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 11 members. Members are elected to represent different subdivisions within the local board area. two 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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Support open and public local board workshops for transparency.

    Keep council organisations accountable to provide quality advice, accurate data and effective public engagement and feedback.

    Increase local board decision-making power to reflect local views and needs. Practical decision making.

  • Support open and public local board workshops for transparency.

    Keep council organisations accountable to provide quality advice, accurate data and effective public engagement and feedback.

    Increase local board decision-making power to reflect local views and needs. Practical decision making.