Featured
I'm pleased to announce that I intend to stand for the Howick Local Board and Auckland Council in the elections this October.
Wonderful way to celebrate Matariki with community astronomy viewing thanks to Highland Park Community House and the Auckland Astronomical Society.
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).
Matariki is a time for remembrance, celebrating the present and looking to the future.
The 2025 Moth Plant Pod Competition officially wrapped up with our Celebration Cluster at Pakuranga Heights School — another record-breaking year!
Thursday 19 June 2025 was a massive day as the Howick Local Board signed off the funding required to deliver a temporary library in Flat Bush!
An absolute joy to be at the unveiling of this incredible pou at Cascades Kindergarten on Sunday.
On Thursday 15 May, the Howick Local Board held our fourth regular business meeting of the year. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes. At the end there are links to the official minutes and recordings of our meetings.
Every year the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush runs an outreach programme for local schools. In it's 11th year, 3G4G teaches local tamariki the value of Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds and Giving, Gratitude, Goodness, Growth.
Pleased to report that last week the Howick Local Board voted to confirm that Marina Fitness remain open for at least the next 3 years.
I travelled into the city centre on Wednesday 14 May to speak to the Auckland Council Governing Body and present the Howick Local Board feedback into the annual plan.
Beautiful and moving occasion on Saturday as the community gathered with mana whenua, Kāhui Ariki (Māori royal family), and representatives of kīngitanga (Māori royals).
On Thursday 17 April, the Howick Local Board held our third business meeting of the year. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes. At the end there are links to the official minutes and recordings of our meetings.
We had the pleasure of unveiling this beautiful new sign in Cockle Bay. Over the past 5 years volunteers from the Cockle Bay Residents and Rate Payers Association have transformed the local environment.
The following is my submissions on the proposed electorate boundaries and names for the 2026 General Election.
Today I enjoyed my first trip along new westbound lanes on Tī Rākau Drive.
With general elections expected in 2026, the electoral boundaries for Parliament are being reviewed.
As part of providing transparency, Auckland Council publishes the attendance for elected members.
Today is Poppy Day, the annual fundraising day for the RSA. Donations go directly to supporting New Zealand's veterans of military service and their whānau.
On Thursday 20 March, the Howick Local Board held our second business meeting of the year. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes. At the end there are links to the official minutes and recordings of our meetings.
Another wonderful event at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush, as we celebrated Buddha's birthday on Saturday 5 April.
On Saturday All Hands Aotearoa hosted an iftar for locals - the meal eaten by Muslims at sunset to break their fast-during Ramadan.
I’m really happy to see that the Local Government Commission has approved the proposed changes for the Howick Local Board.
Transparency is critical to a functioning democracy. Our democracy is representative, meaning we elect representatives to make decisions on our behalf.
On Thursday 20 February, the Howick Local Board held our first business meeting of the new year. Here’s a summary of some of the key discussions and outcomes. At the end there are links to the official minutes and recordings of our meetings.
Stunning weather brought a great crowd to the Pakuranga Rotary Club's Community Carnival and River Festival.
This is my submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
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.
Authorised by Damian Light, PO Box 58184, Botany, Auckland 2163