Howick plans, agreements and reports

Howick Local Board Plan 2023

Our local board plan is a three-year strategic plan that guides local board activity, funding and investment decisions. It also influences local board input into regional strategies and plans, including the Auckland Plan (the 30-year vision for Auckland), our 10-year Budget (long-term plan) and the annual budgets.

Get a copy of the current plan

​Get a copy of the previous plan

You can request accessible Word documents of local board plans through our contact centre or by visiting one of our libraries with council services.

Howick Local Board Agreement (budget)

The local board agreement sets out the local board's budget and funding for activities and performance measures for the financial year.

Local board agreements are part of the council's budget process. Visit One-year and 10-year budgets to find out more about our budgets.

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Read our budget plans in full.​​

​Howick Play Plan 2025

The Howick Play Plan 2025 identifies opportunities to invest in and expand play beyond the traditional playground.

This includes:

• accessible spaces for play
• play for older people
• art installations
• play in nature
• community events
• play in urban and council-owned places.

​Howick Sport and Active Recreation Facilities Plan

The Howick Sport and Active Recreation Facilities Plan is a guide to help the Howick Local Board decide where to focus future spending on sports and recreation facilities.

The plan:

• supports smarter planning for future sports and recreation facilities
• avoids one-off spending
• suggests which facilities should be built or upgraded
• gives estimated costs where possible.

Howick Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan

In November 2024, the Howick Local Board adopted the Howick Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan. This plan was developed with Auckland Emergency Management with input from the wider community.

The plan provides people in the Howick area with advice and information about:

• local hazards
• preparing for emergencies
• responding during emergencies.

Read the plan, a summary of the plan and our hazard factsheet to learn:

• how to prepare for an emergency
• what you and your family should do in an emergency
• who to contact to report a problem
• how to respond to different hazards in your area.

Visit AEM - Local boards for the Howick Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan.

Achievements reports

These achievements reports contain summaries of projects, initiatives, and advocacy efforts towards making Howick an even better place to live, work and play.

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Howick Urban Ngahere Action Plan 2021

The Howick Urban Ngahere Action Plan aims to recognise and replenish Tāmaki Makaurau’s urban ngahere (forest).

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​Howick Walking and Cycling Network Plan November 2018

This document defines the long-term walking and cycling network plan for the Howick Local Board area. It is a visionary and guiding document intended for use by elected members, Council and CCO officers, community and volunteer groups, private developers and other interested parties.