Damian Light
@damianlight.bsky.social
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Te Poari ā-Rohe o Howick | Howick Local Board,
Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland Council
Auth by D Light damianlight.co.nz
Te Poari ā-Rohe o Howick | Howick Local Board,
Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland Council
Auth by D Light damianlight.co.nz
Another playground refresh coming soon: Raewyn Place Esplanade Reserve in Pakūranga 🤩 tinyurl.com/2z7xyakh
From Mon 9 Feb 2026 work will begin on upgrading the playground, with completion expected in 4–6 weeks (weather permitting), thanks to funding from Howick Local Board.
From Mon 9 Feb 2026 work will begin on upgrading the playground, with completion expected in 4–6 weeks (weather permitting), thanks to funding from Howick Local Board.
Out with the old, in with the woohoo!
From Monday 9 February 2026, work will begin on upgrading the playground, with completion expected in 4–6 weeks (weather permitting), thanks to funding from the Howick Local Board.
tinyurl.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Another playground refresh coming soon: Raewyn Place Esplanade Reserve in Pakūranga 🤩 tinyurl.com/2z7xyakh
From Mon 9 Feb 2026 work will begin on upgrading the playground, with completion expected in 4–6 weeks (weather permitting), thanks to funding from Howick Local Board.
From Mon 9 Feb 2026 work will begin on upgrading the playground, with completion expected in 4–6 weeks (weather permitting), thanks to funding from Howick Local Board.
Reposted by Damian Light
Eighty-one years ago today, over 7,000 prisoners of the German Nazi camp #Auschwitz, including some 700 children, were liberated by the soldiers of the Soviet Army.
1,689 days of murder, pain, suffering, and humiliation were over.
Today, we all remember. We must keep remembering.
1,689 days of murder, pain, suffering, and humiliation were over.
Today, we all remember. We must keep remembering.
January 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Eighty-one years ago today, over 7,000 prisoners of the German Nazi camp #Auschwitz, including some 700 children, were liberated by the soldiers of the Soviet Army.
1,689 days of murder, pain, suffering, and humiliation were over.
Today, we all remember. We must keep remembering.
1,689 days of murder, pain, suffering, and humiliation were over.
Today, we all remember. We must keep remembering.
This Thursday is our first Howick Local Board workshop of 2026.
📅 Thursday 29 January 2026 11:00-4:30pm
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
See the open agenda and attachments here: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
📅 Thursday 29 January 2026 11:00-4:30pm
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
See the open agenda and attachments here: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
January 26, 2026 at 11:34 PM
This Thursday is our first Howick Local Board workshop of 2026.
📅 Thursday 29 January 2026 11:00-4:30pm
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
See the open agenda and attachments here: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
📅 Thursday 29 January 2026 11:00-4:30pm
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
See the open agenda and attachments here: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
Howick Library needs a new roof and while the works are underway the library will need to close for around six months. Staff explored keeping it open but it was too complex, expensive, and would take longer.
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/01...
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/01...
Howick Library temporary closure and pop-up service
Howick Library and the adjacent Fencible Lounge will close for a major renewal from February, with temporary services in place to keep the community connected while improvements are made.
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
January 23, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Howick Library needs a new roof and while the works are underway the library will need to close for around six months. Staff explored keeping it open but it was too complex, expensive, and would take longer.
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/01...
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/01...
Rates capping is bad policy - it won't address the cost of living and officials know it
"The proposal was “incomplete in design and operational detail” and ministers didn’t have enough information to make properly informed decisions."
"The proposal was “incomplete in design and operational detail” and ministers didn’t have enough information to make properly informed decisions."
Is a $2.79 monthly saving worth the shemozzle? 'Yes, all savings are worthwhile,' says local government minister Simon Watts. Jonathan Milne reports from the aisles of Auckland's supermarkets.
