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Eastern Busway final leg to Botany now funded!
Eastern Busway, Transport Damian Light 13/02/2026 Eastern Busway, Transport Damian Light 13/02/2026

Eastern Busway final leg to Botany now funded!

Great news - Auckland Transport and NZTA have confirmed that the Eastern Busway will be completed through to Botany!

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Ti Rākau Drive road changes from 13 February
Transport, Eastern Busway Damian Light 10/02/2026 Transport, Eastern Busway Damian Light 10/02/2026

Ti Rākau Drive road changes from 13 February

Between William Roberts Road and Gossamer Drive, new stormwater pipes will be installed to help prevent flooding. Between William Roberts Road and Gossamer Drive, new stormwater pipes will be installed to help prevent flooding.

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Tour of Eastern Busway
Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 10/02/2026 Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 10/02/2026

Tour of Eastern Busway

Before our Howick Local Board workshop last week, we were given the opportunity to do a site tour of the Eastern Busway Project.

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Have your say on proposed Kilimanjaro Drive crossing
Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 02/02/2026 Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 02/02/2026

Have your say on proposed Kilimanjaro Drive crossing

The Howick Local Board has asked Auckland Transport (AT) to investigate pedestrian safety near Kilimanjaro Park in Northpark, Botany.

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Proposed changes for Golfland Dr / Botany Rd / Tarnica Rd intersection
Transport Damian Light 15/12/2025 Transport Damian Light 15/12/2025

Proposed changes for Golfland Dr / Botany Rd / Tarnica Rd intersection

Golfland Drive and Botany Road intersection

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Eastern Busway update for December 2025
Transport Damian Light 15/12/2025 Transport Damian Light 15/12/2025

Eastern Busway update for December 2025

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Eastern Busway update for Oct 2025
Transport Damian Light 03/10/2025 Transport Damian Light 03/10/2025

Eastern Busway update for Oct 2025

🚌 Eastern Busway update for October 2025

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Business East Tāmaki transport breakfast
Howick Local Board, Transport, Infrastructure Damian Light 01/10/2025 Howick Local Board, Transport, Infrastructure Damian Light 01/10/2025

Business East Tāmaki transport breakfast

Thank you Business East Tāmaki for hosting another fantastic breakfast meeting this morning.

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More safety improvements coming for The Parade, Bucklands Beach
Transport, Howick Local Board Damian Light 29/09/2025 Transport, Howick Local Board Damian Light 29/09/2025

More safety improvements coming for The Parade, Bucklands Beach

The Howick Local Board (HLB) has been working with Auckland Transport (AT) on safety improvements for The Parade, Bucklands Beach.

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Rā Hihi flyover officially opened
Transport Damian Light 26/09/2025 Transport Damian Light 26/09/2025

Rā Hihi flyover officially opened

As the sun rose over Pakūranga, we walked over Rā Hihi in preparation for its opening.

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Consultation on Kerrykeel Drive, Flat Bush
Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 02/08/2025 Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 02/08/2025

Consultation on Kerrykeel Drive, Flat Bush

Ormiston Primary School, along with residents, parents and the wider Flat Bush community, has raised concerns about pedestrian safety and high traffic speeds in the vicinity of the school.

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Consultation on Sunnyview Ave
Transport, Howick Local Board Damian Light 02/08/2025 Transport, Howick Local Board Damian Light 02/08/2025

Consultation on Sunnyview Ave

In response to community concerns about the lack of crossing facilities on Sunnyview Avenue, the Howick Local Board asked Auckland Transport to investigate options to make it safer for children and families to get to Shelly Park Primary School.

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Consultation on Stage 2, The Parade Bucklands Beach
Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 02/08/2025 Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 02/08/2025

Consultation on Stage 2, The Parade Bucklands Beach

The Parade on Bucklands Beach is a popular destination for families and local residents. After years of complaints and concerns from local residents about unsafe driving, the Howick Local Board asked Auckland Transport to improve safety through speed calming.

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Eastern Busway connecting communities and driving growth
Transport Damian Light 30/07/2025 Transport Damian Light 30/07/2025

Eastern Busway connecting communities and driving growth

Eastern Busway will provide more transport choice for East Auckland. But it's also an opportunity for urban regeneration.

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Mahi toi (artwork) unveiled at Half Moon Bay
Transport Damian Light 18/07/2025 Transport Damian Light 18/07/2025

Mahi toi (artwork) unveiled at Half Moon Bay

Beautiful mahi tai (artwork) unveiled at dawn this morning at the Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal.

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Road safety dashboard provides transparency
Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 09/07/2025 Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 09/07/2025

Road safety dashboard provides transparency

In the past 5 years, 15 people were killed on roads within the Howick Local Board. 162 received serious injuries (requiring medical or hospital care) and 947 received minor injures.

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Speed calming for Bradbury Road
Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 03/07/2025 Howick Local Board, Transport Damian Light 03/07/2025

Speed calming for Bradbury Road

Bradbury Road speed calming construction begins soon

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Progress on Mill Road good news for locals
Howick Local Board, Transport, Infrastructure Damian Light 23/06/2025 Howick Local Board, Transport, Infrastructure Damian Light 23/06/2025

Progress on Mill Road good news for locals

Recently the Howick Local Board received an update from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi about the Mill Road Project. This has been selected by the Government as part of their Roads of National Significance (RONS).

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Eastern Busway update June - changes for Pakūranga and Tī Rākau Drive
Community, Transport Damian Light 16/06/2025 Community, Transport Damian Light 16/06/2025

Eastern Busway update June - changes for Pakūranga and Tī Rākau Drive

More changes for Pakūranga and Tī Rākau Drive:

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Final Eastern Busway Update for 2024
Transport Damian Light 19/12/2024 Transport Damian Light 19/12/2024

Final Eastern Busway Update for 2024

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.

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