Tag: Auckland Council
Graffiti removal leads to brighter village
By Georgia Whitehead, AUT University Journalism Student
Howick Village is looking tidier and more welcoming after the Beautification Trust removed almost 200 incidents of...
Dog park plan draws criticism
Opponents of a plan to construct a dog park in east Auckland say the site chosen is inappropriate and the process was rushed and...
Vote moves public reserves closer to sale
By Chris Harrowell and Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, Funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council has moved one step closer to being...
Howick 175 Update
Celebrating Together 1847-2022 / Whakanui Tahi Ana
175 chairman, Rev Dr Richard Waugh QSM provides an exclusive update to Times newspaper readers
2022 is a very...
Illegal rubbish dumping still an eyesore
People living in a rapidly developing part of east Auckland are still being plagued by the ugly sight of piles of illegally dumped rubbish.
Elevation...
Wednesday Weed Whacking
With their boots planted in the dirt every Wednesday morning, the expert weed whacking volunteers are intent on eradicating harmful invaders from Mangemangeroa Reserve.
Led...
Tāmaki Estuary seagrass returns
Tamaki Estuary is slowly showing signs of ecological recovery after several decades of poor health.
One of most encouraging signs appears to be the gradual...
Nervous wait for reserve sale opponents
People campaigning to stop the potential sale of multiple east Auckland public reserves will soon find out if their efforts have paid off.
Auckland Council...
Beach users say dogs causing problems
The Howick Local Board has been asked to be "very careful" with the rules relating to dogs on beaches.
Local residents Catherine Priscott and her...
Dispute over building’s use continues
It appears unlikely an east Auckland community facility will have its full potential utilised any time soon as a standoff over its management drags...
Have your say on new housing rules proposed for Auckland
By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga
Following legislation passed by Parliament, Auckland Council is currently seeking submissions on their proposal to change the rules...
We need your feedback
By Adele White, chairperson Howick Local Board
Kia ora!
The Howick Local Board continues to hold workshops and business meetings online with a view to...
Residents stepping up to shape their community
Reducing crime, stopping illegal rubbish dumping, and getting people to work together to solve local problems are the focus of a newly formed community...
Buildings of six storeys and taller get green light
An east Auckland suburb may soon be home to buildings six storeys high and taller as a result of changes the Government has made...
$1.5m cover for bowling club’s greens
People who love the sport of bowls can look forward to being able to play it year-round and in all weather conditions at an...
Pine Harbour ferry trial picks up pace
Auckland Transport (AT) has launched its new weekend ferry service trial between Pine Harbour Marina and Downtown Auckland.
The trial will run until Monday April...
Help shape Auckland’s future
Attending meetings, voting on budgets, debating issues, advocating for the local community, and responding to numerous phone calls and emails about a variety of...
‘A disaster waiting to happen’
Urgent action is needed to address the threat of flooding in preparation for future severe weather events striking east Auckland.
That's the view of Howick...
34 per cent increase in Auckland property values
Auckland Council's latest property valuations released today show significant movements across the region, with an average value increase of 34 per cent.
The updated values...
Scallop populations diminish by more than 90 per cent
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
Funded by New Zealand on Air.
A comparison of scallop surveys between last year and 2012 has found that...
Climate package to boost public transport
Bus users are set to benefit if Auckland Council's proposed climate action package receives support as part of this year's annual budget.
In the Howick...
The war on weeds
A recent report has indicated that New Zealand's battle against harmful weeds falls short in a national-level plan or strategy.
Simon Upton, the Parliamentary Commissioner...
Commissioners hear opposition to reserves’ sale
Dozens of people who oppose revoking the reserve status of three east Auckland public parks so they can be sold have finally had the...
‘This is supposed to be a democracy’
Howick Local Board member Bob Wichman is accusing Auckland Council of misrepresenting the facts over the use of his council email account.
But the council...
Rubbish dumped in polluted pond
The sight of rubbish floating on the surface of an east Auckland pond visited by families and children is being labelled "absolutely disgusting".