Rates cap will save households a can of baked beans
newsroom.co.nz
January 15, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Rates capping is bad policy - it won't address the cost of living and officials know it
"The proposal was “incomplete in design and operational detail” and ministers didn’t have enough information to make properly informed decisions."
"The proposal was “incomplete in design and operational detail” and ministers didn’t have enough information to make properly informed decisions."
Hearing Commissioners have released their decision on Plan Change 96 - Open Space and Other Rezoning Matters (2024).
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/plans-pol...
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/plans-pol...
January 13, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Hearing Commissioners have released their decision on Plan Change 96 - Open Space and Other Rezoning Matters (2024).
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/plans-pol...
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/plans-pol...
Free community activities coming to your local parks and reserves!
Proudly funded by Howick Local Board as part of our promise to ensure our open spaces provide a wide range of recreational opportunities.
Find out more here www.facebook.com/OutandAboutA...
Proudly funded by Howick Local Board as part of our promise to ensure our open spaces provide a wide range of recreational opportunities.
Find out more here www.facebook.com/OutandAboutA...
January 12, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Free community activities coming to your local parks and reserves!
Proudly funded by Howick Local Board as part of our promise to ensure our open spaces provide a wide range of recreational opportunities.
Find out more here www.facebook.com/OutandAboutA...
Proudly funded by Howick Local Board as part of our promise to ensure our open spaces provide a wide range of recreational opportunities.
Find out more here www.facebook.com/OutandAboutA...
Wonderful day at Auckland Zoo, enjoying the sun along with the many feathered, scaled, furry and leathered friends.
January 2, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Wonderful day at Auckland Zoo, enjoying the sun along with the many feathered, scaled, furry and leathered friends.
Meri Kirihimete / Merry Christmas!
Wherever you are and however you celebrate, I wish you and your whānau a wonderful day. And best wishes for 2026!
Wherever you are and however you celebrate, I wish you and your whānau a wonderful day. And best wishes for 2026!
December 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Meri Kirihimete / Merry Christmas!
Wherever you are and however you celebrate, I wish you and your whānau a wonderful day. And best wishes for 2026!
Wherever you are and however you celebrate, I wish you and your whānau a wonderful day. And best wishes for 2026!
It’s been a busy year and end of 2025 is approaching fast.
Last week we had our last workshop for the year and our local staff are taking well earned leave until 5 January. As always, make sure you log any issues with Auckland Council (09 301 0101 or www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-it).
Last week we had our last workshop for the year and our local staff are taking well earned leave until 5 January. As always, make sure you log any issues with Auckland Council (09 301 0101 or www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-it).
December 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
It’s been a busy year and end of 2025 is approaching fast.
Last week we had our last workshop for the year and our local staff are taking well earned leave until 5 January. As always, make sure you log any issues with Auckland Council (09 301 0101 or www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-it).
Last week we had our last workshop for the year and our local staff are taking well earned leave until 5 January. As always, make sure you log any issues with Auckland Council (09 301 0101 or www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-it).
"Today’s decision by Manukau District Court Judge RJ McIlraith voiding the election of the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board means that a new election for the subdivision will need to be completed by 9 April 2026."
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2025/12...
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2025/12...
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board election
District Court decision and next steps for the local board.
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
December 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
"Today’s decision by Manukau District Court Judge RJ McIlraith voiding the election of the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board means that a new election for the subdivision will need to be completed by 9 April 2026."
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2025/12...
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2025/12...
Reposted by Damian Light
This one’s important e hoa mā - a few of our orgs are collaborating on this fund to ensure that no trans young person in Aotearoa misses out on lifesaving care. Alternative treatment pathways exist but are expensive and we need your help.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/we-got...
givealittle.co.nz/cause/we-got...
Support Rangatahi and Whānau Affected by the Ban on Puberty Blockers
Raising funds to support rangatahi directly affected by the New Zealand Government’s decision to ban new prescriptions of puberty blockers.
givealittle.co.nz
December 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
This one’s important e hoa mā - a few of our orgs are collaborating on this fund to ensure that no trans young person in Aotearoa misses out on lifesaving care. Alternative treatment pathways exist but are expensive and we need your help.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/we-got...
givealittle.co.nz/cause/we-got...
