More road safety projects delivered near schools
Awesome to see another three road safety projects delivered thanks to Howick Local Board partnership with Auckland Transport, thanks to the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF).
Weekly Wrap Up: 2 March 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 2 March.
Late Summer Harvest at Howick Historical Village
On Sunday I went to the Howick Historical Village LIVE Day with my whānau. It was a great opportunity to show them the village come alive thanks to the awesome and knowledgeable volunteers.
Blood Moon over Botany
Last week we were lucky to experience a total lunar eclipse and Blood Moon. I took this photo through my telescope in my backyard in Botany.
Weekly Wrap Up: 23 February 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 23 February.
Tour of Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant
Last Friday the Howick Local Board had the opportunity to tour the largest treatment plant at Māngere.
Weekly Wrap Up: 16 February 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 16 February.
Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple celebrates New Year
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Chinese New Year celebrations at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush.
Community turns out for Huntington Park Neighbours Day
Fantastic weather on Saturday for the annual Huntington Park Neighbours Day, organised by the Huntington Park Residents and Ratepayers Association.
Ti Rākau Drive congestion
I have heard loud and clear that residents and businesses are frustrated by the congestion and delays on Ti Rākau Drive.
Weekly Wrap Up: 9 February 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 9 February.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Botany Library
On Sunday I attended the Lunar New Year Celebration at Botany Library, organised by Botany & Flat Bush Ethnic Association.
Colours of Joy light up Barry Curtis Park
On Saturday, Barry Curtis Park was filled with the Colours of Joy! This wonderful Community-led event was organised by Rainbow Celebrating Life Trust.
Eastern Busway final leg to Botany now funded!
Great news - Auckland Transport and NZTA have confirmed that the Eastern Busway will be completed through to Botany!
Ti Rākau Drive road changes from 13 February
Between William Roberts Road and Gossamer Drive, new stormwater pipes will be installed to help prevent flooding. Between William Roberts Road and Gossamer Drive, new stormwater pipes will be installed to help prevent flooding.
Weekly Wrap Up: 2 February 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 2 February.
Tour of Eastern Busway
Before our Howick Local Board workshop last week, we were given the opportunity to do a site tour of the Eastern Busway Project.
Weekly Wrap Up: 26 January 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 first report for 2026, covering the week starting Monday 26 January.