Share views on playgrounds and dog-walking

A designer’s drawing of the proposed new playground at Barry Curtis Park in Flat Bush. Image supplied

By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson

Opportunities to have your say!

For all of these you can have find out more and have your say at your local library, online at akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz, or calling 09 301 0101

Help improve your local playgrounds

With more than 70 playgrounds in the Howick Local Board area, costs to renew and maintain them are increasing beyond our resources. We’ve also heard some aren’t very exciting and lack opportunities for all ages.

We need your input to understand how we can provide playgrounds that meet the needs of our growing and diverse communities. Feedback is open until Sunday, February 9.

Should more dogs mean new rules?

While most dog owners are responsible, our growing population of both people and dogs brings some challenges.

Auckland Council wants to limit the number of dogs a person can walk to six, with no more than three off-leash.

The Howick Local Board is concerned about the impact on dog walkers and encourages locals to have their say.

Council is also updating dog access rules for 14 regional parks, and 64 local parks and beaches.

The Howick Local Board is proposing changing Lloyd Elsmore Park to require dogs to be on a leash within 10 metres of the Howick Historical Village due to incidents.

This is similar to the rule requiring dogs on-leash near sports fields and doesn’t impact the dog park. Feedback is open until Sunday, February 23.

Keeping cemeteries safe and respectful

Auckland Council manages over 50 cemeteries and crematoria, and while most are working well, some rules are outdated and duplicated so council is proposing updates.

There are no proposed changes to the day-to-day use of council cemetery services.

Feedback is open until Sunday, February 23.