![On the BBQ at Lloyd Elsmore Skatepark](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1654047029330-DF11RVQMDNAN9BHWOHAV/2022-05-28+ESC+Half-pipe+Opening.jpg)
On the BBQ at Lloyd Elsmore Skatepark
Awesome to see the new half-pipe officially opened at Lloyd Elsmore Park.
East Skate Club has only been around for 2 years but has achieved so much. Thanks to the tireless advocacy & leadership from Aaron Martin we now have this to enjoy.
![Pink Shirt Day 2022](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1654047104143-MXBBK2TF3AHK7KYPZB5D/image-asset.jpeg)
Pink Shirt Day 2022
Was meant to be at a Board committee meeting today so splashed on my first pink shirt for the occasion.
Not my usual colour but standing up against homophobia and bullying is enough reason to expand the wardrobe range.
![Award for Leadership in Safety & Wellbeing](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1654210024382-0F8ZR4PJW5T9WTO8EX99/2022-05-10+AQ+Leaders+Forum+Damian%2C+Georgina+and+Cushla.jpg)
Award for Leadership in Safety & Wellbeing
In May 2022, I was humbled to receive an award for Leadership in Safety & Wellbeing. Jointly awarded to Cushla (our Head of Safety & Wellbeing) and me for our work on our COVID response.
![Celebrating in style](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1656219108787-PX6HQAU40O4N7E4FG4KI/2022+Julian+and+Jordans+Wedding.jpg)
Celebrating in style
My partner and I dressed up for my brothers wedding!
![Botany Creek Cleanup](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1656298300701-Z3DDZN8XMGF9E96WQVU0/2022-06-26+Botany+Creek+Cleanup+02.jpg)
Botany Creek Cleanup
We pulled 20 shopping trolleys, 4 road cones, 2 chairs, a bike, a streetlight and a skip-load more rubbish from the Botany Creek.
![Elemental Akl Lightshow](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1659070072209-RDXKPV51OAA71V9QUW2B/2022-07-23+Elemental+AKL+02.jpg)
Elemental Akl Lightshow
Supporting East Auckland Tourism’s focus on arts and artists in East Auckland.
![Community Planting day at Mangemangeroa](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1655601779837-AWDDMYWIOW044Y7J1VZ6/2022-06-18+Mangemangeroa+Planting+03.jpg)
Community Planting day at Mangemangeroa
![Election billboards going up](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1659859195131-SH0I0WE0SMEODTS94SS2/image-asset.jpeg)
Election billboards going up
![Certificate in Company Direction](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1660986803562-4LMH4I9CM7PDS5IVXPSY/2022-08-19+Company+Directors+Course.png)
Certificate in Company Direction
Completed the week long Company Directors Course run by the NZ Institute of Directors.
![Howick Sports Awards 2022 - celebrating with Aaron Martin](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1661748798553-OFHIEGTFYRCI20OH2TN5/2022-08-25+Howick+Sports+Awards+Aaron+Martin.jpg)
Howick Sports Awards 2022 - celebrating with Aaron Martin
Aaron Martin is the president of East Skate Club and he received a Service to Sports award to recognise his incredible service to local kids.
![Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple neighbourhood day](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1662183317879-VFP5Q78XGZFXIBC7D8HU/image-asset.jpeg)
Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple neighbourhood day
![Botany Crime Watch Patrol and Asian Council on Reducing Crime joint operation](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1662183347690-TXWWP7P8CIRD7EPTEI18/image-asset.jpeg)
Botany Crime Watch Patrol and Asian Council on Reducing Crime joint operation
![Korean Positive Aging Charitable Trust](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1662348089814-6YALP0XYHQHLVHT4SYSZ/image-asset.jpeg)
Korean Positive Aging Charitable Trust
The Korean Positive Ageing Charitable Trust hosted a local election workshop designed especially to help voters understand elections.
Attendees were given an explanation of what local government is responsible for and role of elected members before candidates spoke.
![Speaking to the Bhartiya Samaj Seniors Group](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/0022e9ae-7060-4f7b-ba44-0c935ded4567/2022-09-05+Bhartiya+Samaj+Candidates+Event+02.jpg)
Speaking to the Bhartiya Samaj Seniors Group
![Enjoying dumplings at the Moon Festival](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/305a78fc-44e6-40c0-b59b-86f75096a6ea/IMG_20220910_180623_1.jpg)
Enjoying dumplings at the Moon Festival
![East Auckland Tourism AGM 2022](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1663216363512-VQ6ZGGYE0H8Z7U8DGBFP/image-asset.jpeg)
East Auckland Tourism AGM 2022
Left to right: Me, Annette Smart (Marketing Coordinator), Andrew Laing (Chair) and Bo Burns (Howick Local Board member)
![Catching the bus on International Car Free Day](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1663788174161-ZR5HNJRLHQRPGIZHGXA6/processed_IMG_20220922_072041_745.jpg)
Catching the bus on International Car Free Day
Thursday 22 September 2022 was International Car Free Day, when we’re encouraged to try alternatives. I had to travel across town for a Board meeting, so I took the bus.
