Howick Local Board Business Meeting Report for April 2025
On Thursday 17 April, the Howick Local Board held our third business meeting of the year. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes. At the end there are links to the official minutes and recordings of our meetings.
Empowering community to take environmental action!
We had the pleasure of unveiling this beautiful new sign in Cockle Bay. Over the past 5 years volunteers from the Cockle Bay Residents and Rate Payers Association have transformed the local environment.
Submission on Electoral Boundaries Review 2025
The following is my submissions on the proposed electorate boundaries and names for the 2026 General Election.
New lanes open on Tī Rākau Drive.
Today I enjoyed my first trip along new westbound lanes on Tī Rākau Drive.
Review of general electorates needs to be fair
With general elections expected in 2026, the electoral boundaries for Parliament are being reviewed.
Howick Local Board attendance at meetings
As part of providing transparency, Auckland Council publishes the attendance for elected members.
Supporting Poppy Day
Today is Poppy Day, the annual fundraising day for the RSA. Donations go directly to supporting New Zealand's veterans of military service and their whānau.
Howick Local Board business meeting report for March 2025
On Thursday 20 March, the Howick Local Board held our second business meeting of the year. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes. At the end there are links to the official minutes and recordings of our meetings.
Happy Birthday to Buddha!
Another wonderful event at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush, as we celebrated Buddha's birthday on Saturday 5 April.
Ramadan Mubarak
On Saturday All Hands Aotearoa hosted an iftar for locals - the meal eaten by Muslims at sunset to break their fast-during Ramadan.
Fairer and more effective representation for Flat Bush!
I’m really happy to see that the Local Government Commission has approved the proposed changes for the Howick Local Board.
Annual declaration for 2024
Transparency is critical to a functioning democracy. Our democracy is representative, meaning we elect representatives to make decisions on our behalf.
Howick Local Board business meeting report for February 2025
On Thursday 20 February, the Howick Local Board held our first business meeting of the new year. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes. At the end there are links to the official minutes and recordings of our meetings.
Stunning weather at Community Carnival and River Festival
Stunning weather brought a great crowd to the Pakuranga Rotary Club's Community Carnival and River Festival.
Submission on Treaty Principles Bill
This is my submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
Wrapping up 2024!
It’s been a busy year and Christmas is approaching fast. As we farewell 2024, it’s good to look back on the year that has been.
Final Eastern Busway Update for 2024
The project team has out together this great video showcasing the amazing work they've been up to this year, with some great flyover shots of the progress to date.
Local Government Reform cannot forget localism!
Yesterday the government announced their plans for local government reform, including the removal (again) of the four wellbeings.
New tractor for Howick Coastguard
Howick Volunteer Coastguard have an incredible new tractor which they showed off at the Howick Santa Parade on the weekend.