July 25, 2022

Damian Light

East Auckland arts lighting up Howick

July 25, 2022

Damian Light

As part of Elemental AKL, East Auckland Tourism organised a light show at Fencible Walk in Howick Village over three nights.

July 23, 2022

Damian Light

Community

Community can help with crime prevention

July 23, 2022

Damian Light

Community

It's always distressing to see crimes happening, especially in our own area. I feel particularly for the business and home owners - the emotional and psychological impacts are often longer lasting than just the loss and damage to property.

July 19, 2022

Damian Light

Governance

Council's failure to manage commercial assets costs Aucklanders again and again

July 19, 2022

Damian Light

Governance

Council's failure to manage commercial assets costs Aucklanders again and again

Repeated failures by Auckland Council and our elected representatives to manage commercial assets on our behalf costs us again and again.

July 9, 2022

Damian Light

Community

Another busy year for the Cockle Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association

July 9, 2022

Damian Light

Community

Another busy year for the Cockle Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association

The Cockle Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association are one of the most active and constructive groups in our area. At their AGM today, Chairperson Laurie Slee talked through their work over the past year and I was impressed with both the range and depth of issues they’ve advocated on.

July 6, 2022

Damian Light

Eastern Busway Burswood diversion worst outcome for everyone

July 6, 2022

Damian Light

Eastern Busway Burswood diversion worst outcome for everyone

Auckland Transport's decision to destroy more homes to build the Eastern Busway is a terrible outcome for Auckland.

June 27, 2022

Damian Light

Trolley team cleans up Botany Creek

June 27, 2022

Damian Light

I've been involved in many community clean ups, but never been on the Trolley Team before!

June 26, 2022

Damian Light

It's time for change

June 26, 2022

Damian Light

I am proud to announce that I intend to stand for Auckland Council for my local ward of Howick.

June 19, 2022

Damian Light

June Newsletter

June 19, 2022

Damian Light

My latest newsletter is out - I didn't do one for May as I was unfortunately sick with COVID-19 so this covers both May and June. Since recovering, I've been catching up with people, planting trees & enjoying performances.

June 19, 2022

Damian Light

Community

East Auckland youth have incredible talent!

June 19, 2022

Damian Light

Community

East Auckland youth have incredible talent!

Last night we attended the East Auckland Performing Arts Showcase, organised by the Howick Youth Council. It was a great evening, showcasing the incredible talent of our East Auckland rangatahi (young people).

June 18, 2022

Damian Light

Transport, Community

Eastern Busway Burswood diversion continues to divide

June 18, 2022

Damian Light

Transport, Community

Eastern Busway Burswood diversion continues to divide

I popped into Eastern Busway community drop in session in Burswood this morning. Nice to see full size maps and talk with knowledgeable staff from Eastern Busway Alliance.

June 18, 2022

Damian Light

Community, Environment

Community planting day at Mangemangeroa Reserve

June 18, 2022

Damian Light

Community, Environment

Community planting day at Mangemangeroa Reserve

Early morning start today, helping out with community planting at Mangemangeroa.

June 8, 2022

Damian Light

Governance

Delivering transparency safely - my submission on Local Electoral (Advertising) Amendment Bill

June 8, 2022

Damian Light

Governance

Delivering transparency safely - my submission on Local Electoral (Advertising) Amendment Bill

The Local Electoral (Advertising) Amendment Bill “would amend the Local Electoral Act 2001 to address concerns around candidate safety by loosening the requirement that candidates attach either their residential or business address to electoral advertising. It would allow email addresses, PO box or phone numbers, or links to an internet page to be used instead.“

June 6, 2022

Damian Light

COVID19

My experience with COVID-19

June 6, 2022

Damian Light

COVID19

I’ve been off sick with COVID, although I’m largely recovered now. I know I’ve missed a few things and I had to defer some meetings. As I catch up, I thought I might share my experience.

May 27, 2022

Damian Light

Transport

How many people need to die for Auckland Transport to act?

May 27, 2022

Damian Light

Transport

Too many people are being killed or seriously injured on our roads. And Auckland Transport has been big on promises for road safety, but their record shows otherwise.

May 9, 2022

Damian Light

Climate Change, Environment, Transport

Submission on Auckland Council's preliminary response to housing intensification

May 9, 2022

Damian Light

Climate Change, Environment, Transport

Submission on Auckland Council's preliminary response to housing intensification

Central Government (together with the Opposition) have created legislation that requires all larger cities in New Zealand to allow more intensification of housing. Auckland Council have prepared a preliminary response and asked for public feedback. The following is my submission.

April 25, 2022

Damian Light

Lest we forget...

April 25, 2022

Damian Light

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

Photo: Times Online

April 18, 2022

Damian Light

April Newsletter

April 18, 2022

Damian Light

This month's newsletter is a bit later than normal - I've recently had my wisdom teeth removed so I've been recovering.

April 13, 2022

Damian Light

Climate Change, Community, Fair Share, Transport

Auckland Council mismanagement is costing us more

April 13, 2022

Damian Light

Climate Change, Community, Fair Share, Transport

Auckland Council mismanagement is costing us more

Imagine how different Auckland would look if our elected representatives hadn't wasted the first 10 years of the super city on vanity projects and bickering.

April 6, 2022

Damian Light

Climate Change, Environment

Latest Climate Report shows ‘We are pretty much out of time’

April 6, 2022

Damian Light

Climate Change, Environment

Latest Climate Report shows ‘We are pretty much out of time’

The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) from the worlds top climate scientists makes for pretty grim reading. Despite decades of promises to reduce our carbon emissions, we’ve increased them. And I mean we - New Zealand is one of the worst performers.

April 5, 2022

Damian Light

Auckland Transport's "radical" plan for parking

April 5, 2022

Damian Light

Auckland Transport's "radical" plan for parking

Despite what you've heard, Auckland Transport is not coming for your parking. Councillors did not vote to remove parking - they voted to send the proposal for public consultation.