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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 12 October.
It was wonderful to attend the opening of the second session of the Art Salon at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, Flat Bush on Saturday.
On 24 September, the Howick Local Board accepted my members report, my seventh report for the term (covering until 16 September).
The Howick Local Board is considering how we take a more strategic approach to providing play. No decisions have been made yet and it's all subject to more consultation.
Awesome turnout on Saturday for the The CRC Howick Village HOP!
Last night fellow Howick Local Board member Adele White and I joined celebrations of the National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Community organisations and event organisers are invited to apply for funding support for annual events to be delivered in the Howick Local Board area between October 2027 and June 2028.
Yesterday I joined fellow Howick Local Board members Adele White JP and Krish Naidu to help officiate our Citizenship Ceremony. 319 new citizens from 35 countries, all New Zealanders.
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 28 September.
On Saturday, fellow Howick Local Board member Jack Collins and I attended the Korean Day event at the Botany Town Centre.
Last night the historic Selwyn Church in Howick hosted a unique event, as we heard the organ come to life as part of the East Auckland Tourism WellFest.
Auckland Council has voted to bring back in-person voting for the 2028 local elections, becoming the first council in New Zealand to use voting booths since 1992.
I was in the city for a meeting today, which was a perfect excuse to give the new CRL stations a go.
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 21 September.
On Saturday I attended the Annual General Meeting of Howick and Districts Historical Society who are the guardians of the Howick Historical Village, Bell House, and Hawthorne Dene, plus an incredible collection of local historical items and documents.
On Saturday I attended the opening of Celebrating Cultures Pop-Up at Botany Town Centre. We’re fortunate to have an incredibly diverse community in East Auckland and it’s wonderful to celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of our home.
Howick Local Board wants to upgrade the Prince Regent Drive playground in Half Moon Bay. This is a popular local playground and it's time for an upgrade.
The Frank Nobilo Walkway connects Golflands to Cascades Road behind the Pakūranga Golf Club. Over time, sections of the existing pathway have deteriorated and require renewal to maintain a safe, functional, and durable surface.
Thanks to the Eastern Times for printing my latest column in which I discuss the gaps in our most basic infrastructure - footpaths.
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 14 September.
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 7 September.
More than just one of our three official languages, te Reo Māori was the first spoken in this land. It's the language of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi), our country's founding document, and a legally recognised taonga (treasure) of our nation.
On Saturday the Howick Local Board joined the community to celebrate the official opening of the newly upgraded skatepark.
I frequently hear from local residents that they're frustrated with the state of our local roads and footpaths. Too many footpaths are cracked, raised, or missing, making getting around challenging and unsafe.
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 31 August.
In it’s 61st year, the Howick Art Groups’ Spring Art Show provides an opportunity for local artists to showcase their talent. And yet again they showed how incredibly creative our community is
Last week the Howick Local Board accepted my members report for August. This is my sixth report for the term covering until 19 August.
Public consultation now open on amended Plan Change 120: housing intensification.
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 24 August.
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 5 October.