⚠️ Public submissions on proposed Plan Change 120: Housing Intensification and Resilience closes this Friday 19 December at 5pm.
You can find out more, including how to have your say here: akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/aucklands-fu...
You can find out more, including how to have your say here: akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/aucklands-fu...
December 15, 2025 at 2:08 AM
⚠️ Public submissions on proposed Plan Change 120: Housing Intensification and Resilience closes this Friday 19 December at 5pm.
You can find out more, including how to have your say here: akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/aucklands-fu...
You can find out more, including how to have your say here: akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/aucklands-fu...
🚌Eastern Busway update for December 2025:
🚧 Summer work on Tī Rākau Drive from 27 Dec to mid Jan
🚦 Pakūranga Road / Rā Hihi – flyover intersection
🌏 Reducing carbon emissions
🎥 Rā Hihi – flyover videos
📅 2025 in review.
e.at.govt.nz/mail/view/s2...
🚧 Summer work on Tī Rākau Drive from 27 Dec to mid Jan
🚦 Pakūranga Road / Rā Hihi – flyover intersection
🌏 Reducing carbon emissions
🎥 Rā Hihi – flyover videos
📅 2025 in review.
e.at.govt.nz/mail/view/s2...
December 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
🚌Eastern Busway update for December 2025:
🚧 Summer work on Tī Rākau Drive from 27 Dec to mid Jan
🚦 Pakūranga Road / Rā Hihi – flyover intersection
🌏 Reducing carbon emissions
🎥 Rā Hihi – flyover videos
📅 2025 in review.
e.at.govt.nz/mail/view/s2...
🚧 Summer work on Tī Rākau Drive from 27 Dec to mid Jan
🚦 Pakūranga Road / Rā Hihi – flyover intersection
🌏 Reducing carbon emissions
🎥 Rā Hihi – flyover videos
📅 2025 in review.
e.at.govt.nz/mail/view/s2...
Auckland Transport is proposing upgrades to the Golfland Drive and Botany Road intersection.
This project was initiated in response to feedback from residents and businesses about safety concerns related to informal and unsafe pedestrian crossings in the area.
This project was initiated in response to feedback from residents and businesses about safety concerns related to informal and unsafe pedestrian crossings in the area.
December 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Auckland Transport is proposing upgrades to the Golfland Drive and Botany Road intersection.
This project was initiated in response to feedback from residents and businesses about safety concerns related to informal and unsafe pedestrian crossings in the area.
This project was initiated in response to feedback from residents and businesses about safety concerns related to informal and unsafe pedestrian crossings in the area.
Each week I’m providing a quick summary of the meetings and events I’ve attended as a member of the Howick Local Board (HLB). This is my report for last week, starting Monday 8 December and will be my last for 2025 as we wrap up.
December 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Each week I’m providing a quick summary of the meetings and events I’ve attended as a member of the Howick Local Board (HLB). This is my report for last week, starting Monday 8 December and will be my last for 2025 as we wrap up.
Very disappointed to see that the Government has blocked the long awaited and urgently needed tree protections for Auckland.
174 new individual trees and 29 new groups of trees were due to be added to the list of protected trees.
174 new individual trees and 29 new groups of trees were due to be added to the list of protected trees.
December 14, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Very disappointed to see that the Government has blocked the long awaited and urgently needed tree protections for Auckland.
174 new individual trees and 29 new groups of trees were due to be added to the list of protected trees.
174 new individual trees and 29 new groups of trees were due to be added to the list of protected trees.
📚 Flat Bush Pop-up Library coming soon!
In our Howick Local Board open workshop today, staff presented an update on temporary library. Community has waited a long time for library & while this isn't permanent & still work to be done, thrilled to see that we're closer than ever.
