Tag: Auckland Council
Draft Howick Local Board Plan out for consultation
We're excited to present our draft Local Board Plan for feedback.
We've spent the first half of this year out talking to locals about what's...
Mike Lee ousted from Auckland Transport board
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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Councillor Mike Lee has been ousted from his seat at the Auckland Transport...
Accountant Nancy Lu selected as National Party candidate
An east Auckland chartered accountant is standing as a List-only candidate for the National Party at this year's general election.
Nancy Lu says as a...
Kainga Ora rejects social media claims
Kainga Ora - formerly Housing NZ - is swatting down claims made on social media it's planning to build public housing at two adjacent...
Final chance to share views on Howick Local Board’s draft plan
People have one last chance to have their say on a document that details the Howick Local Board's strategy and goals for the next...
Approval granted to build water sports centre
The Howick Local Board has granted landowner approval to a trust proposing to build a water sports facility in east Auckland.
The board voted on...
Auckland Council drops its biosecurity responsibilities, boating association says
Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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A boating association is calling for help from the Hauraki Gulf Forum as fears...
Councillors fear IMSB will colour consultation for Māori seats
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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Councillors fear the public's lack of awareness about the Independent Māori Statutory Board...
Messy berms make community ‘look rundown’
Grass berms are getting scruffy in parts of east Auckland and residents want something done about it.
Bucklands and Eastern Beaches Ratepayers and Residents Association...
Oaken Residences coming to former police site
The first stage of the property development planned for the site of the former Howick Police station is expected to be completed by October...
Sun shines on planting day at Mangemangeroa
The Friends of Mangemangeroa, along with around 120 volunteers from various organisations including Rotary, Botany & Flat Bush Ethnic Association, Pakuranga Chinese Association, Botany...
Auckland Council votes to sell seven per cent of its Airport...
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, funded by New Zealand on Air
A two-day brawl among councillors for Auckland Council’s shares in Auckland International...
Mayor dangles social services carrot in bid to sell airport shares
Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, funded by New Zealand on Air
Mayor Wayne Brown's latest draft of his Auckland Council budget proposal pulls back...
Call to share views about community’s future
East Auckland residents are being asked to help shape the future direction of their local community.
The Howick Local Board's local board plan lays out...
Trees set for the chop to make way for transport project
More than 1000 trees may get the chop to make way for a major transport infrastructure project in east Auckland.
The $1.8 billion Botany to...
Action needed to protect park’s ‘scientifically important’ feature
Residents are angry at the damage caused to an east Auckland park that left part of it looking like a “swamp”.
The problem in Macleans...
Unhappy homeowners considering legal action
A group of disgruntled Bucklands Beach residents is against the height of a proposed development in Waller Avenue and may even bring in lawyers.
The...
Board wants reduced speed limits overturned
The Howick Local Board is asking Auckland Transport (AT) to change the speed limits on a group of busy local roads back to what...
Privilege to serve as Howick Local Board chairperson
By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson
The Howick Local Board is responsible for governance on local issues, activities, and services such as libraries,...
East’s top cop taking on new role
Counties Manukau East Police area commander, Superintendant Scott Gemmell, is leaving the role to take up a new position with police as Director: Partnerships...
‘Amazing’ building planned for former Howick Library site
The property developer set to build on the site of the former Howick Library says she wants to create something "amazing" the community will...
Stewart accepts critical findings into Auckland’s flood response
Howick ward councillor Sharon Stewart says she accepts the findings of a report into the official response to the devastating flooding in Auckland in...
Looters chased from tornado-damaged house
A tornado that struck east Auckland on Sunday night left parts of the community looking like a war zone.
Strong winds lifted tiles from roofs,...
Auckland Council budget sees record-breaking online submissions
Laura Kvigstad, Auckland council reporter
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Auckland Council's Annual Budget 2023/2024 consultation is expected to triple last year's consultation numbers...
