Community night sky viewing for Matariki
Wonderful way to celebrate Matariki with community astronomy viewing thanks to Highland Park Community House and the Auckland Astronomical Society.
Progress on Mill Road good news for locals
Recently the Howick Local Board received an update from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi about the Mill Road Project. This has been selected by the Government as part of their Roads of National Significance (RONS).
Mānawatia a Matariki!
Matariki is a time for remembrance, celebrating the present and looking to the future.
Another record year for the Moth Plant competition!
The 2025 Moth Plant Pod Competition officially wrapped up with our Celebration Cluster at Pakuranga Heights School — another record-breaking year!
Temporary Library for Flat Bush coming soon!
Thursday 19 June 2025 was a massive day as the Howick Local Board signed off the funding required to deliver a temporary library in Flat Bush!
Ancient kauri carving unveiled as living taonga for tamariki
An absolute joy to be at the unveiling of this incredible pou at Cascades Kindergarten on Sunday.
Eastern Busway update June - changes for Pakūranga and Tī Rākau Drive
More changes for Pakūranga and Tī Rākau Drive:
Howick Local Board Business Meeting report for May 2025
On Thursday 15 May, the Howick Local Board held our fourth regular 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.
Cooking rice in support of cultural festival
Every year the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush runs an outreach programme for local schools. In it's 11th year, 3G4G teaches local tamariki the value of Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds and Giving, Gratitude, Goodness, Growth.
Future of Marina Fitness confirmed
Pleased to report that last week the Howick Local Board voted to confirm that Marina Fitness remain open for at least the next 3 years.
Howick Local Board advocating for better outcomes
I travelled into the city centre on Wednesday 14 May to speak to the Auckland Council Governing Body and present the Howick Local Board feedback into the annual plan.
Kotahitangi (unity) on display at UXBRIDGE
Beautiful and moving occasion on Saturday as the community gathered with mana whenua, Kāhui Ariki (Māori royal family), and representatives of kīngitanga (Māori royals).
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.