The Howick Local Board area includes the established suburbs of Pakuranga and Howick and the new growth areas of Botany and Flat Bush. It also includes the industrial estate in East Tamaki.

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Pakuranga is located on the eastern side of the Panmure Inlet and boasts many community facilities such as Lloyd Elsmore Park and the Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts. 

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Howick has a wonderful coastal location, with good swimming beaches such as Cockle Bay, Howick Beach and Mellons Bay. Other main attractions are Howick Village and Mangemangeroa Reserve. 

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Botany is a growing community and includes the Flat Bush development. Its major attractions are Botany Town Centre, Ormiston Road Bridge and Barry Curtis Park.

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East Tamaki's business area is rejuvenating in part due to development at the 107 hectare Highbrook Business Park.

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Howick and Pakuranga are well-established communities that provide significant local community facilities. Botany/Flat Bush is a relatively new area undergoing rapid and substantial growth. 

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