Areas/Suburbs – Pakuranga, Howick, Botany, Flat Bush and East Tamaki
Howick Local Board Plan Priorities - Key Outcomes:
Outcome 1: People in our communities feel safe, engaged and connected.
- People actively contribute to their community
- Build and maintain mutually beneficial relations with Māori
- People are safe with access to services to support their wellbeing
- Rangatahi/youth in Howick have a voice, a valued, and contribute.
Outcome 2: Well-planned public spaces that support active, healthy and sustainable lifestyles
- Community facilities, spaces and activities enable people to participate, learn and grow
- Parks, open spaces and coastal areas support a wide variety of recreational activities.
- Sports and recreational opportunities respond to the needs of our communities
- Accessible waste reduction facilities, services and activities
Outcome 3: Heritage, local arts and cultural diversity are valued
- Enable people to engage with local history, and share their diverse cultures
- Support local arts, culture, music and heritage activities and experiences
Outcome 4: Our natural environment is protected, restored and enhanced
- Empower the community to take environment action
- Protect and enhance our unique coastline
- Protect the mauri (lifeforce) of our awa (waterways)
- Our large natural areas are enhanced and protected
Outcome 5: A prosperous local economy supporting business growth and opportunity
- Support local business recovery from impact of COVID-19
- Vibrant town centres
- Grow the number of businesses locating in Howick local Board area’s key industrial and commercial areas
- Generate business activity and employment by increasing visitor numbers to Howick
Outcome 6: Effective and accessible transport choices
- Public transport services that people can easily access
- Active transport infrastructure enables connection with schools, key community facilities and transport hubs
- Our road network is safe, well maintained and fit for purpose
- Our road network enables local economic prosperity