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Howick Local Board feedback on Pakūranga Road and Rā Hihi intersection
Howick Local Board, Transport, Eastern Busway Damian Light 04/05/2026 Howick Local Board, Transport, Eastern Busway Damian Light 04/05/2026

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.

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Transport reform for Auckland
Transport Damian Light 04/05/2026 Transport Damian Light 04/05/2026

Transport reform for Auckland

Last week Parliament gave the final approval for transport reform for Auckland, probably the most radical change for Auckland since the formation of the super city in 2010.

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Update on Stage 2 of The Parade, Bucklands Beach
Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 22/04/2026 Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 22/04/2026

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.

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Give Public Transport a Go!
Transport Damian Light 20/04/2026 Transport Damian Light 20/04/2026

Give Public Transport a Go!

With fuel prices rising and growing focus on reducing our carbon footprint, it’s a great time to try public transport.

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Chapel Road Shared Path
Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 10/04/2026 Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 10/04/2026

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!

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Eastern Busway update for March 2026
Eastern Busway, Transport Damian Light 31/03/2026 Eastern Busway, Transport Damian Light 31/03/2026

Eastern Busway update for March 2026

Eastern Busway update for March 2026

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April road closures for Pakūranga
Eastern Busway, Transport Damian Light 31/03/2026 Eastern Busway, Transport Damian Light 31/03/2026

April road closures for Pakūranga

April will be a busy month for construction in Pakūranga as the Eastern Busway takes advance of the lower traffic during school holidays

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More road safety projects delivered near schools
Transport, Howick Local Board Damian Light 09/03/2026 Transport, Howick Local Board Damian Light 09/03/2026

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).

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Ti Rākau Drive congestion
Transport, Eastern Busway Damian Light 20/02/2026 Transport, Eastern Busway Damian Light 20/02/2026

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.

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Eastern Busway final leg to Botany now funded!
Eastern Busway, Transport Damian Light 13/02/2026 Eastern Busway, Transport Damian Light 13/02/2026

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!

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Ti Rākau Drive road changes from 13 February
Transport, Eastern Busway Damian Light 10/02/2026 Transport, Eastern Busway Damian Light 10/02/2026

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.

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Tour of Eastern Busway
Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 10/02/2026 Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 10/02/2026

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.

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Have your say on proposed Kilimanjaro Drive crossing
Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 02/02/2026 Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 02/02/2026

Have your say on proposed Kilimanjaro Drive crossing

The Howick Local Board has asked Auckland Transport (AT) to investigate pedestrian safety near Kilimanjaro Park in Northpark, Botany.

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Proposed changes for Golfland Dr / Botany Rd / Tarnica Rd intersection
Transport Damian Light 15/12/2025 Transport Damian Light 15/12/2025

Proposed changes for Golfland Dr / Botany Rd / Tarnica Rd intersection

Golfland Drive and Botany Road intersection

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Eastern Busway update for December 2025
Transport Damian Light 15/12/2025 Transport Damian Light 15/12/2025

Eastern Busway update for December 2025

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Eastern Busway update for Oct 2025
Transport Damian Light 03/10/2025 Transport Damian Light 03/10/2025

Eastern Busway update for Oct 2025

🚌 Eastern Busway update for October 2025

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Business East Tāmaki transport breakfast
Howick Local Board, Transport, Infrastructure Damian Light 01/10/2025 Howick Local Board, Transport, Infrastructure Damian Light 01/10/2025

Business East Tāmaki transport breakfast

Thank you Business East Tāmaki for hosting another fantastic breakfast meeting this morning.

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More safety improvements coming for The Parade, Bucklands Beach
Transport, Howick Local Board Damian Light 29/09/2025 Transport, Howick Local Board Damian Light 29/09/2025

More safety improvements coming for The Parade, Bucklands Beach

The Howick Local Board (HLB) has been working with Auckland Transport (AT) on safety improvements for The Parade, Bucklands Beach.

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Rā Hihi flyover officially opened
Transport Damian Light 26/09/2025 Transport Damian Light 26/09/2025

Rā Hihi flyover officially opened

As the sun rose over Pakūranga, we walked over Rā Hihi in preparation for its opening.

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Consultation on Kerrykeel Drive, Flat Bush
Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 02/08/2025 Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 02/08/2025

Consultation on Kerrykeel Drive, Flat Bush

Ormiston Primary School, along with residents, parents and the wider Flat Bush community, has raised concerns about pedestrian safety and high traffic speeds in the vicinity of the school.

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