📢Make sure we're working on what matters to you! The Howick Local Board is currently consulting on our draft local board plan - our three year strategy that drives what we do for you.

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 July.

This Thursday is our next Howick Local Board meeting, where we make decisions that will impact our local communities. 📅12:00pm Thurs 23 July 2026 🏢Howick Local Board Meeting Room, Pakūranga Library Complex, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga Full agenda: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/Meeti...

Mānawatia a Matariki! On Saturday we celebrated Matariki at O Wairoa Marae in Howick. Marking the Māori new year, Matariki is a time for honouring those we have lost, gathering together to give thanks for what we have, and looking forward to the promise of a new year.

Congratulations to Spain! ⚽🇪🇸 Completely outplayed Argentina, controlled the game and deserved the win. 🏆

Govt has announced that they are slowing down the delivery of their Roads of National Significance (RONS). But what does this mean for locals?

📢 Great news for Burswood - new playground coming soon! Recently the Howick Local Board granted approval for construction of a new playground for Burswood. This will be funded by Eastern Busway, as part of the compensation for impacts of property acquisition and construction.

Auckland Council is preparing for the possible arrival of the H5N1 strain of bird flu and what this could mean for Auckland. ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07...

🏘️Update on Plan Change 120: housing intensification and resilience Due to central government legislation, Auckland Council is required to upzone and enable more housing across the city. This was previously under Plan Change 78 but has been replaced with Plan Change 120.

Space is sweet. www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

Once upon a time, these spaces needed care and attention. Now, they’ve had the refresh they deserve - creating welcoming places for our community to connect, gather, learn, play and thrive.

🚧Pakūranga Road and Rā Hihi intersection update Eastern Busway have completed the works to add an additional lane for drivers heading towards Howick. This opened early morning on Friday 10 July - photo supplied by the Eastern Busway project team.

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 July.

Last week, members of the Howick Local Board were offered an opportunity to tour the Onehunga Community Recycling Centre and the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). I joined Deputy Kai Zeng and Members Adele White, Jack Collins, Luke Collings, and John Spiller on the tour.

Mānawatia a Matariki! Wishing you & your whānau a happy Matariki. Matariki Hunga Nui: Honouring those we have lost since last rising of Matariki Matariki Ahunga Nui: Gathering together to give thanks for what we have Matariki Manako Nui: Looking forward to promise of a new year

🚧 Proposed Cascades Road Footpath There is currently a gap in the footpath along Cascades Rd outside Pakuranga Golf Club. The existing footpath ends at the bus stop opposite 1 Bernie Edwards Place, leaving pedestrians without a dedicated path for the remainder of this stretch.

As part of providing transparency, Auckland Council publishes the attendance for elected members at business meetings and workshops. Here is the Howick Local Board and Governing Body (Mayor and Councillors) attendance for April-June 2026.

"As you embark on this journey, we encourage you to honour your heritage while embracing the diverse cultural fabric of our nation. Together, we can ensure that all voices are respected and that every citizen contributes to a vibrant, inclusive Aotearoa."

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 29 June.

Mānawatia a Matariki! We kicked off our Matariki celebrations with a wonderful community-led event at Te Tahawai Marae on Saturday.

Saturday was a busy day, starting in the early hours with a dawn whakatuwhera / opening ceremony for the 20th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards at UXBRIDGE.

Last week the Howick Local Board accepted my members report for June. This is my fourth report for the term covering until 17 June. The official version can be found here: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/Meeti...

It's been wonderful seeing the names and history returned to local and now regional parks across our city. ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06...

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 22 June.

We’ve all seen the increase in begging, homelessness, and rough sleeping. The causes of these issues are complex and I will always support a housing first approach. Submissions on the Bill close on Thursday 2 July. bills.parliament.nz/v/6/27dd41ab...

While most NZs are struggling with cost of living, some politicians have decided to define a man and woman. There is no problem to be solved, and their 'solution' is poorly worded, legally confusing, and bigoted. Submissions close on Thurs 2 July. bills.parliament.nz/v/6/9e8e8a14...

This Thursday is our next Howick Local Board workshop. Planned to immediately follow our meeting on Plan Change 120 (11-12:30pm). 📅 Thursday 2 July 2026 12:30-5pm (closed 2pm-3:30pm) 🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga

📢 Update on Plan Change 120 At our Business Meeting today, the Howick Local Board resolved to defer consideration of the Plan Change 120 item to Thursday 2 July, at 11:00am, at our Local Board Office: 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga.

🏘️Plan Change 120: housing intensification and resilience As a result of Government Legislation in 2022 (jointly agreed between National and Labour), Auckland Council was forced to upzone most of the city to enable more intensification (known as Plan Change 78 or PC78).

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 15 June.

On Saturday I attended the Winter Lights Festival at Howick Historical Village. I love this event - it’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the Village in a different light. Lexie, Sarah, Luke, and whole team did an amazing job, building on the success of last year.

We have just launched a parliamentary petition calling for mandatory AI transparency in the public sector. If AI is going to be used in the delivery of public services, it must be AI that is worthy of our trust. Sign: petitions.parliament.nz/7bfe1c60-b99... Read more: www.trustworthyai.nz

This Thursday is next Howick Local Board meeting where we make decisions impacting our local communities. This is a significant meeting as we set our work programmes (budget) for next 12 months. 📅12pm Thurs 25 June 2026 🏢Howick Local Board Meeting Room, Pakūranga Library Complex, 7 Aylesbury St

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 8 June.

This Thursday is our next Howick Local Board workshop. 📅 Thursday 18 June 2026 11:00-3:15pm (closed 11:00-2:15pm) 🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga See the open agenda and materials here: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...

🏘️PC120 housing intensification update On Tue 9 June, Policy, Planning, and Development Committee of Auckland Council voted to ask local boards & iwi for feedback on 2 options for amendments, in response to reduced minimum capacity requirement of 1.4m dwellings (previously 2m).

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.

🏘️PC120 housing intensification update On Tuesday 9 June, the Policy, Planning, and Development Committee of Auckland Council will be considering the next steps for housing intensification plans. The full agenda is available here: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...

This Thursday is the an additional Howick Local Board meeting for us to approve our annual agreement. 📅4:00pm Thurs 11 June 2026 🏢Online only (link provided on request) On the agenda: ✅ Howick Local Board Agreement 2026/2027 Full agenda online: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...

"Overall, 23,964 reports were made by members of the public about dumping.... Flat Bush rounded out the top five, coming in ... fifth for reports of illegal dumping." www.rnz.co.nz/news/communi...

At least week's Howick Local Board meeting, I presented my monthly report which was accepted by the Board. This is my third Members report for the term, with my last update covering up until 15 April.

🏘️Plan Change 120 - housing intensification As a result of Government Legislation in 2022 (jointly agreed between National and Labour), Auckland Council was forced to upzone most of the city to enable more intensification (known as Plan Change 78 or PC78).

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 🚧Pōhatu bus station in Burswood taking shape 🚧Future proofing the busway 🚧Rolling forward: story beneath our wheels 🚧Clever kerb design helping manage stormwater 🚧 Pakūranga Rd and Rā Hihi intersection e.at.govt.nz/campaigns/Ma...

This Thursday is our next Howick Local Board workshop. 📅 Thursday 4 June 2026 11:00-1:30pm (closed 12:00-1:30pm) 🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga See the open agenda and materials here: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...

🚧 Pakūranga Road and Ra Hihi intersection update Following engagement and completion of detailed technical assessments, Auckland Transport and Eastern Busway have announced they'll construct an additional (third) lane to improve traffic flow through this key intersection.

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.

This Thursday is the next Howick Local Board meeting where we make our decisions that will impact our local communities. 📅12:00pm Thursday 28 May 2026 🏢Howick Local Board Meeting Room, Pakūranga Library Complex, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga Agenda: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...

🐶Lloyd Elsmore Dog Park Upgrade! We’re excited to share that renewal works at the Lloyd Elsmore Dog Park are scheduled to begin from mid next week (approximately 28th May depending on the weather).

Need help understanding how our community grants programme works? The Howick Local Board is proud to provide community grants to help individuals and organisations deliver events and activities in our community.