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O Wairoa Marae - Te Whare Wānanga O Wairoa.

Last week I had the honour of being welcomed onto O Wairoa Marae - Te Whare Wānanga O Wairoa.

After the powhiri, we had kōrero & kai. It was wonderful to learn everyone's connections to the Marae and share our journeys that led us there.

Thank you to everyone who made me feel welcome.

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Howick Police Station is open!

The new Howick Police Station at 76 Cook Street is now open.

The new Howick Police Station at 76 Cook Street is now open.

It was my privilege to speak at this mornings ceremony to open our new police station, thanking our local officers for their tireless efforts to keep our community safe.

See more in the Times: https://www.times.co.nz/news/new-howick-police-station-opens-its-doors/

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Welcoming new citizens into New Zealand

One of the unexpected privileges of being the Chair of the Howick Local Board is overseeing the citizenship ceremonies for new New Zealanders.

One of the unexpected privileges of being the Chair of the Howick Local Board is overseeing the citizenship ceremonies for new New Zealanders.

On Tuesday 13 December we welcomed over 300 new citizens from nearly 30 countries into Tāmaki Makaurau in a fantastic celebration!