Special day to celebrate women
By Robyn Fox
To celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, the Zonta Club of East Auckland awarded Natasha Astill a floral tribute of...
Sod turned on final stage of Eastern Busway
Work on the final stage of east Auckland's largest public transport project is now under way and it will take about four years to...
Auckland Council quits Local Government NZ
Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, Funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council has resigned from Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) after Mayor Wayne...
Almost 10 per cent of Auckland ferries cancelled
Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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Recent figures from Auckland Transport (AT) shows 9.9 per cent of ferries were cancelled...
Residents fed up with noisy neighbours
Gill Court has been battling for more than a year to have loud nightly noise at a neighbouring property dealt with and she says...
Howick RSA to be sold
The Howick RSA’s largely-abandoned building and land on Wellington Street will be sold.
The building, home to the Howick Returned and Services Community for 40 years,...
Beachlands shoreline adaptation plan approved
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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The Beachlands shoreline adaptation plan has received the stamp of approval from Auckland...
Festival to celebrate city’s diversity
A major event celebrating diversity is being staged in east Auckland this month as part of the World of Cultures festival.
The festival is staged by...
Council issues grim budget update
Auckland Council has issued a financial update relating to a major public transport project and the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.
It shows the cost of...
No such thing as a free lunch at Auckland Council committee
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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An Auckland Council committee chair has shown his colleagues there is no such...
Additional charges laid over homicide
Three people have appeared in court in relation to a fatal assault in east Auckland late last year that led to a man's death.
The...
Police hope new station will deter criminal activity
The officer in charge of the new Howick Police station says he hopes its presence will help to deter people from breaking the law...
Can you help identify these graffiti vandals?
Police want to hear from anyone who can help identity several people captured on security camera defacing multiple locations in Howick village with green...
Fight to save our local Citizens Advice Bureau
Auckland Council's ongoing effort to reduce debt may lead to cuts in the funding received by the local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB).
The organisation provides...
Submission close soon on Beachlands development
Pohutukawa Coast residents are being encouraged to have their say on a plan change that would allow the development of a new coastal urban...
AEM: Be prepared for another significant weather event
Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) is working closely with MetService, the Mayor’s Office, Auckland Council and partner agencies to ensure the region is as prepared...
Speeders putting kids, pets, at risk
By Josie Lu, journalism intern
Speeding cars are putting children at risk in Bucklands Beach, a Bucklands and Eastern Beach Ratepayers and Residents Association...
Settled weather helps with clean-up efforts
MetService is forecasting a settled run of weather for the Auckland region this week, apart from the odd passing/light shower today and Friday.
They are...
Former Howick Library building almost gone
The former Howick Library in Fencible Drive is finally being demolished.
The building was previously owned by Auckland Council and is a well-known east Auckland...
More heavy rain forecast for Auckland
More rain was on the way for Auckland this week with the MetService extending the timing of the severe weather warnings in place.
Auckland Emergency...
Councillor condemns proposed local board funding cuts
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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Auckland mayor Wayne Brown's budget proposal looks to cut the city's local board...
Public get more time for submissions on plan changes
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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After two proposed amendments and a squabble between councillors, the public has been...
New Howick Police station opens its doors
The new Howick Police station has officially opened its doors to the public after a 10-month wait.
Police were forced to move from their previous...
Parents fight to save their beloved Kauri Kids centre
Local parents are nervous about a proposal to potentially shut or sell a chain of highly-valued early childhood centres.
Auckland Council has publicly released staff...
Beachlands plan change open for submission
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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A private plan change that would allow a 3000-dwelling development in Beachlands is...
Cleaner “verbally abused” at council building
The ongoing friction over use of the Howick War Memorial Hall may be worsening with a cleaner allegedly having been "verbally abused" while recently...
Government announces major crime-prevention package
The Labour Government has announced a multi-million dollar package designed to reduce retail crime and re-offending.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Police Minister Chris Hipkins...
