Have your say on proposed Kilimanjaro Drive crossing
The Howick Local Board has asked Auckland Transport (AT) to investigate pedestrian safety near Kilimanjaro Park in Northpark, Botany.
时雨 Showers of Spring exhibition opening
时雨 Showers of Spring exhibition has opened at Malcolm Smith Gallery at UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture in Howick.
New maintenance contracts opportunity to deliver better community outcomes
With nearly half our budget allocated to maintenance, you’d expect your local board to have good oversight and control over the $14M spend but unfortunately this hasn’t been the case. But there’s hope!
Howick Library to close for 6months for vital roof renewal
Howick Library needs a new roof and while the works are underway the library will need to close for around six months.
Weekly Wrap Up: 8 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 8 December and will be my last for 2025 as we wrap up.
Proposed changes for Golfland Dr / Botany Rd / Tarnica Rd intersection
Golfland Drive and Botany Road intersection
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.