Howick Information Service

Welcome to Howick Information Service, located at 91 Picton Street, Auckland, New Zealand. As an establishment, point of interest, tourist attraction, and travel agency, we offer a wide range of services to both locals and visitors alike.

One of our main services is assisting with property rates. Whether you need to pay your property rates, make changes to your property rates, or require help with paying them, our knowledgeable staff is here to assist you. We also offer the convenience of receiving your property rates bill by email and provide information on applying for financial assistance to heat your home or change your address. Additionally, we offer solicitors property rates services to cater to your legal needs.

We understand the importance of waste management and offer valuable information on collection dates, what can be disposed of in your rubbish, recycling or food scraps bins, reporting missed collections or dumped rubbish, and finding ways to dispose of unwanted items. You can even book an inorganic collection through our agency.

For those needing assistance with resource and building consents, inspections, pools and fencing, renovation projects, and planning zones, we have experts available to guide you. We can also provide information on earthworks, stormwater systems, engineering approvals, and working on trees, among other services.

At Howick Information Service, we are dedicated to helping communities recover from extreme weather and natural disasters. We provide information on the repair and regeneration of Auckland after such events, ensuring a resilient and safe environment for all.

Our agency is also responsible for issuing licenses for various businesses, including health and beauty, hairdressers, markets, mobile trading, brothels, alcohol, food, funeral directors, campgrounds, home-based enterprises, and rubbish and waste businesses.

We keep you informed about important plans and policies that shape Auckland, including the Auckland Plan, the Auckland Unitary Plan, 10-year budget, annual budget, bylaws, policies, projects, and annual reports. Our team is committed to sustainability and regularly produces reports on air and water quality, stormwater, biosecurity, coastal hazards, geological hazards, and the overall State of Auckland.

Understanding how Auckland Council operates is essential, and we provide information on local elections, finances, procurement, official information and privacy, council-controlled organizations, the executive lead team, and elected representatives.

For art enthusiasts, we offer details on public art, galleries, theatres, artists in residence, heritage preservation, and trails. Additionally, we provide access to archives and records.

If you require property information, our agency can help you find the CV or planning zone, order a LIM (Land Information Memorandum), property file, or any other property-related documents.

We also assist with cemetery records, plot bookings, and venue hire for various events. Dog owners can pay dog registration fees, adopt a dog, report dog problems, find dog walking areas, and obtain licenses for stock, poultry, or bees.

We value your input and encourage you to have your say on proposals or at meetings to help shape Auckland. Stay updated on public notices, hearings, plan changes, notified resource consents, and the People's Panel.

For recreational activities, we provide information on parks, pools, leisure centers, libraries, walking or cycling tracks, wharves, and boat ramps. You can also book venues, sports fields, campsites, or swimming lessons through our agency.

Recently, we held local elections, and Wayne Brown was elected as the new mayor of Auckland. We will update this section with information about Mayor Brown and his policies once it becomes available.

Explore our website to learn more about our services and offerings. We are here to assist you with any inquiries or assistance you may require. Press enter to skip the carousel content, or use the tab key to navigate through the carousel images. We look forward to serving you at Howick Information Service.