Weekly Wrap Up: 20 July 2026
Each week I’m providing a quick summary of the meetings and events I’ve attended as a member of the Howick Local Board (HLB).
This is my report for last week, starting Monday 20 July.
Final stage of Eastern Busway finally underway
On Friday morning, we were invited to the sod turning for the final stage of the Eastern Busway project.
All Saints Howick Food Bank serving our community for 35years
On Sunday, some of the Howick Local Board attended a special service at All Saints Anglican Church, Howick to celebrate 35 years of their food bank providing for our community.
Make sure we're working on what matters to you!
The Howick Local Board is currently consulting on our draft local board plan - our three year strategy that drives what we do for you.
Weekly Wrap Up: 13 July 2026
Each week I’m providing a quick summary of the meetings and events I’ve attended as a member of the Howick Local Board (HLB).
This is my report for last week, starting Monday 13 July.
Celebrating Matariki at O Wairoa Marae
On Saturday we celebrated Matariki at O Wairoa Marae in Howick.
Government delays Murphys and Redoubt Road intersection, again.
The Government has announced that they are slowing down the delivery of their Roads of National Significance (RONS).
Great news for Burswood - new playground coming soon!
Recently the Howick Local Board granted approval for construction of a new playground for Burswood. This will be funded by the Eastern Busway project, as part of the compensation for the impacts of property acquisition and construction.
Howick Local Board feedback on Plan Change 120
On Thursday 2 July, the Howick Local Board heard from resident and ratepayers associations, and local residents. We then discussed their input, asked staff for advice, and debated our feedback.
Delivering for our community
I’m really proud of the work we've done over the past few years, upgrading our public spaces to respond to the changing needs of the communities we serve.
Pakūranga Road and Rā Hihi intersection update
Eastern Busway have completed the works to add an additional lane for drivers heading towards Howick through the Pakūranga Road and Rā Hihi intersection.
Auckland is prepared for arrival of bird flu (H5N1)
Auckland Council is preparing for the possible arrival of the H5N1 strain of bird flu and what this could mean for Auckland.
Weekly Wrap Up: 6 July 2026
Each week I’m providing a quick summary of the meetings and events I’ve attended as a member of the Howick Local Board (HLB). This is my report for last week, starting Monday 6 July.
Reusing and Recycling vital
Last week, members of the Howick Local Board were offered an opportunity to tour the Onehunga Community Recycling Centre and the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).
Weekly Wrap Up: 29 June 2026
Each week I’m providing a quick summary of the meetings and events I’ve attended as a member of the Howick Local Board (HLB). This is my report for last week, starting Monday 29 June.
Welcome to our newest citizens
Wonderful Citizenship Ceremony today, hosted by the Howick Local Board.
Mānawatia a Matariki!
We kicked off our Matariki celebrations with a wonderful community-led event at Te Tahawai Marae on Saturday.
Estuary Art and Ecology Awards marks 20 years of environmentally focused artworks
Saturday was a busy day, starting in the early hours with a dawn whakatuwhera / opening ceremony for the 20th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards at UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture.
Weekly Wrap Up: 22 June 2026
Each week I’m providing a quick summary of the meetings and events I’ve attended as a member of the Howick Local Board (HLB). This is my report for last week, starting Monday 22 June.