Weekly Wrap Up: 6 July 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 6 July.
Reusing and Recycling vital
Last week, members of the Howick Local Board were offered an opportunity to tour the Onehunga Community Recycling Centre and the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).
Weekly Wrap Up: 29 June 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 29 June.
Welcome to our newest citizens
Wonderful Citizenship Ceremony today, hosted by the Howick Local Board.
Mānawatia a Matariki!
We kicked off our Matariki celebrations with a wonderful community-led event at Te Tahawai Marae on Saturday.
Estuary Art and Ecology Awards marks 20 years of environmentally focused artworks
Saturday was a busy day, starting in the early hours with a dawn whakatuwhera / opening ceremony for the 20th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards at UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture.
Weekly Wrap Up: 22 June 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 22 June.
Submission: ‘Move On’ Orders
We’ve all seen the increase in begging, homelessness, and rough sleeping. The causes of these issues are complex and I will always support a housing first approach.
Here is my submission, where I strongly oppose it on the basis that the approach taken wasn’t necessary and it breaches the NZ Bill of Rights.
Submission: Definitions of Woman and Man Bill
While most New Zealanders are struggling to cope with the cost of living, some of our politicians have decided now is a time to be defining a man and woman in legislation.
There is no problem to be solved, and the solution is poorly worded, legally confusing, and bigoted. Below is my submission in which I strongly oppose the Bill.
Weekly Wrap Up: 15 June 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 15 June.
Two scenarios for housing intensification and resilience (Plan Change 120)
On Tuesday 9 June, the Policy, Planning, and Development Committee of Auckland Council voted to ask local boards and iwi for feedback on two options for potential amendments to Plan Change 120.
Lighting up winter at the Howick Historical Village
On Saturday I attended the Winter Lights Festival at Howick Historical Village. I love this event - it’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the Village in a different light.
Plan Change 120: Housing Intensification continues with tight timeframes
On Tuesday 9 June, the Policy, Planning, and Development Committee of Auckland Council voted to ask local boards and iwi for feedback on two options for potential amendments to Plan Change 120.
Weekly Wrap Up: 1 June 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 1 June.
Illegal dumping a blight on our community
Illegal dumping is a blight on neighbourhoods and communities. Unfortunately it's a shame that some people think it's okay to leave their trash for others to deal with.
Photo Credit: RNZ/ Teuila Fuatai
Plan Change 120 - housing intensification
The Government has changed the target for housing intensification in Auckland again and the Governing Body (Mayor and Councillors) have been meeting to work through the potential options for how to respond to this new target.
Weekly Wrap Up: 25 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 25 May.