![2022-10-15 Howick Village Hop 01.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1665792690706-LGNBF5MOSGUL8OGTT56E/2022-10-15+Howick+Village+Hop+01.jpg)
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![Speaking at the Howick Local Board Inaugural Meeting](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1669420025444-1MXVP1A0F4F9EOFKJLDR/image-asset.jpeg)
Speaking at the Howick Local Board Inaugural Meeting
![Celebrating being sworn in with my partner and brothers](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1669420088663-IAFPBM2L6GT65WDFEWYT/image-asset.jpeg)
Celebrating being sworn in with my partner and brothers
![Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga celebrates 45 years of service](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1671492553516-A8TPHZKMEH2L69Q3F1NQ/image-asset.jpeg)
Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga celebrates 45 years of service
![2022-12-02 Business East Tāmaki Breakfast Hillary Barry.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1670022642873-YOC6C49JTZ9TWZ8NZ4G6/2022-12-02+Business+East+T%C4%81maki+Breakfast+Hillary+Barry.jpg)
![2022-12-13 Citizenship Ceremony 03.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/5875a621-d94d-4ab1-9feb-c594b8edf6a4/2022-12-13+Citizenship+Ceremony+03.jpg)
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![On the BBQ at Lloyd Elsmore Skatepark](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1654047029330-DF11RVQMDNAN9BHWOHAV/2022-05-28+ESC+Half-pipe+Opening.jpg)
![Pink Shirt Day 2022](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1654047104143-MXBBK2TF3AHK7KYPZB5D/image-asset.jpeg)
![Award for Leadership in Safety & Wellbeing](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1654210024382-0F8ZR4PJW5T9WTO8EX99/2022-05-10+AQ+Leaders+Forum+Damian%2C+Georgina+and+Cushla.jpg)
![Celebrating in style](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1656219108787-PX6HQAU40O4N7E4FG4KI/2022+Julian+and+Jordans+Wedding.jpg)
![Botany Creek Cleanup](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1656298300701-Z3DDZN8XMGF9E96WQVU0/2022-06-26+Botany+Creek+Cleanup+02.jpg)
![Elemental Akl Lightshow](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1659070072209-RDXKPV51OAA71V9QUW2B/2022-07-23+Elemental+AKL+02.jpg)
![Community Planting day at Mangemangeroa](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1655601779837-AWDDMYWIOW044Y7J1VZ6/2022-06-18+Mangemangeroa+Planting+03.jpg)
![Election billboards going up](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1659859195131-SH0I0WE0SMEODTS94SS2/image-asset.jpeg)
![Certificate in Company Direction](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1660986803562-4LMH4I9CM7PDS5IVXPSY/2022-08-19+Company+Directors+Course.png)
![Howick Sports Awards 2022 - celebrating with Aaron Martin](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1661748798553-OFHIEGTFYRCI20OH2TN5/2022-08-25+Howick+Sports+Awards+Aaron+Martin.jpg)
![Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple neighbourhood day](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1662183317879-VFP5Q78XGZFXIBC7D8HU/image-asset.jpeg)
![Botany Crime Watch Patrol and Asian Council on Reducing Crime joint operation](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1662183347690-TXWWP7P8CIRD7EPTEI18/image-asset.jpeg)
![Korean Positive Aging Charitable Trust](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1662348089814-6YALP0XYHQHLVHT4SYSZ/image-asset.jpeg)
![Speaking to the Bhartiya Samaj Seniors Group](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/0022e9ae-7060-4f7b-ba44-0c935ded4567/2022-09-05+Bhartiya+Samaj+Candidates+Event+02.jpg)
![Enjoying dumplings at the Moon Festival](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/305a78fc-44e6-40c0-b59b-86f75096a6ea/IMG_20220910_180623_1.jpg)
![East Auckland Tourism AGM 2022](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1663216363512-VQ6ZGGYE0H8Z7U8DGBFP/image-asset.jpeg)
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![2022-10-15 Howick Village Hop 01.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1665792690706-LGNBF5MOSGUL8OGTT56E/2022-10-15+Howick+Village+Hop+01.jpg)
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![Speaking at the Howick Local Board Inaugural Meeting](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1669420025444-1MXVP1A0F4F9EOFKJLDR/image-asset.jpeg)
![Celebrating being sworn in with my partner and brothers](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1669420088663-IAFPBM2L6GT65WDFEWYT/image-asset.jpeg)
![Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga celebrates 45 years of service](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b4ec215cc8fed3777d7c445/1671492553516-A8TPHZKMEH2L69Q3F1NQ/image-asset.jpeg)
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