Howick Local Board

28/05/2026

Closing soon. Skateparks should work for everyone — whether you skate, scoot, ride BMX, roller skate or use mobility wheels.

Auckland Council is planning the future of skateparks and skate spaces across Tāmaki Makaurau, and we want to hear from the people who use them most https://tinyurl.com/2vpppck4

Tell us what’s working, what’s missing, and what would make your local skatepark better.

Have your say before Monday 1 June 2026.

Have your say from 24 April - 1 June 2026.

27/05/2026

Today is our May Howick Local Board meeting - where decisions that shape our local community are made. Join us in person or online. All welcome.

📅Thursday 28 May, 12pm
🏢Howick Local Board Meeting Room, Pakūranga Library Complex, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga

On the agenda for this month is:
🗣 public forum and deputations from Eastern Basketball Assoc; Tāmaki Estuary Protection Society; Howick Pakūranga Baseball Club
✅ Approval of Draft Howick Local Board Plan 2026; Kōkiri Agreement 2026/2027 (local board transport plan); Pakuranga Community Hall Renewal Project; Sport and Recreation Initiatives Funding; Business Improvement District (BID) targeted rate grants; Quarter 3 Performance Report and Reallocation of Funds.
💬 Feedback on shore-based shellfish harvesting in the Auckland Coromandel area; National Regulations for Time of Use Charging schemes

Full agenda is available online: https://aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeting/12499

While deputations need to be approved in advance, anyone can turn up and request a 3minute speaking slot in public forum.
If you can't make it, they're recorded and available online shortly after the meeting (previous meetings available here: https://tinyurl.com/3b8e4856)

26/05/2026

Need help understanding how our community grants programme works?

The Howick Local Board is proud to provide community grants to help individuals and organisations deliver events and activities in our community.

There's usually more applicants that we can afford so we prioritise events and activities that are being held in our area and can demonstrate strong benefits to the local community. There's things that we consider low priority (like fundraising, operational costs, or travel expenses) or won't fund at all (like alcohol or religious activities).

To help understand how our grants programme works, staff are running a free workshop.

📅 27 May 2026 2:30-4pm
📍 Botany Library

We expect there to be high demand for this session and there are limited spaces so it's vital you RSVP to [email protected]

Find out more about our community grants programme here: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/grants-community-support-housing/grants/local-board-grants/howick-local-board-grants.html

26/05/2026

Register now and secure your spot (scan the QR code in the post). We are proud to support this project alongside Sport Auckland👍 Thanks also to the team from East Auckland Tourism 😀

Friendly reminder, the Sport & Recreation Facilities Investment Fund is open. Apply now and help create the facilities your community needs https://tinyurl.com/3246xxks

Are you a sports club that wants to do more with social media marketing?

Come to this online workshop to learn about social media strategies and network with fellow sport clubs

Learn the basics of Facebook & Instagram, Create engaging content with Canva & CapCut, Stay up to date with lastest trends

📅Mon 22 June 2026

🕑6-7:30pm

📍online

🗣Speaker: Mosh Social Media

Encouraged attendance for club & community leaders, administrators, and anyone looking to learn more

By Sport Auckland, a Howick Local Board funded project

25/05/2026

🏟️ Sport & Recreation Facilities Investment Fund is open

We have great sport and recreation spaces that will benefit from this fund. Apply now and help create the facilities your community needs https://tinyurl.com/3246xxks

This fund helps invest in new and improved community sport and recreation facilities so Aucklanders have more places to move, play, and connect, including new builds and major upgrades (fields, courts, clubrooms) and renewals of existing facilities.
🔵 Address gaps in local sport and recreation facilities
🔵 Respond to the changing needs of participants and communities
🔵 Deliver quality facilities by leveraging external investment
🔵 Get more Aucklanders active and involved in sport and recreation

📅 Key dates
* Applications open: 25 May – 19 June 2026
* Decisions due: December 2026
* Activity to start after: 1 February 2027

🔎 What happens next
Applications will be assessed and shortlisted. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to provide more information, attend a site visit, or answer clarification questions. Applications are then reviewed by an independent assessment panel before final funding decisions are made by the Community Committee in December 2026.

Find out more here https://tinyurl.com/3246xxks

22/05/2026

Our local board is saddened to hear of the passing of local legend Graham Falla. For many years, he was at the heart of Mangemangeroa, generously sharing his knowledge, passion and care for the place and people around him. We send our love to his whānau during this time and thank him for the lasting impact he made on our community 💛

19/05/2026

🐶Lloyd Elsmore Dog Park Upgrade
We’re excited to share that renewal works at the Lloyd Elsmore Dog Park are scheduled to begin from mid next week (approximately 28th May depending on the weather).

In response to public request, the Howick Local Board is installing:
✅ New drinking fountain
✅ Improved drainage within the dog park
✅ Better play options for the dogs
✅ Additional entry point to help distribute foot traffic and mitigate potential health and safety concerns (particularly in situations involving aggressive dogs). This access point will also function as an emergency exit.
✅ New seating areas and natural shade. Existing fencing will be extended up to the tree line to take advantage of natural shade, as illustrated.

To safely carry out these works, the dog park will be temporarily closed for approximately 3–4 weeks from the start date (weather dependent). We understand this may be inconvenient for the community, but these upgrades will help make the park an even better space for both dog owners and furry friends 🐶

17/05/2026

We have done it! 🏆 Barry Curtis Park has officially been named the winner of the 2026 Recreation Aotearoa Parks Award for Playspace of the Year (over $500,000) 🏆

This national recognition reflects what can be achieved through strong local board investment, meaningful community consultation, and partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki💛

This image you see celebrates the dedicated people behind the build (our Parks, Community Facilities team), with mana whenua Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki ⚜️

Alongside Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, the Howick Local Board is incredibly proud of this achievement✨The award celebrates outstanding destination playspaces across Aotearoa, with Barry Curtis Park recognised for its inspiring design, connection to the Wairepo wetland environment, and inclusive spaces for people of all ages and abilities 🌠

Barry Curtis Park has become a destination for families from across Auckland and beyond 🎊 This is a tremendous win for our community, for East Auckland, and an enduring legacy for Sir Barry Curtis himself. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life — this award belongs to our whole community 👍

“Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.”
My success is not mine alone; it is the strength of many.

Auckland Council

Joining this year’s outstanding award winners were https://tinyurl.com/34aa38be

15/05/2026

📆 WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND IN EAST AUCKLAND 15 – 17 MAY 📆