Weekly Wrap Up: 18 May 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 18 May.
Weekly Wrap Up: 11 May 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 11 May.
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.
Weekly Wrap Up: 4 May 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 4 May.
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.
Members Report: April 2026
At last weeks Howick Local Board meeting, my monthly report was accepted by the Board. While I'm doing weekly updates online, this provides a formal summary of what I've been up to and the issues that are in the top of my mind.
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