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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Encourage an increase of home ownership by supporting a more innovative use of land supply.

  • Advocate to council for fully costed infrastructure plan and planning approach to ensure intensification is done well.

    Provide transparency on resource consent applications and projects, providing more opportunities for locals to engage constructively.

    Advocate for better design standards to ensure homes are accessible, warm and dry.

  • Encourage an increase of home ownership by supporting a more innovative use of land supply.

  • Advocate to council for fully costed infrastructure plan and planning approach to ensure intensification is done well.

    Provide transparency on resource consent applications and projects, providing more opportunities for locals to engage constructively.

    Advocate for better design standards to ensure homes are accessible, warm and dry.

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