Howick
Howick has a wonderful coastal location and boasts many good swimming beaches including
Other main attractions found in the ward are the
Community Advocacy Plan
The Howick Community Board published an award winning 
Advocacy Plan - Howick [Adobe Acrobat PDF - 775.27 KB] which outlines the needs and desires for the community.
Ward Map
Howick lies in the eastern part of Manukau and closest to Pakuranga. Howick boasts loads of good beaches, sprawling suburban area with some fantastic shopping malls, parks and entertainment complex.
You may view the boundaries of the Howick ward on this map Ward map - Howick [Adobe Acrobat PDF - 154.75 KB].
Demographic Profile
Howick has the third highest population at 39,438 among the seven wards in Manukau and is home to more Europeans (66%) than any other ward with a significant proportion of its residents belonging to the Asian ethnic group (24%). The rest of the population consist of 4% Maori and 2% Pacific peoples.
More than half of the working population hold high-end occupations in professional, managerial and technical fields with matching high personal and household income levels being second highest in the city. Howick residents join neighbouring Pakuranga and Botany-Clevedon as the most highly qualified, with 18% holding an advanced vocational or higher qualification, while 14% of residents do not hold any formal qualification, the lowest level in the City (Source: 2006 Census).
More details of the Howick 2006 Census Profile - Howick [Adobe Acrobat PDF - 595.4 KB].
Community Board
The Howick Community Board meets in the evening on the fourth Monday of each month. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Board Members
The following are the current members of the Howick Community Board:
Jim Donald (Chairman)
111 Macleans Road
Bucklands Beach
Home phone: 09 535 8711
Mobile: 027 279 9176
Email: jimdonald@hotmail.com
Lyn Murphy
46A Cheriton Road
Howick
Home phone: 09 534 4748
Mobile: 021 162 1508
Business phone: 09 968 8000
Email: lynsbizz@xtra.co.nz
Sheanagh Noles
54 Clydesdale Avenue
Howick
Home phone: 09 534 4893
Mobile: 027 288 8882
Email: Steve.sheans@xtra.co.nz
Councillor Jami-Lee Ross
Manukau City Council
Private Bag 76917
Manukau City
Home phone: 09 271 3255
Mobile: 0274 059 178
Email: jross@jami-leeross.com
Hamish Stevens
3 Glenoaks Rise
Howick
Home phone: 09 437 2000
Mobile: 027 494 1762
Business phone: 09 259 3135
Business fax: 09 259 3013
Email: hamishs@xtra.co.nz
Councillor Sharon Stewart
21 Treeway
Pakuranga
Home phone: 09 577 4127
Mobile: 027 243 1685
Email: sharonstewart@xtra.co.nz
Adele White
52 Pearson Road
RD 1
Whitford
Home phone: 09 530 9090
Business phone: 09 538 0346
Email: dellys@xtra.co.nz
Board Relationship Manager
Each board is supported by a relationship manager. If you would like more information about the Howick Community Board please contact:
Shirley Samuels
Phone: 262 8900 ext 8708 or 5424
Mobile: 0272 314 860
Email: shirley.samuels@manukau.govt.nz
Community Advisor
Each ward in Manukau has a community advisor who can help you with:
- Networking and linking to other resources
- Funding information
- Advice and information on managing your community group
- Group facilitation
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Local community project development.
The community advisor for Howick is:
Bernadette Pereira
Address: Howick Office, Seymour Building
46 Fencible Drive
Howick
Mobile: 027 243 4389
Phone: 09 262 5442
Fax: 09 262 5413
Email: bernadette.pereira@manukau.govt.nz
Major 2009 LTCCP (Long Term Council Community Plan) Issues
|
Issue |
Board Submission |
|
Howick Town Centre |
Howick Town Centre Development plan included in the T2060 strategic spatial plan |
|
Beach Stormwater Catchment proposal |
Council to consider the beach stormwater catchment proposal |
|
Uxbridge Heritage Precinct |
Council will provide $50,000 for the Uxbridge heritage precinct concept plan |
|
Library |
Extend the Howick library and demolish Keall house |
|
Whare in the Gardens of Memories |
Whare will be available for use by a variety of community groups to promote Maori traditions |