Council sport investment fund opens
Auckland Council has launched its latest contestable funding round for sport and recreation facilities across the city.
Its Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund for...
Former library building finally sold
The former Howick Library building has been sold to a property developer.
Auckland Council owned the large and derelict building in Fencible Drive which has...
Residents celebrate victory in fight to save public reserve
A passionate east Auckland community has come together to celebrate winning the fight to maintain public ownership of its much-loved local reserve.
About 100 people...
More than 269,000 bus trips cancelled in Auckland
Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown is calling out the Labour Government over what he says is its inaction to address Auckland’s ongoing public transport crisis.
Brown,...
Supporting struggling families this Christmas
Auckland Council is supporting the Auckland City Mission's work to bring Christmas joy to people in need.
The mission's annual Auckland's Angels appeal provides festive...
Councillors and mayor sworn in
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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Councillors and the mayor have been sworn in at the first meeting of...
Howick schools win biosecurity award
Howick Ward schools have won the New Zealand Biosecurity Kura (School) Award.
Auckland has the unenviable reputation of being the "weediest city in the world".
Four...
Bus trips suspended from timetables
Auckland Transport (AT) says bus service trips that are being regularly cancelled due to a driver shortage will be temporarily suspended from timetables from...
Simeon Brown confirmed as general election candidate
The National Party has re-selected incumbent Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown as its candidate for the electorate at next year's general election.
Brown was first elected...
Number of classified dog owners approaches triple digits
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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Across the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of dog owners' classifications from Auckland Council...
COMMENT: New leadership for Auckland
By Simeon Brown
Auckland has a new mayor, Wayne Brown, and a new majority centre-right council following the recent local elections, the first time Auckland...
Recycling facility upgrade helps minimise waste
East Aucklanders are being encouraged to do their part to help minimise the amount of rubbish set to landfill in the city each year.
The...
Annual staff costs hit $1b for Auckland Council group
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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The number of big Auckland Council salaries are rising and new mayor Wayne Brown...
Survey highlights the big concerns for Aucklanders
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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Congestion, crime and the cost of living have been highlighted as the big issues...
Auckland Council looks to crack down on illegal dumping
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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Auckland Council is calling on Aucklanders to report illegal dumping with hopes of cracking...
New councillor wants to stop reserve sales
Incoming Howick ward councillor Maurice Williamson is strongly criticising efforts by Auckland Council to sell several local public reserves.
Williamson was elected to the role...
Work continues to renew our community
Kia ora!
We have been busy preparing for summer.
At the pools
The Lloyd Elsmore Pools Splash Pad surface protection has worn down to bare concrete in...
Regional parks management plan passes with applause
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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The regional parks management plan passed with full support around the table at Auckland...
Councillors look forward to ‘fixing Auckland’
Sharon Stewart and Maurice Williamson say they're looking forward to working with new Auckland mayor Wayne Brown to tackle the city's major challenges.
The two...
Voting closes in local elections – the race is on!
East Auckland residents will soon have an idea who’s going to serve as the city’s next mayor as well as represent the Howick ward...
Housing planned for former police station site
Land previously occupied by the Howick Police station will one day contain dozens of brand new townhouses.
The section at 34 Moore Street is among...
Effort to resolve War Memorial Hall’s management fails
A last-minute attempt to resolve the ongoing saga of management of the Howick War Memorial Hall before this year’s local elections has failed.
The Picton...
Candidate advocates for changes to local issues
Billy Davis, Howick Local Board candidate, Pakuranga subdivision
I am standing for a seat on the Howick Local Board for the following reasons:
To...
Ethnic local election candidates hit hard by defaced billboards
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, Funded By New Zealand on Air
Billboard vandalism "hits hard" for ethnic candidates in this year's local election,...
Ex-engineer seeking to be next mayor
Craig Lord is standing to become Auckland’s next mayor because he wants to make the bad things about the city good and the good...
