The Village is looking a picture with numerous trees accentuated in the evening with fairy lights and the new banner poles with Auckland Council banners in place.
For a preview from your own home of the Village lights go to www.howickvillage.co.nz, Gallery, Howick Village at Night.
The upgrade of the bus shelter in front of the Village square is well underway and when the scaffolding comes down the shelter should look pristine.
The new development “The Village Lane” now has increased occupancy with another tenant due to move in in September this year.
This development is the first completely new build on the main street of Howick Village for many years and it adds a more modern touch to our fabulous Village.
The popularity of Howick Village can be gauged by the arrival of local franchisees of national business chains, with both Flooring Xtra and Stihl taking up residency.
This is a big plus for the Village. As mentioned above, another franchisee of a large chain, Majestic Tea Bar will be opening in the Village Lane around September this year.
The Howick Village Association (HVA) has been negotiating with Auckland Council to get the health and safety issue of raised paving stones around the tree in the Village Square fixed.
This has been a frustrating issue, now dragging into its ninth month. I hope it doesn’t require someone to injure themselves before we can get some action from Auckland Council.
This week will see the HVA host representatives/managers of the numerous BIDs (Business Improvement Districts) from all over the greater Auckland region.
It is another opportunity to showcase our amazing Village to key people from all over Auckland.
Finally, to all our community, keep warm and healthy and you can be assured of a cozy, warm welcome on stepping inside any of the excellent businesses we have in Howick Village.
Ken Scott,
Chair, Howick Village Association Inc (HVA)
