New leaders for Flat Bush from October 2025
Flat Bush is a significant and growing community that deserves good representation. Until now, they've been represented by the Botany subdivision of the Howick Local Board which included 70,000 residents from Northpark to Clover Park.
A+ for climate justice
Thank you Generation Zero for the A+ rating for my positions on climate justice.
I’m standing for my community
I'm standing for both the Howick Local Board and Auckland Council.
Draft intensification plans released
On 21 August 2025 the Policy and Planning Committee endorsed a draft replacement plan change to enable staff to consult on it with iwi authorities, government ministries and adjoining councils, and to request local board views on the draft replacement plan change and a corresponding withdrawal in part of PC78.
Opportunity to take back (some) control of intensification
Parliament has just passed legislation that gives Auckland an opportunity to take back some control of housing intensification. But there are still challenges ahead and there are limitations on what can be done next.
Transparency is vital to our democracy
As part of providing transparency, Auckland Council publishes the attendance for elected members at business meetings and workshops. For Local Boards, these are published every quarter and available online for the whole term.
Consultation on Kerrykeel Drive, Flat Bush
Ormiston Primary School, along with residents, parents and the wider Flat Bush community, has raised concerns about pedestrian safety and high traffic speeds in the vicinity of the school.
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.