Another early start, but well worth it to attend the Howick Youth Council Principals Breakfast for 2024, where the new council introduced their teams and plan for the year to local school principals.

On 5 March I had the privilege of officiating the citizenship ceremony for over 300 new New Zealanders.

Fantastic to see the Lantern Festival return to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland! Even better than it's now in our backyard at the Manukau Sports Bowl, making it even easier to enjoy.

Last Saturday evening, the Ormiston Entwine meet for the final time this year. This informal community networking group is funded by the Howick Local Board to help bring the newer communities of Flat Bush and Ormiston together.

Awesome day as we celebrated the 70th Howick Santa Parade this afternoon.

Last month, the Howick Local Board hosted our second community forum for the term. Our first was for organisations that support our communities in need, this one was for our diverse ethnic and cultural communities.

The tradition marks the beginning of the festive season in Howick, proudly funded by the Howick Local Board.

We're thrilled to report that the Howick Youth Facility is moving ahead!

Over the weekend, the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand celebrated their Cherry Blossom Festival.

Yesterday the Howick Local Board faced one of the most challenging decisions of this term - funding for early childhood education.

Last week I had the honour of being welcomed onto O Wairoa Marae - Te Whare Wānanga O Wairoa.