Howick Local Board Public Forum tomorrow (28 Aug)
Important notice and original post from Howick Local Board:
Public Forum Thursday 28 August 2025
Draft changes to Auckland’s planning rules, aimed at protecting people and property from high-risk hazards and focusing more housing near town centres, will move to the next stage.
We know there’s strong local interest, especially in places like Howick Village, Sandspit Road, and Pakuranga. Right now, the plan is still in draft, and feedback is being gathered from local boards and mana whenua.
🛑 What it’s about:
- Stronger rules to protect homes from flooding and hazards
- Limiting new housing in high-risk areas
- Focusing future housing near town centres, transport, and jobs
- Planning for around 2 million potential homes (as required by central govt).
🗣️ Want to speak to the Howick Local Board? Come to our public forum:
📅 Thursday 28 August 2025
🕒 Speak for up to 3 minutes
📧 Email howicklocalboard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz to register.
📍 What’s next:
- Howick Local Board gives its feedback in coming weeks
- Council will decide in late Sept whether to notify the plan change
If notified, you’ll be able to have your say through formal submissions.
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77.8% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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7.4% Hmm, maybe?
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14.8% Yes!
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We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
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