Transparency on attendance (Jan-Mar 2026)
As part of providing transparency, Auckland Council publishes the attendance for elected members at business meetings and workshops.
Chapel Road Shared Path
For years, we've heard concerns from the public about the lack of safe walking or cycling path along Chapel Road between Ormiston and Stancombe Roads. We've been working with Auckland Transport to identify potential solutions and I'm pleased that we now have a proposal!
Weekly Wrap Up: 30 March 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).
Flat Bush Library is open!
Flat Bush finally has a library! We’ve opened the temporary Flat Bush library in the Ormiston Town Centre, providing a space for our community connect and learn.
Sir Barry Curtis remembered
Sir Barry Curtis, the former Mayor of Manukau who devoted nearly 40 years of his life to serving the people of Manukau and Auckland has passed away.
More changes for housing intensification laws…
Today Housing and RMA Reform Minister Hon. Chris Bishop announced more changes to the legislation requiring housing intensification in Auckland.
April road closures for Pakūranga
April will be a busy month for construction in Pakūranga as the Eastern Busway takes advance of the lower traffic during school holidays
Weekly Wrap Up: 23 March 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 23 March.
Weekly Wrap Up: 16 March 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 16 March.
Weekly Wrap Up: 9 March 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 March
More road safety projects delivered near schools
Awesome to see another three road safety projects delivered thanks to Howick Local Board partnership with Auckland Transport, thanks to the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF).
Weekly Wrap Up: 2 March 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 March.
Late Summer Harvest at Howick Historical Village
On Sunday I went to the Howick Historical Village LIVE Day with my whānau. It was a great opportunity to show them the village come alive thanks to the awesome and knowledgeable volunteers.
Blood Moon over Botany
Last week we were lucky to experience a total lunar eclipse and Blood Moon. I took this photo through my telescope in my backyard in Botany.
Weekly Wrap Up: 23 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 23 February.
Tour of Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant
Last Friday the Howick Local Board had the opportunity to tour the largest treatment plant at Māngere.
Weekly Wrap Up: 16 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 16 February.
Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple celebrates New Year
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Chinese New Year celebrations at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush.