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In our Howick Local Board open workshop today, staff presented an update on the temporary library space for Flat Bush. The community has waited a long time for the library they were promised and while this isn't the permanent facility, I'm thrilled to see that we're closer than we've ever been before. There is still a lot of work to be done, but it's fantastic to see real progress!

On Tuesday night there was a public information session for East Auckland to understand more about the proposed housing intensification and what it might mean for their communities.

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 December.

Rates capping is a bad idea - it's an overly simplistic answer to complex problem.

Each week I’ll provide 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 the week starting Monday 25 November.

Fantastic morning as the new destination playground in Barry Curtis Park was opened for the community!

On Tuesday 25 November there was a public meeting in Ōtara for the communities of South and East Auckland to learn more about the proposals for housing intensification and ask questions.

Each week I’ll provide 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 17 November - please let me know if this is helpful.

Last Thursday evening, the Howick Local Board held our inaugural meeting. It's a significant event, our first meeting of the new term where we're sworn in and elect our Chairperson and Deputy.

Auckland Council is keen for public feedback on a potential pilot of moving to fortnightly rubbish collection.

Progress results show that I've been returned to the Howick Local Board as one of the two representatives for Botany. Thank you to locals for your vote of confidence in me.

It's been a privilege serving on the Howick Local Board for the last 3 years.

Voting for Auckland Council elections closes at midday Saturday 11 October!

On Monday, fellow Howick Local Board Adele White and I joined other guests at a wonderful celebration of the Moon Festival hosted by the Botany Chinese Association.

We had a fantastic evening on Saturday with South East Auckland Senior Citizens' Association (SEASCA) annual Diwali celebration.

It was a pleasure to attend the celebration last night hosted by Kendra Chen, the Director General of the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office.

Auckland Council is considering running a six-month pilot of fortnightly rubbish collections, but wants public input first.

🚌 Eastern Busway update for October 2025

Thank you Business East Tāmaki for hosting another fantastic breakfast meeting this morning.

Last week the Governing Body of Auckland Council (Mayor and Councillors) voted to approve the replacement plan for intensification.

The Howick Local Board (HLB) has been working with Auckland Transport (AT) on safety improvements for The Parade, Bucklands Beach.

As the sun rose over Pakūranga, we walked over Rā Hihi in preparation for its opening.

“The Howick Local Board is pleased to see this funding for this critical project that will provide vital sports field capacity for South East Auckland. We've got massive and growing demand for sports fields, and this funding allows us to deliver this project sooner and better.”

Thank you to the Auckland East Chinese Society Alliance for organising Monday’s election forum at the Pakūranga Community Hall.

Last week Korean Positive Ageing Charitable Trust hosted a community meeting, providing locals an opportunity to hear from those standing in the upcoming election.

I dropped off my voting papers at my local library this afternoon. It's full circle as Botany Library is the same place I dropped off my nomination forms.