Weekly Wrap Up: 31 August 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 31 August.
Monthly Report - August 2026
Last week the Howick Local Board accepted my members report for August. This is my sixth report for the term covering until 19 August.
Weekly Wrap Up: 24 August 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 24 August.
Weekly Wrap up: 17 August 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 17 August.
Howick Ratepayers and Residents AGM successful - political panel less so
On Saturday I attended the Howick Ratepayers and Residents Association AGM, which was run very efficiently but I was less impressed with the behaviour of some candidates in the following political panel.
Howick Youth Council (HYC) Annual Youth Summit
On Friday I attended the Howick Youth Council (HYC) Annual Youth Summit, a regular feature of the HYC calendar, it provides an opportunity for rangatahi (youth) from East Auckland to come together to attend workshops and discuss topics that are important to them and their peers.
Making democratic accountability for transport work won’t be easy
To make transport reform work, we will probably need to delegate some decision-making to staff for the more operational matters. Getting this right is vital to delivering on the local democratic accountability balanced with the practicalities of the potential workload.
Weekly Wrap Up: 10 August 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 10 August.
Local roads and footpaths must be fit for purpose
As footpaths transition from Auckland Transport to Auckland Council and Local Boards in October, I am very concerned that we will be burdened with more failing and missing assets without funding or a plan to address the issues.
Weekly Wrap Up: 3 August 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 3 August.
‘They covered the house in stories’, Te Tuhi’s 50th Anniversary Book
On Saturday, I attended the launch of Te Tuhi’s 50th Anniversary Book ‘They covered the house in stories’, along with Chair Bruce Kendall and Member Jack Collins.
Weekly Wrap Up: 27 July 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 July.
What services should the Flat Bush library, pool, and lesiure centre provide
Last week, the Howick Local Board (HLB) had an open workshop on the Flat Bush community facilities.
Weekly Wrap Up: 20 July 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 July.
Final stage of Eastern Busway finally underway
On Friday morning, we were invited to the sod turning for the final stage of the Eastern Busway project.
All Saints Howick Food Bank serving our community for 35years
On Sunday, some of the Howick Local Board attended a special service at All Saints Anglican Church, Howick to celebrate 35 years of their food bank providing for our community.
My report for July 2026
Last week the Howick Local Board accepted my members report for July. This is my fifth report for the term covering until 15 July.
Make sure we're working on what matters to you!
The Howick Local Board is currently consulting on our draft local board plan - our three year strategy that drives what we do for you.
Weekly Wrap Up: 13 July 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 July.
Celebrating Matariki at O Wairoa Marae
On Saturday we celebrated Matariki at O Wairoa Marae in Howick.