremony at St...