Welcoming new citizens into New Zealand
One of the unexpected privileges of being the Chair of the Howick Local Board is overseeing the citizenship ceremonies for new New Zealanders.
Chinese Vocal Concert entertains and delights
On Friday 25 November, I had the pleasure of attending a Chinese Vocal Concert hosted by the Pakuranga Chinese Association. It was an amazing concert and wonderful afternoon.
Elected Chair of Howick Local Board (with cake)
Thank you to everyone for their birthday wishes yesterday. It was an extra special day for me, as it was also the inaugural meeting of the Howick Local Board.
Sun shining for Howick Village Hop
Fantastic weather in Howick for the Village Hop and Market, so no surprise there was a huge turnout.
'Local board’s fresh face keen to serve' - Times
It's an absolute honour to be elected to represent my community on the Howick Local Board. I love living in Botany, at the heart of East Auckland and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to serve my community.
Proud and humbled to be elected to Howick Local Board.
I’m proud to have been elected to the Howick Local Board, Botany subdivision. It’s a bittersweet, with my campaign for council unsuccessful. But I’m thrilled to be able to represent my community and help work towards a better Auckland.
Thank you for your support!
As the campaign draws to a close, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their support. Campaigns are a massive team effort and I appreciate everyone who has contributed in their own way.
Low voter turnout symptom of wider engagement issue
Every local government election there is a discussion about low voter turnout, yet every election seems to get worse.
Another extended shutdown of the rail network due to more poor planning
Auckland Transport’s shock announcement that they will be closing large portions of the passenger rail network throughout 2023 and beyond is yet another example of the poor planning holding our city back.
Vote now. Vote for change.
Auckland needs change in it's leadership and we're running out of time to vote for change.
Submission on Plan Change 78: Intensification
This is my submission on Plan Change 78: Intensification.
Proposed rules for housing intenfisication open for feedback
We have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed changes to housing rules in Auckland that will guide increased intensification (known as Plan Change 78).
Car Free Day opportunity to try alternatives
It's international Car Free Day so I'm using public transport to get across Auckland (as I often do). It takes a little more planning but pretty easy with the Auckland Transport's mobile app. Plus I can listen to some tunes and catch up on news, emails and social media.
Vote for change
I firmly believe that my skills in business improvement, combined with my governance experience and passion for my community is what is needed to move our city forward.
Voting in the Auckland Council elections
Council elections are done via post - sometime between 16 and 21 September you should receive your voting papers in your mailbox
Flat Bush deserves the Library and Community Centre it’s been promised for almost two decades
The Flat Bush and Ormiston area has numerous schools and is anticipated to have a population of 40,000 by 2025, yet it has no community facilities or library. Despite promised one for 17 years, the timeline on this project is unclear.
September 2022 Newsletter
My newsletter for September is out - with voting papers arriving soon, it’s time to vote for change. I’ve been busy out in the community and campaigning. Plus don’t miss your opportunity to meet the candidates this weekend!
Come meet your candidates!
This Saturday you are welcome to attend a casual meet the candidates event for all those standing in the Howick Ward area.
East Auckland deserves good councillors who will get things done
Fortyfoot Park (like Aberfeldy) and other reserves are being sold by Auckland Council in an effort to claw back their massive deficits. In the NZ Herald there was a good column by Simon Wilson that gets to the core of the issue - ineffective councillors.