Celebrating 10years of harmony through artworks
On Saturday, I attended the opening of the Art Salon at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush.
Local roads and footpaths must be fit for purpose
As footpaths transition from Auckland Transport to Auckland Council and Local Boards in October, I am very concerned that we will be burdened with more failing and missing assets without funding or a plan to address the issues.
Weekly Wrap Up: 3 August 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 3 August.
Happy 15th Birthday Howick Youth Council
On Saturday evening I attended celebrations marking the 15th Anniversary of the Howick Youth Council.
‘They covered the house in stories’, Te Tuhi’s 50th Anniversary Book
On Saturday, I attended the launch of Te Tuhi’s 50th Anniversary Book ‘They covered the house in stories’, along with Chair Bruce Kendall and Member Jack Collins.
Weekly Wrap Up: 27 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 27 July.
What services should the Flat Bush library, pool, and lesiure centre provide
Last week, the Howick Local Board (HLB) had an open workshop on the Flat Bush community facilities.
Weekly Wrap Up: 20 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 20 July.
Final stage of Eastern Busway finally underway
On Friday morning, we were invited to the sod turning for the final stage of the Eastern Busway project.
All Saints Howick Food Bank serving our community for 35years
On Sunday, some of the Howick Local Board attended a special service at All Saints Anglican Church, Howick to celebrate 35 years of their food bank providing for our community.
My report for July 2026
Last week the Howick Local Board accepted my members report for July. This is my fifth report for the term covering until 15 July.
Make sure we're working on what matters to you!
The Howick Local Board is currently consulting on our draft local board plan - our three year strategy that drives what we do for you.
Weekly Wrap Up: 13 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 13 July.
Celebrating Matariki at O Wairoa Marae
On Saturday we celebrated Matariki at O Wairoa Marae in Howick.
Government delays Murphys and Redoubt Road intersection, again.
The Government has announced that they are slowing down the delivery of their Roads of National Significance (RONS).
Great news for Burswood - new playground coming soon!
Recently the Howick Local Board granted approval for construction of a new playground for Burswood. This will be funded by the Eastern Busway project, as part of the compensation for the impacts of property acquisition and construction.
Howick Local Board feedback on Plan Change 120
On Thursday 2 July, the Howick Local Board heard from resident and ratepayers associations, and local residents. We then discussed their input, asked staff for advice, and debated our feedback.
Delivering for our community
I’m really proud of the work we've done over the past few years, upgrading our public spaces to respond to the changing needs of the communities we serve.
Pakūranga Road and Rā Hihi intersection update
Eastern Busway have completed the works to add an additional lane for drivers heading towards Howick through the Pakūranga Road and Rā Hihi intersection.
Auckland is prepared for arrival of bird flu (H5N1)
Auckland Council is preparing for the possible arrival of the H5N1 strain of bird flu and what this could mean for Auckland.