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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!