Monthly Report - May 2026
At last week's Howick Local Board meeting, I presented my monthly report which was accepted by the Board.
Weekly Wrap Up: 18 May 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 18 May.
Lloyd Elsmore Dog Park Upgrade!
We’re excited to share that renewal works at the Lloyd Elsmore Dog Park are scheduled to begin from mid next week!
Weekly Wrap Up: 11 May 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 11 May.
147 years of Fiji Girmit
On Saturday evening I attended an event to acknowledge 147 years of Fiji Girmit, organised by the Fiji Girmit Foundation NZ.
Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival
On Saturday, I attended the Dragon Boat Festival hosted by Botany Chinese Association, along with Howick Local Board Acting-Chair Kai Zeng, and colleagues from neighbouring Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.
International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination
Today (17 May) is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), also known as International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination.
Weekly Wrap Up: 4 May 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 4 May.
12th 3G4G Festival of Cultural Sharing
On Friday I attended 3G4G Festival of Cultural Sharing at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple. In it’s 12 year, the festival provides opportunities for local schools to visit and learn about the history and culture of this special place.
Howick Art Group and Howick Historical Village deliver unique collaboration
It was wonderful to join fellow Howick Local Board member Adele White at the opening of the Howick Art Group exhibition at Howick Historical Village.
Proposed changes for intersection of Pakūranga Rd, Hutchinsons Rd, and Aberfeldy Ave
The intersection of Pakūranga Road, Hutchinsons Road, and Aberfeldy Avenue is currently ranked as the 7th highest risk intersection in Auckland due to its poor crash history.
Consultation on Auckland regional skatepark strategy
Auckland Council is developing a regional skatepark plan to guide how skateparks and skate spaces across Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland are planned, upgraded, and connected.
Good news for Tarnica Playground!
The Howick Local Board is undertaking a minor refurbishment for the playground at Tarnica Reserve, Northpark in Botany.
Howick Local Board feedback on Pakūranga Road and Rā Hihi intersection
At our meeting on 23 April 2026, the Howick Local Board provided our formal feedback on the proposed solutions.
Transport reform for Auckland
Last week Parliament gave the final approval for transport reform for Auckland, probably the most radical change for Auckland since the formation of the super city in 2010.
Weekly Wrap Up: 27 April 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 27 April.
Game Over coming to Pakūranga
Last Friday members of the Howick Local Board and other special guests were lucky to get a sneak peek at the upcoming Game Over Pakuranga.
Weekly Wrap Up: 20 April 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 20 April.
Members Report: April 2026
At last weeks Howick Local Board meeting, my monthly report was accepted by the Board. While I'm doing weekly updates online, this provides a formal summary of what I've been up to and the issues that are in the top of my mind.