January 6, 2025

Damian Light

Submission on Treaty Principles Bill

January 6, 2025

Damian Light

This is my submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill

December 20, 2024

Damian Light

Howick Local Board

Wrapping up 2024!

December 20, 2024

Damian Light

Howick Local Board

It’s been a busy year and Christmas is approaching fast. As we farewell 2024, it’s good to look back on the year that has been.

December 19, 2024

Damian Light

Transport

Final Eastern Busway Update for 2024

December 19, 2024

Damian Light

Transport

The project team has out together this great video showcasing the amazing work they've been up to this year, with some great flyover shots of the progress to date.

December 17, 2024

Damian Light

Governance

Local Government Reform cannot forget localism!

December 17, 2024

Damian Light

Governance

Local Government Reform cannot forget localism!

Yesterday the government announced their plans for local government reform, including the removal (again) of the four wellbeings.

December 11, 2024

Damian Light

Community

New tractor for Howick Coastguard

December 11, 2024

Damian Light

Community

Howick Volunteer Coastguard have an incredible new tractor which they showed off at the Howick Santa Parade on the weekend.

December 9, 2024

Damian Light

Next Auckland Council elections in October 2025

December 9, 2024

Damian Light

Next Auckland Council elections in October 2025

Next year Aucklanders will have the opportunity to vote for who they want to lead their city. This includes the Mayor, Councillors, and Local Board members.

December 8, 2024

Damian Light

Howick Santa Parade 2024!

December 8, 2024

Damian Light

Merry Christmas! The 71st Howick Santa Parade was another huge success, filling the main street of Howick with festive cheer.

December 3, 2024

Damian Light

Transport

Government announces plans to reform Auckland Transport

December 3, 2024

Damian Light

Transport

This afternoon Hon Simeon Brown MP and Mayor Wayne Brown announced changes for Auckland Transport to bring greater democratic oversight.

December 3, 2024

Damian Light

Governance

Should we continue to rely on postal voting?

December 3, 2024

Damian Light

Governance

Should we continue to rely on postal voting?

It's no secret that the turnout for local government elections is low and continues to drop. With a heavy reliance on postal services (which are declining), we must do something to address the gaps.

December 3, 2024

Damian Light

Howick Local Board

Howick Local Board business meeting report for November 2024

December 3, 2024

Damian Light

Howick Local Board

On Thursday 21 November, the Howick Local Board held our business meeting for the month. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes.

December 3, 2024

Damian Light

Howick Local Board

Howick Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan

December 3, 2024

Damian Light

Howick Local Board

We’re pleased to present the new Howick Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan. Getting this ready has been a priority for us to ensure that we’re all ready for emergencies.

December 2, 2024

Damian Light

Howick Local Board

Stockade Hill Christmas Tree is lit!

December 2, 2024

Damian Light

Howick Local Board

Last night the Howick community gathered for the belated lighting of the Stockade Hill Christmas Tree.

December 2, 2024

Damian Light

Transport

More changes for Pakūranga as Eastern Busway continues at pace

December 2, 2024

Damian Light

Transport

More changes for Pakūranga as Eastern Busway continues at pace

Construction on the Eastern Busway continues at pace, with more road changes coming over the next few months as the project prepares to finish and connect the new Rā Hihi flyover.

November 18, 2024

Damian Light

Transport

Greater access to public transport

November 18, 2024

Damian Light

Transport

From Sunday 17 November you can pay for Auckland Transport buses, ferries, and trains with your contactless debit or credit card, smartphone or device.

November 15, 2024

Damian Light

Transport

Botany Bus Station re-opened!

November 15, 2024

Damian Light

Transport

The new interim Botany Bus Station was officially opened today, delivered three years earlier than planned thanks to the Eastern Busway.

November 14, 2024

Damian Light

Toitū te Tiriti. Honour the Treaty.

November 14, 2024

Damian Light

Te Tiriti o Waitangi enabled my ancestors to come to this country, to make it their home.

November 12, 2024

Damian Light

Howick Local Board

Howick Local Board office closes to save money

November 12, 2024

Damian Light

Howick Local Board

At the end of this month, the Howick Local Board will be exiting our office in Pakūranga.

November 11, 2024

Damian Light

Have your say on the future of our playgrounds

November 11, 2024

Damian Light

Have your say on the future of our playgrounds

We have 70 playgrounds in the Howick Local Board area, but is that enough? Or too many? Do they provide the play opportunities that your family enjoys? What are there gaps?