Howick Local Board

Botany Subdivision
The Howick Local Board is one of 21 local boards in Auckland. The local board makes a plan for your area and decides on local issues, activities and facilities. It also oversees council services and facilities in your area, including libraries and parks. The local board is made up of nine members. Members are elected to represent different subdivisions within the local board area. Three members will be elected from your area. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Howick Local Board election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Maintain the protection of our water resources by providing a transparent education forum for local residents.

  • Encourage and support community-led planting and pest free initiatives and ensure these are coordinated alongside council led programmes.

    Reduce the bureaucracy community organisations are forced to navigate through for funding and other support, shifting focus to enabling community.

    Advocate for waste minimisation and recycling programmes in the area, working with businesses and schools.

  • Maintain the protection of our water resources by providing a transparent education forum for local residents.

  • Encourage and support community-led planting and pest free initiatives and ensure these are coordinated alongside council led programmes.

    Reduce the bureaucracy community organisations are forced to navigate through for funding and other support, shifting focus to enabling community.

    Advocate for waste minimisation and recycling programmes in the area, working with businesses and schools.

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