Community turns out for Huntington Park Neighbours Day
Fantastic weather on Saturday for the annual Huntington Park Neighbours Day, organised by the Huntington Park Residents and Ratepayers Association.
Ti Rākau Drive congestion
I have heard loud and clear that residents and businesses are frustrated by the congestion and delays on Ti Rākau Drive.
Weekly Wrap Up: 9 February 2026
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 9 February.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Botany Library
On Sunday I attended the Lunar New Year Celebration at Botany Library, organised by Botany & Flat Bush Ethnic Association.
Colours of Joy light up Barry Curtis Park
On Saturday, Barry Curtis Park was filled with the Colours of Joy! This wonderful Community-led event was organised by Rainbow Celebrating Life Trust.
Eastern Busway final leg to Botany now funded!
Great news - Auckland Transport and NZTA have confirmed that the Eastern Busway will be completed through to Botany!
Ti Rākau Drive road changes from 13 February
Between William Roberts Road and Gossamer Drive, new stormwater pipes will be installed to help prevent flooding. Between William Roberts Road and Gossamer Drive, new stormwater pipes will be installed to help prevent flooding.
Weekly Wrap Up: 2 February 2026
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 2 February.
Tour of Eastern Busway
Before our Howick Local Board workshop last week, we were given the opportunity to do a site tour of the Eastern Busway Project.
Weekly Wrap Up: 26 January 2026
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 first report for 2026, covering the week starting Monday 26 January.
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
