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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.
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 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
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.
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.
Eastern Busway update for May 2026
At last week's Howick Local Board meeting, I presented my monthly report which was accepted by the Board.
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.
We’re excited to share that renewal works at the Lloyd Elsmore Dog Park are scheduled to begin from mid next week!
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.
On Saturday evening I attended an event to acknowledge 147 years of Fiji Girmit, organised by the Fiji Girmit Foundation NZ.
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.
Today (17 May) is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), also known as International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Auckland Council is developing a regional skatepark plan to guide how skateparks and skate spaces across Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland are planned, upgraded, and connected.
The Howick Local Board is undertaking a minor refurbishment for the playground at Tarnica Reserve, Northpark in Botany.
At our meeting on 23 April 2026, the Howick Local Board provided our formal feedback on the proposed solutions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On Anzac Day we take time to remember the contribution of all New Zealanders who have served our country. In particular the immense courage of the original Anzac troops at Gallipoli and beyond.
Since 2014, the Howick Local Board (HLB) has been working with Auckland Transport (AT) on safety improvements for The Parade, Bucklands Beach.
Since the Rā Hihi flyover opened in October 2025, there have been concerns raised about the performance of the intersection with Pakūranga Road.
Image credit: Anton Benadie
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 April.