Good news for Tarnica Playground!
The Howick Local Board is undertaking a minor refurbishment for the playground at Tarnica Reserve, Northpark in Botany.
Howick Local Board feedback on Pakūranga Road and Rā Hihi intersection
At our meeting on 23 April 2026, the Howick Local Board provided our formal feedback on the proposed solutions.
Weekly Wrap Up: 27 April 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 27 April.
Game Over coming to Pakūranga
Last Friday members of the Howick Local Board and other special guests were lucky to get a sneak peek at the upcoming Game Over Pakuranga.
Weekly Wrap Up: 20 April 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 April.
Update on Stage 2 of The Parade, Bucklands Beach
Since 2014, the Howick Local Board (HLB) has been working with Auckland Transport (AT) on safety improvements for The Parade, Bucklands Beach.
Weekly Wrap Up: 13 April 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 April.
Weekly Wrap Up: 6 April 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 April.
Chapel Road Shared Path
For years, we've heard concerns from the public about the lack of safe walking or cycling path along Chapel Road between Ormiston and Stancombe Roads. We've been working with Auckland Transport to identify potential solutions and I'm pleased that we now have a proposal!
Weekly Wrap Up: 30 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).
Flat Bush Library is open!
Flat Bush finally has a library! We’ve opened the temporary Flat Bush library in the Ormiston Town Centre, providing a space for our community connect and learn.
Weekly Wrap Up: 16 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 16 March.
Weekly Wrap Up: 9 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 9 March
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.
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.