Consultation on Sunnyview Ave
In response to community concerns about the lack of crossing facilities on Sunnyview Avenue, the Howick Local Board asked Auckland Transport to investigate options to make it safer for children and families to get to Shelly Park Primary School.
Consultation on Stage 2, The Parade Bucklands Beach
The Parade on Bucklands Beach is a popular destination for families and local residents. After years of complaints and concerns from local residents about unsafe driving, the Howick Local Board asked Auckland Transport to improve safety through speed calming.
Eastern Busway connecting communities and driving growth
Eastern Busway will provide more transport choice for East Auckland. But it's also an opportunity for urban regeneration.
My nominations are in!
Exciting milestone this morning as I handed in my paperwork to become a candidate in the upcoming elections. Handing in my paperwork in my local library is always a special moment and keeps it truly local.
Fixing funding of local boards
At our workshop last week, the Howick Local Board received an update about our asset portfolio and it was pretty confronting.
Consultation on Howick Sailing Club
The Howick Sailing Club has asked the Howick Local Board to consider granting them an extension to their lease at Howick Beach to allow them to create a larger storage shed (next to their existing building)
Progressing Flat Bush Library and Community Hub and Aquatic and Leisure Centre projects!
The Howick Local Board formally asked staff to advance to a focused planning phase, building on previous work and community engagement.
More improvements for Highland Park Library!
As part of the Howick Local Board multi-year renewal project of the much-loved Highland Park Library, more improvements are coming soon.
Mahi toi (artwork) unveiled at Half Moon Bay
Beautiful mahi tai (artwork) unveiled at dawn this morning at the Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal.
Pre-Election Report released
As part of the build up towards the elections, Auckland Council has released it's pre-election report.
Dog attacks on the increase
Auckland is experiencing a significant increase in dog attacks, aggressive dog behaviour and roaming dog complaints.
Community clean up in Salford Park
As part of the celebrations for Matariki, the Ōtara Waterways and Lakes Trust organised a community planting day at Salford Park, Flat Bush.
Howick Local Board attendance at meetings April to June 2025.
As part of providing transparency, Auckland Council publishes the attendance for elected members at business meetings and workshops. Here is the Howick Local Board result for April to June 2025.
Road safety dashboard provides transparency
In the past 5 years, 15 people were killed on roads within the Howick Local Board. 162 received serious injuries (requiring medical or hospital care) and 947 received minor injures.
Howick Local Board business meeting summary for June 2025
On Thursday 19 June, the Howick Local Board held our fifth 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.
"We do not want you to forget the country of your birth"
One of the most enjoyable duties as a local board member is being involved in Citizenship Ceremonys. Each event is a massive celebration of the journey that our newest citizens have taken to arrive at this point, and it's a privilege to be a part of it.
Watercare is financially independent
As of today, 1 July 2025, Watercare is financially separated from Auckland Council. This enables Watercare to leverage their own assets (which have a much longer lifespan) to raise the $13.8 billion they need to address the challenges we're facing.
Dog bylaw changes coming
Last week Auckland Council confirmed the latest dog management bylaws and policies including updated on leash, on/off leash areas at nine regional parks, and limits on the number of dogs that can be walked at once.
I'm standing for our community
I'm pleased to announce that I intend to stand for the Howick Local Board and Auckland Council in the elections this October.