Another early start, but well worth it to attend the Howick Youth Council Principals Breakfast for 2024, where the new council introduced their teams and plan for the year to local school principals.
On 5 March I had the privilege of officiating the citizenship ceremony for over 300 new New Zealanders.
On Thursday 15 February, the Howick Local Board held our first business meeting for the new year. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes.
A significant milestone is about to be reached, with the closure of Reeves Road in Pakūranga. A section will close for about two years
Based on recent population growth, the Howick Local Board needs more elected members to ensure we maintain fair and effective representation.
Fantastic to see the Lantern Festival return to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland! Even better than it's now in our backyard at the Manukau Sports Bowl, making it even easier to enjoy.
Auckland Council is preparing shoreline adaptation plans (SAP) across the region in partnership with mana whenua and local communities.
On Wednesday 14 February, the Botany Chinese Association hosted a Lantern Festival to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Auckland Council is currently proposing some changes through Plan Change 96 to “rezone land to correct zoning errors and anomalies”. This includes two areas near Barry Curtis Park – 66 Flat Bush School Road and 56 Brookview Drive.
I can’t believe we’re almost through the first month of 2024! I hope everyone had a good Christmas and New Years.
Perfect weather for a walk along the Rotary Walkway, including Auckland Public Art 'Ngā Manu' by Dion Hitchens which celebrates 50 years commitment from Pakuranga Rotary Club to the local area.
As we wrap up for the holidays, we wanted to take a moment to thank our community for their continued support throughout the year.
Thanks to Chorus and local artist Grace Cheung, Golfands has an awesome looking new public artwork!
Last Saturday evening, the Ormiston Entwine meet for the final time this year. This informal community networking group is funded by the Howick Local Board to help bring the newer communities of Flat Bush and Ormiston together.
Early morning on Wednesday 13 December, I had the privilege of speaking on behalf of the Howick Local Board at the pre-dawn karakia (blessing) of the new Watercare reservoir at Redoubt Road.
We had the pleasure of welcoming Paul Brobbel, the new Director of UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture, onto O Wairoa Marae -Te Whare Wānanga O Wairoa.
Awesome day as we celebrated the 70th Howick Santa Parade this afternoon.
On Thursday 16 November, the Howick Local Board held our business meeting for the month. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes. At the end there are links to the official minutes and a recording of this (and previous) meetings.
I love our food scraps bin and it looks like I'm not the only one. Since the rollout began in April, Aucklanders have diverted over 9million kilograms of food scraps.
The Howick Local Board is pleased to report that we've approved funding for Auckland Transport to deliver gravel footpaths that will provide a safe alternative while the permanent paths await the property developer.
Excited to see the long awaited upgrade for the Lloyd Elsmore Park skatepark out for public consultation.
Last month, the Howick Local Board hosted our second community forum for the term. Our first was for organisations that support our communities in need, this one was for our diverse ethnic and cultural communities.
To address the crash history and make the road safer for people walking and driving along Aviemore Drive, Auckland Transport is proposing changes and is seeking feedback until 10 December 2023.
The tradition marks the beginning of the festive season in Howick, proudly funded by the Howick Local Board.
We're thrilled to report that the Howick Youth Facility is moving ahead!
Over the weekend, the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand celebrated their Cherry Blossom Festival.
On Thursday 17 August, the Howick Local Board held our business meeting for the month. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes. At the end there are links to the official minutes and a recording of this (and previous) meetings.
I am disappointed to see that the Governing Body of Auckland Council today yet again decided to not shift our city to Single Transferable Vote (also known as ranked voting) for the next election.
While it’s unfortunate to see trees cut down, the removal of some trees in the short-term is necessary to enable the Eastern Busway project to progress. We know that transport is a significant challenge for locals and the Eastern Busway will provide more frequent, reliable and quicker transport choices for East Auckland.
Thank you to all the Residents and Ratepayers groups who contributed last week to our hui on our draft Local Board Plan!