That's the...
Skaters need new location
The driving force behind the promotion of wheeled sports in east Auckland wants to hear from anyone who can offer local riders a safe...
Police station closed with blessing
The Howick Police station has been formally closed before being shipped off to its new home.
The building sits on land in Moore Street owned...
Campaigners fume over change to hearings
People fighting the proposed sale of east Auckland public reserves are angry they now won't be able to express their view over a key...
Sea slugs wash ashore on Mellons Bay
A warning has been sounded by locals after sea slugs washed up on an east Auckland beach.
A woman on a popular social media group...
Call out for election candidates
People considering standing as candidates in this year's Auckland Council elections should start preparing.
The elections for positions on the council and Howick Local Board...
$120k to tackle deadly tree disease
More than $100,000 will be spent to tackle an incurable tree disease that's kept a popular east Auckland walking track closed for more than...
Have your say on coastal management plans
Auckland Council is calling for local communities to share their input and thoughts on Auckland's eastern coastal areas for their shoreline adaptation plans.
Shoreline Adaptation...
Council prepares for Omicron
Like many other organisations, Auckland Council is preparing for how widespread community transmission of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 might affect its services, service...
Memorial cross removed
A family is appealing for information and witnesses after a memorial cross and all its sentimental items were stolen from Maraetai.
On Friday January 14...
Local hero retires after 30 years of service to community
A long-standing local is retiring this month after nearly 30 years of service to the community.
Cherry Tawhai started working as Te Tuhi's centre administrator...
Waterworld comes to Maraetai
Waterworld Aquapark is making a splash in Maraetai/Ohinerangi this summer.
The massive inflatable water course will be coasting the shores of Maraetai and surrounding beaches...
Luxon vows to keep fighting for Botany
He became the National Party's leader after just a year in politics and now Botany MP Christopher Luxon is vowing he won't forget about...
Pools and leisure centres to reopen
Auckland Council’s pools and leisure centres will require vaccination passports for the eligible population under the traffic light framework.
Gyms, group fitness and recreation centres...
Roadside fishing draws criticism
Concerns are being raised about safety issues for pedestrians and motorists caused by people fishing from an east Auckland roadside.
Bucklands Beach resident Glenn Cochrane...
Doing what we love this summer
By Naisi Chen, Labour List MP based in Botany
Let's not mince words - it's been a tough couple of months for east Auckland....
New name and pilot for coastal management plans
Auckland Council's second Shoreline Adaptation Plan (SAP) pilot - which targets Beachlands and the eastern coast - has been launched with a focus on...
Remaining water restrictions lifted in Auckland
Water restrictions have ended in Auckland.
Auckland Council’s governing body unanimously agreed to lift the region’s remaining outdoor water restrictions following a report from Watercare.
Remaining...
Covid puts brakes on reserves’ sale
The Government’s yo-yoing in and out of Covid-19 lockdowns is delaying the process required for the proposed revocation of reserve status of five public...
Police searching for new base
East Auckland residents concerned they may lose a long-standing police presence in the community can rest easy.
Plans are advancing to sell the Auckland Council-owned...
Mayor blasts rubbish dumpers
Auckland mayor Phil Goff is adding his voice to the growing criticism of people who feel entitled to illegally dump their rubbish in east...
Calls for service coming in
By Adele White, Howick Local Board chairperson
Kia ora!
This Covid-19 lockdown seems to have lasted forever!
It has, however, been heartening to see our...
Move to delay elections slammed
Legislation that will give the Government the power to delay next year’s local body elections until 2023 is being met with howls of outrage...
Call for ideas to activate community space
Organisations are invited to share their ideas on how they could get the most from an historic east Auckland community facility.
Expressions of interest are...
Anger over ‘horrific’ parking problem
Previously plush, green grass berms in two east Auckland streets have been transformed into mud due to workers at a nearby construction project driving...
Is this east Auckland’s messiest street?
If there was an award given for the messiest street in east Auckland, Elevation Street in Flat Bush would be a strong contender to...
