147 years of Fiji Girmit
On Saturday evening I attended an event to acknowledge 147 years of Fiji Girmit, organised by the Fiji Girmit Foundation NZ.
Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival
On Saturday, I attended the Dragon Boat Festival hosted by Botany Chinese Association, along with Howick Local Board Acting-Chair Kai Zeng, and colleagues from neighbouring Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.
12th 3G4G Festival of Cultural Sharing
On Friday I attended 3G4G Festival of Cultural Sharing at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple. In it’s 12 year, the festival provides opportunities for local schools to visit and learn about the history and culture of this special place.
Consultation on Auckland regional skatepark strategy
Auckland Council is developing a regional skatepark plan to guide how skateparks and skate spaces across Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland are planned, upgraded, and connected.
Good news for Tarnica Playground!
The Howick Local Board is undertaking a minor refurbishment for the playground at Tarnica Reserve, Northpark in Botany.
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.
We will remember them.
On Anzac Day we take time to remember the contribution of all New Zealanders who have served our country. In particular the immense courage of the original Anzac troops at Gallipoli and beyond.
Celebrating Buddha's Birthday with peace and harmony
It was fitting that we gathered at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple on Saturday to celebrate Buddha's Birthday with a focus on world peace.
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.
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.
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.
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.
时雨 Showers of Spring exhibition opening
时雨 Showers of Spring exhibition has opened at Malcolm Smith Gallery at UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture in Howick.
New maintenance contracts opportunity to deliver better community outcomes
With nearly half our budget allocated to maintenance, you’d expect your local board to have good oversight and control over the $14M spend but unfortunately this hasn’t been the case. But there’s hope!
Flat Bush Pop Up Library coming soon!
In our Howick Local Board open workshop today, staff presented an update on the temporary library space for Flat Bush. The community has waited a long time for the library they were promised and while this isn't the permanent facility, I'm thrilled to see that we're closer than we've ever been before. There is still a lot of work to be done, but it's fantastic to see real progress!
Barry Curtis Park destination playground is open!
Fantastic morning as the new destination playground in Barry Curtis Park was opened for the community!
Have your say: pilot of fortnightly rubbish collections
Auckland Council is keen for public feedback on a potential pilot of moving to fortnightly rubbish collection.