Public submissions on Plan change 120 close soon
Public submissions on proposed Plan Change 120: Housing Intensification and Resilience closes this Friday 19 December at 5pm.
Flat Bush Pop Up Library coming soon!
In our Howick Local Board open workshop today, staff presented an update on the temporary library space for Flat Bush. The community has waited a long time for the library they were promised and while this isn't the permanent facility, I'm thrilled to see that we're closer than we've ever been before. There is still a lot of work to be done, but it's fantastic to see real progress!
East Auckland turn out for public meeting on intensification
On Tuesday night there was a public information session for East Auckland to understand more about the proposed housing intensification and what it might mean for their communities.
Weekly Wrap Up: 1 December 2025
Each week I’m providing a quick summary of the meetings and events I’ve attended as a member of the Howick Local Board (HLB). This is my report for last week, starting Monday 1 December.
Rates capping is bad policy.
Rates capping is a bad idea - it's an overly simplistic answer to complex problem.
Weekly Wrap Up: 24 November 2025
Each week I’ll provide a quick summary of the meetings and events I’ve attended as a member of the Howick Local Board (HLB). This is my report for the week starting Monday 25 November.
Barry Curtis Park destination playground is open!
Fantastic morning as the new destination playground in Barry Curtis Park was opened for the community!
Public shares concerns about intensification at public meeting
On Tuesday 25 November there was a public meeting in Ōtara for the communities of South and East Auckland to learn more about the proposals for housing intensification and ask questions.
Weekly Wrap Up: 17 November 2025
Each week I’ll provide a quick summary of the meetings and events I’ve attended as a member of the Howick Local Board (HLB). This is my report for last week, starting Monday 17 November - please let me know if this is helpful.
Trans rights are human rights
Today (20 November) is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to remember those trans people we have lost to violence, discrimination, and bigotry. It forms part of Trans Awareness Week, which is an opportunity to celebrate the beauty, resilience, and courage of the trans community.
Public consultation open on Plan Change 120: Housing Intensification and Resilience
Auckland Council is currently consulting on Plan Change 120: Housing Intensification and Resilience.
Howick Local Board inauguration 2025
Last Thursday evening, the Howick Local Board held our inaugural meeting. It's a significant event, our first meeting of the new term where we're sworn in and elect our Chairperson and Deputy.
Have your say: pilot of fortnightly rubbish collections
Auckland Council is keen for public feedback on a potential pilot of moving to fortnightly rubbish collection.
Thank you Botany!
Progress results show that I've been returned to the Howick Local Board as one of the two representatives for Botany. Thank you to locals for your vote of confidence in me.
Thank you for an amazing three years!
It's been a privilege serving on the Howick Local Board for the last 3 years.
Happy Moon Festival!
On Monday, fellow Howick Local Board Adele White and I joined other guests at a wonderful celebration of the Moon Festival hosted by the Botany Chinese Association.
Happy Diwali!
We had a fantastic evening on Saturday with South East Auckland Senior Citizens' Association (SEASCA) annual Diwali celebration.
Happy 114th Birthday Taiwan!
It was a pleasure to attend the celebration last night hosted by Kendra Chen, the Director General of the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office.