Rubbish dumped outside charity store
Some people are taking advantage of the latest Covid-19 lockdown to de-clutter their homes, but not in a way that's productive or legal.
Large piles...
Te Puru Park to get vital upgrade
Te Puru Park at Beachlands will be see improved facilities in the next year.
Auckland Council says that growing player numbers have put pressure on...
Keeping safe during Covid
Kia ora!
At the onset of Covid-19 level four lockdown starting last month, it was great to see our community fall straight back into the...
Let your colours fly
Chorus and the Beautification Trust is encouraging east Aucklanders to let their colours fly in their latest creative initiative.
They are calling for local artists...
Elliot St ‘a danger’
A Dannemora woman has raised concerns to Auckland Council and Auckland Transport over a busy street behind Owairoa Primary School in Howick.
Elliot Street is...
Tourist attraction looks to the future
One of east Auckland's most well known tourist attractions has created a strategic plan in an effort to ensure its survival.
The Howick Historical Village...
Improvement work is under way
Kia ora!
Alcohol ban
Working closely with the Howick Business Association, Auckland Council's operations team has installed four new alcohol ban signs within the Howick Village.
The...
Residents step up to fight council plan to sell reserves
Local residents opposed to the sale of public reserves in east Auckland say they're determined to keep up the fight.
Auckland Council's finance and performance...
Residents fight back against boy racers
Danny Wright remembers lying in bed the first night his family spent at their new east Auckland home and wondering if they’d moved next...
Government prioritises cycle bridge over Busway
The recent news that the Government and Auckland Council have delayed the completion of the Eastern Busway by two years is gutting news for...
Residents’ group wanted trees removed
Four large magnolia trees would have been removed from an east Auckland park if a local residents' group had its way.
The Howick Ratepayers and...
Council advances plan to sell public reserves
Independent commissioners will be appointed to read submissions made as part of the ongoing process to sell public reserves in east Auckland.
Auckland Council's finance...
BBYC: AC defence should stay in NZ
Bucklands Beach Yacht Club (BBYC) wants to see Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) host the America's Cup challenge in New Zealand but accepts that...
Concern over road safety at primary amplifies
Road safety concerns for Owairoa Primary School have increased exponentially in the past week.
On Thursday June 3 concerned parent Ruth McLaren sent an email...
Point View Heritage Society marks 20 years
On Sunday May 30, the Point View Heritage Society celebrated the 20th anniversary of its incorporation with a luncheon at Fisher House in Highbrook.
The...
Flat Bush library project on hold
People living in one of New Zealand's fastest growing communities will have to wait a little longer to get their own library and community...
Moth pod competition heeds revolutionary results
The Eastern Enviroschools cluster has celebrated schools working to reduce waste and eradicate moth plants.
Students, teachers and parents from a variety of Howick Ward...
Rugby club looks to East
John East has a lot on his plate. That was not the plan.
At 62, he was already looking to buying a boat and heading...
Local board identifies priorities
Upgrading rural roads, restoring local beaches, and tackling climate change are at the forefront of the Howick Local Board's future priorities.
The board has agreed...
Critical pathway in jeopardy
A critical pathway link between Beachlands South East residential area and Pine Harbour Marina has been placed in peril by a proposed housing development...
Plans to sell police station land progressing
Police are tight-lipped about contingency plans should they have to vacate the site of the current Howick station.
As the Times reported in April, Auckland Council...
Saga over inorganic rubbish collection
Ten months after Graeme Rose made a booking to have his inorganic rubbish removed from his east Auckland home, it was finally taken away.
The...
Howick Police Station integral to our community safety
Many of you will now be aware of the proposed closure of the Howick Police Station following Auckland Council's decision to sell the land...
Improvements are under way
Kia ora!
I trust Easter brought whatever you desired - perhaps some rest and relaxation, family fun, a time to get the garden in shape,...
Man calling for tree branch’s removal
An east Auckland man has been battling for six months to have a large branch cut off a tree after he inadvertently smacked his...
