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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.
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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.
Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have displayed courage and self-sacrifice serving our country.
With fuel prices rising and growing focus on reducing our carbon footprint, it’s a great time to try public transport.
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 April.
It was fitting that we gathered at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple on Saturday to celebrate Buddha's Birthday with a focus on world peace.
As part of providing transparency, Auckland Council publishes the attendance for elected members at business meetings and workshops.
For years, we've heard concerns from the public about the lack of safe walking or cycling path along Chapel Road between Ormiston and Stancombe Roads. We've been working with Auckland Transport to identify potential solutions and I'm pleased that we now have a proposal!
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).
Flat Bush finally has a library! We’ve opened the temporary Flat Bush library in the Ormiston Town Centre, providing a space for our community connect and learn.
Sir Barry Curtis, the former Mayor of Manukau who devoted nearly 40 years of his life to serving the people of Manukau and Auckland has passed away.
Today Housing and RMA Reform Minister Hon. Chris Bishop announced more changes to the legislation requiring housing intensification in Auckland.
Eastern Busway update for March 2026
April will be a busy month for construction in Pakūranga as the Eastern Busway takes advance of the lower traffic during school holidays
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 23 March.
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 16 March.
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 9 March
Awesome to see another three road safety projects delivered thanks to Howick Local Board partnership with Auckland Transport, thanks to the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF).
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 2 March.
On Sunday I went to the Howick Historical Village LIVE Day with my whānau. It was a great opportunity to show them the village come alive thanks to the awesome and knowledgeable volunteers.
Last week we were lucky to experience a total lunar eclipse and Blood Moon. I took this photo through my telescope in my backyard in Botany.
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 23 February.
Last Friday the Howick Local Board had the opportunity to tour the largest treatment plant at Māngere.
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 16 February.
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Chinese New Year celebrations at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush.
Fantastic weather on Saturday for the annual Huntington Park Neighbours Day, organised by the Huntington Park Residents and Ratepayers Association.
I have heard loud and clear that residents and businesses are frustrated by the congestion and delays on Ti Rākau Drive.
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 9 February.