Candidate “furious” over booklet error
Candidate profile booklets sent to local voters in this year's Auckland Council elections contain an error that was not corrected prior to them being...
Draft golf plan goes for further consultation despite challenge
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, Funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council’s draft golf investment plan is pushing forward with another round...
Dog attacks hit five-year high
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, Funded by New Zealand on Air
A five-year high in dog attacks, animal shelters bursting at the seams...
Burns keen to bring energy and vision to local board
Bo Burns, Howick Local Board candidate, Howick subdivision
Bo Burns is a current member of the Howick Local Board and is campaigning for re-election...
Wichman calls time on local board role
Howick Local Board member Bob Wichman is not seeking re-election to the board at this year’s Auckland Council elections after three terms in the...
Light slams delays on new library
Flat Bush deserves the library and community centre it's been promised for almost two decades.
That's the view of Damian Light, who's standing as an...
Your 2022 local elections candidates
East Auckland locals will soon have the chance to vote for candidates at this year's Auckland Council elections.
There are hopefuls in the race to...
Duo campaigning on platform of change
Vinson Yu and Nichola Painter, Howick Local Board candidates, Pakuranga subdivision
Vinson Yu and Nichola Painter are standing together in the Pakuranga subdivision of...
‘Jumping the gun’ proves pricey for construction company
A construction company which was building homes in Flat Bush has been fined $32,500 for beginning work without building consents.
Platform Homes (PHL) started work...
‘Fishing is killing shags’
East Auckland resident Corina Hooper has seen first-hand the devastating impact that fishing has had on the pied shag population within the Tamaki Estuary.
Pied...
Candidates vow to tackle crime
Two local Auckland Council candidates have created an action plan to tackle rising crime rates and improve community safety across the city.
Howick Local Board...
‘Jumping the gun’ proves pricey for construction company
A construction company which was building homes in Flat Bush has been fined $32,500 for beginning work without building consents.
Platform Homes (PHL) started work...
Advice for election candidates
People who get elected onto the Howick Local Board need to know their way around a laptop computer, be open-minded and a good listener,...
Auckland Council rejects Three Waters governance model
Auckland Council opposes the proposed Three Waters governance model which it maintains lacks accountability.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore and Regulatory Committee...
Candidates seeking to move community forward
There’s a new local-body political ticket in east Auckland and it’s standing a swath of fresh faces at this year’s Auckland Council elections.
Howick Local...
Council tries to limit intensification in Beachlands
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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In an eleventh-hour change to intensification plans, Auckland Council is attempting to limit...
Soiled adult nappies found on beach
Of all the things someone wouldn't want to come across while walking on a local beach, soiled adult nappies would be near the top...
Pak’n’Save Highland Park in the pipeline
Is glacial progress still progress?
In February 2018, Foodstuffs North Island heralded the purchase of Highland Park Shopping Centre and its intention to bring a...
Residents group being resurrected
Keen locals are needed to help breathe new life into a once active east Auckland community group that's been dormant for several years.
Steve Udy...
Mayoral candidates battle for votes
Five of the candidates hoping to replace outgoing Auckland mayor Phil Goff have spoken of their personal stories and detailed their visions for the...
‘Dog didn’t need to die’
An east Aucklander who found and rescued a lost pitbull that was later euthanised is calling for more awareness surrounding Breed-Specific legislation (BSL).
Whitford resident...
Fight to protect aquatic life
Work is under way to prevent the ecological damage that's contributed to the deaths of aquatic life in east Auckland's waterways.
About 30 eels were...
Children flock to revamped playground in Cockle Bay
It's taken many months and almost $250,000 but a colourful and newly revamped children's playground in east Auckland is finally open to the public.
As...
Light speaks out against busway’s path
A local candidate in this year's Auckland Council elections has come out swinging against the latest decision regarding the route of the Eastern Busway.
Damian...