Popular public park set to be sold
An east Auckland public reserve popular with families, children, and their pets may soon be on the chopping block.
Passionate Sunnyhills residents are behind a...
Former library building set to be sold
It's a large and derelict eyesore in the heart of an east Auckland shopping precinct and its future will finally be decided.
The former Howick...
Auckland’s newest shopping centre to open
Todd Property Group managing director Evan Davies says that despite Covid-19-related challenges over the past 12-months, including the recent Alert Level 3 lockdowns in...
Changes to Polyfest in a Covid environment
A change in Auckland's alert levels and students back at school is welcome news for the organisers of the ASB Polyfest.
This year's revised format...
Council – We’re keen on your feedback
SAVING LOCAL RESERVES
In August last year the Local Board was asked to provide feedback on the disposal of local properties as part of Auckland...
‘It looks like they’ve made their mind up’
The number of residents trying to stop the sale of east Auckland's public green spaces is growing.
Auckland Council has notified the public it wishes...
Have your say on reserves’ sale
The time has come for people opposed to the potential sale of a group of east Auckland public reserves to make their voices heard.
Auckland...
Yacht club locked in parking battle
"Do you want the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club to survive as a community facility and sporting club in your Howick ward area?"
That was the...
Ormiston Town Centre counts down to opening
Todd Property Group has announced the official opening date of Ormiston Town Centre, with doors opening to welcome the local community on Thursday March...
Howick Ward Councillors urge locals to have their say
Auckland Council is now seeking feedback on the 10-year Budget, what’s important to you, and how to pay for it.
Howick Ward councillors Sharon Stewart...
Councillor: Residents concerned by road works ‘overkill’
An east Auckland elected representative says she's heard from residents concerned about the "overkill" of road works and orange cones in the local community...
Residents fighting to stop reserves’ sale
Irate residents are battling to stop the proposed sale of four east Auckland public reserves.
Auckland Council wants to dispose of green spaces it owns...
Happy New Year to all
What a beautiful summer we are having.
The board's workshops have recommenced, and board members have enjoyed attending local events over the past few weeks....
A double celebration for Rosa Chow
What do a policeman, politician, priest, principal, lawyer, educator, specialist advisor to council and chair of Howick Local Board have in common?
They have all...
Campaign for new skate park ramps up
A father and son are leading the charge to improve the facilities available to east Auckland's skateboarders and scooter riders.
Aaron Martin, 29, and his...
Mystery surrounds eels’ death
An investigation has failed to determine what killed dozens of eels found dead in an east Auckland waterway more than a month ago.
Burswood resident...
Development’s opponents vow to fight on
Two of the opponents of a proposed east Auckland apartment development say they're as determined as ever to stop it from going ahead.
Box Property...
Names chosen for new public roads
Agreement has finally been reached on the names assigned to three new public roads being built in east Auckland.
The Howick Local Board was initially...
Dozens of eels found dead
An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of dozens of eels in an east Auckland waterway.
Burswood resident Paul Taylor posted...
Emotions run hot at public meeting on housing
Several hundred people packed into a local school hall on a recent Monday night for a rowdy and at times heated public meeting about...
Water restrictions adjusted for summer
Auckland Council has voted to adjust the city’s water restrictions.
From December 14 residents will be able to use handheld hoses fitted with trigger nozzles,...
Auckland’s water restrictions may be eased
Residents' efforts to save water and large spending on increasing the city's water supply means consideration can be given to easing restrictions, mayor Phil...
‘Our reserves are not for sale’
The fight to stop four east Auckland public reserves from being sold is drawing some heavyweight political support.
Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown and Botany MP...
An influx of rubbish dumping
Comment
Illegal rubbish dumping
It has been disappointing to see an influx of rubbish dumping in both urban and rural parts of Howick.
Illegal rubbish dumping refers...
Feedback needed on Auckland’s water safety rules
To help keep everyone safe while out on the water, Auckland Council has rules to minimise accidents and other risks.
These rules are contained within...
