March 4, 2024

Damian Light

Howick Local Board, Governance

Fair and effective representation for Botany and Flat Bush

March 4, 2024

Damian Light

Howick Local Board, Governance

Fair and effective representation for Botany and Flat Bush

Based on recent population growth, the Howick Local Board needs more elected members to ensure we maintain fair and effective representation.

February 26, 2024

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board

Lantern Festival is back! And closer than ever!

February 26, 2024

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board

Lantern Festival is back! And closer than ever!

Fantastic to see the Lantern Festival return to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland! Even better than it's now in our backyard at the Manukau Sports Bowl, making it even easier to enjoy.

February 15, 2024

Damian Light

Shoreline Adaptation Plans open for consultation

February 15, 2024

Damian Light

Shoreline Adaptation Plans open for consultation

Auckland Council is preparing shoreline adaptation plans (SAP) across the region in partnership with mana whenua and local communities.

February 15, 2024

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board, Events

Botany Chinese Association Lantern Festival

February 15, 2024

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board, Events

Botany Chinese Association Lantern Festival

On Wednesday 14 February, the Botany Chinese Association hosted a Lantern Festival to celebrate Chinese New Year.

February 14, 2024

Damian Light

Plan Change 96 impacts Flat Bush

February 14, 2024

Damian Light

Auckland Council is currently proposing some changes through Plan Change 96 to “rezone land to correct zoning errors and anomalies”. This includes two areas near Barry Curtis Park – 66 Flat Bush School Road and 56 Brookview Drive.

January 25, 2024

Damian Light

Howick Local Board

Back to work for 2024

January 25, 2024

Damian Light

Howick Local Board

I can’t believe we’re almost through the first month of 2024! I hope everyone had a good Christmas and New Years.

January 3, 2024

Damian Light

Perfect weather to enjoy Ngā Manu

January 3, 2024

Damian Light

Perfect weather for a walk along the Rotary Walkway, including Auckland Public Art 'Ngā Manu' by Dion Hitchens which celebrates 50 years commitment from Pakuranga Rotary Club to the local area.

December 29, 2023

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board, Governance, Environment

Meri Kirihimete / Merry Christmas!

December 29, 2023

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board, Governance, Environment

As we wrap up for the holidays, we wanted to take a moment to thank our community for their continued support throughout the year.

December 19, 2023

Damian Light

Community

Master Paw celebrates Sir Bob Charles

December 19, 2023

Damian Light

Community

Thanks to Chorus and local artist Grace Cheung, Golfands has an awesome looking new public artwork!

December 15, 2023

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board

Ormiston Entwine brings Flat Bush community together

December 15, 2023

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board

Ormiston Entwine brings Flat Bush community together

Last Saturday evening, the Ormiston Entwine meet for the final time this year. This informal community networking group is funded by the Howick Local Board to help bring the newer communities of Flat Bush and Ormiston together.

December 13, 2023

Damian Light

Environment, Howick Local Board

New reservoir at Redoubt Road blessed

December 13, 2023

Damian Light

Environment, Howick Local Board

Early morning on Wednesday 13 December, I had the privilege of speaking on behalf of the Howick Local Board at the pre-dawn karakia (blessing) of the new Watercare reservoir at Redoubt Road.

December 12, 2023

Damian Light

Communication, Howick Local Board

Pōwhiri for Paul Brobbel

December 12, 2023

Damian Light

Communication, Howick Local Board

We had the pleasure of welcoming Paul Brobbel, the new Director of UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture, onto O Wairoa Marae -Te Whare Wānanga O Wairoa.

December 10, 2023

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board

70th Howick Santa Parade a community success

December 10, 2023

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board

70th Howick Santa Parade a community success

Awesome day as we celebrated the 70th Howick Santa Parade this afternoon.

December 6, 2023

Damian Light

Howick Local Board

Howick Local Board Business Meeting for November 2023

December 6, 2023

Damian Light

Howick Local Board

On Thursday 16 November, the Howick Local Board held our business meeting for the month. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes. At the end there are links to the official minutes and a recording of this (and previous) meetings.

December 1, 2023

Damian Light

Environment, Howick Local Board

Auckland diverts 9 million kilos of food scraps from landfill

December 1, 2023

Damian Light

Environment, Howick Local Board

Auckland diverts 9 million kilos of food scraps from landfill

I love our food scraps bin and it looks like I'm not the only one. Since the rollout began in April, Aucklanders have diverted over 9million kilograms of food scraps.

December 1, 2023

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board, Transport

Gravel footpaths providing safety for Flat Bush

December 1, 2023

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board, Transport

Gravel footpaths providing safety for Flat Bush

The Howick Local Board is pleased to report that we've approved funding for Auckland Transport to deliver gravel footpaths that will provide a safe alternative while the permanent paths await the property developer.

November 28, 2023

Damian Light

Community, Fair Share, Howick Local Board

Lloyd Elsmore Skatepark upgrade open for public feedback

November 28, 2023

Damian Light

Community, Fair Share, Howick Local Board

Lloyd Elsmore Skatepark upgrade open for public feedback

Excited to see the long awaited upgrade for the Lloyd Elsmore Park skatepark out for public consultation.

November 27, 2023

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board

Ethnic communities enjoy sense of belonging

November 27, 2023

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board

Ethnic communities enjoy sense of belonging

Last month, the Howick Local Board hosted our second community forum for the term. Our first was for organisations that support our communities in need, this one was for our diverse ethnic and cultural communities.

November 27, 2023

Damian Light

Howick Local Board, Transport

Aviemore Drive safety improvements open for feedback

November 27, 2023

Damian Light

Howick Local Board, Transport

Aviemore Drive safety improvements open for feedback

To address the crash history and make the road safer for people walking and driving along Aviemore Drive, Auckland Transport is proposing changes and is seeking feedback until 10 December 2023.

November 17, 2023

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board

Stockade Hill Christmas Tree is lit!

November 17, 2023

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board

The tradition marks the beginning of the festive season in Howick, proudly funded by the Howick Local Board.