Public consultation on fortnightly rubbish pilot coming soon
Auckland Council is considering running a six-month pilot of fortnightly rubbish collections, but wants public input first.
Business East Tāmaki transport breakfast
Thank you Business East Tāmaki for hosting another fantastic breakfast meeting this morning.
New plan for housing intensification
Last week the Governing Body of Auckland Council (Mayor and Councillors) voted to approve the replacement plan for intensification.
More safety improvements coming for The Parade, Bucklands Beach
The Howick Local Board (HLB) has been working with Auckland Transport (AT) on safety improvements for The Parade, Bucklands Beach.
Rā Hihi flyover officially opened
As the sun rose over Pakūranga, we walked over Rā Hihi in preparation for its opening.
Funding secured to progress Ostrich Farm sports fields in Flat Bush
“The Howick Local Board is pleased to see this funding for this critical project that will provide vital sports field capacity for South East Auckland. We've got massive and growing demand for sports fields, and this funding allows us to deliver this project sooner and better.”
Auckland East Chinese Society Alliance Election Forum
Thank you to the Auckland East Chinese Society Alliance for organising Monday’s election forum at the Pakūranga Community Hall.
Candidate event organised by Korean Positive Ageing Charitable Trust
Last week Korean Positive Ageing Charitable Trust hosted a community meeting, providing locals an opportunity to hear from those standing in the upcoming election.
Fewer lanes on Pakūranga Road to enable flyover
Rā Hihi – the flyover above Reeves Road - will open to vehicles in October, five months ahead of schedule. But to enable that to happen, major work is needed on Pakūranga Road to build the access to the structure.
Voting underway!
I dropped off my voting papers at my local library this afternoon. It's full circle as Botany Library is the same place I dropped off my nomination forms.
Ko tēnei te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Ake Ake Ake!
Kia ora! Ko tēnei te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Ake Ake Ake!
It’s Māori Language Week and, to celebrate 50 years, the theme is Ake Ake Ake.
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.