In our Howick Local Board open workshop today, staff presented an update on temporary library. Community has waited a long time for library & while this isn't permanent & still work to be done, thrilled to see that we're closer than ever.
December 11, 2025 at 6:21 AM
📚 Flat Bush Pop-up Library coming soon!
In our Howick Local Board open workshop today, staff presented an update on temporary library. Community has waited a long time for library & while this isn't permanent & still work to be done, thrilled to see that we're closer than ever.
In our Howick Local Board open workshop today, staff presented an update on temporary library. Community has waited a long time for library & while this isn't permanent & still work to be done, thrilled to see that we're closer than ever.
Auckland Council is proposing changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan – the city’s rulebook for where new homes and businesses can be built. These proposed changes - respond to govt direction for more housing & strengthen natural hazard rules.
akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/aucklands-fu...
akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/aucklands-fu...
Auckland's Future Housing Plan - Plan Change 120
Submissions open from 3 November to 19 December 2025.
akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
December 10, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Auckland Council is proposing changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan – the city’s rulebook for where new homes and businesses can be built. These proposed changes - respond to govt direction for more housing & strengthen natural hazard rules.
akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/aucklands-fu...
akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/aucklands-fu...
Reminder this event is on tonight
Plan Change 120 updates the rules for where homes can go and how we manage risks like flooding.
Join Council's in-person info session to learn more and ask questions.
📆Tues 9 Dec, 6:30pm
⛪St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr, Botany
To attend, please register: tinyurl.com/yh5ut67f
Join Council's in-person info session to learn more and ask questions.
📆Tues 9 Dec, 6:30pm
⛪St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr, Botany
To attend, please register: tinyurl.com/yh5ut67f
Auckland's Future Housing Plan - Plan Change 120
Submissions open from 3 November to 19 December 2025.
tinyurl.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Reminder this event is on tonight
Each week I’m providing a quick summary of the meetings and events I’ve attended as a member of the Howick Local Board (HLB). This is my report for last week, starting Monday 1 December.
December 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Each week I’m providing a quick summary of the meetings and events I’ve attended as a member of the Howick Local Board (HLB). This is my report for last week, starting Monday 1 December.
This Thursday is our last Howick Local Board workshop for the year.
📅 Thursday 11 December 2025 11:00-4:30pm (closed 12:30-12:45pm)
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
See the open agenda and attachments here: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
📅 Thursday 11 December 2025 11:00-4:30pm (closed 12:30-12:45pm)
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
See the open agenda and attachments here: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
December 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
This Thursday is our last Howick Local Board workshop for the year.
📅 Thursday 11 December 2025 11:00-4:30pm (closed 12:30-12:45pm)
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
See the open agenda and attachments here: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
📅 Thursday 11 December 2025 11:00-4:30pm (closed 12:30-12:45pm)
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
See the open agenda and attachments here: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
Reposted by Damian Light
This great little play is fun, but not very realistic.
Many renters have no idea who their landlord even is — they deal with some corporate property management company.
Many renters have no idea who their landlord even is — they deal with some corporate property management company.
Renter: I would like to negotiate
Landlord: no.
**fin**
Landlord: no.
**fin**
December 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
This great little play is fun, but not very realistic.
Many renters have no idea who their landlord even is — they deal with some corporate property management company.
Many renters have no idea who their landlord even is — they deal with some corporate property management company.
Plan Change 120 updates the rules for where homes can go and how we manage risks like flooding.
Join Council's in-person info session to learn more and ask questions.
📆Tues 9 Dec, 6:30pm
⛪St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr, Botany
To attend, please register: tinyurl.com/yh5ut67f
Join Council's in-person info session to learn more and ask questions.
📆Tues 9 Dec, 6:30pm
⛪St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr, Botany
To attend, please register: tinyurl.com/yh5ut67f
Auckland's Future Housing Plan - Plan Change 120
Submissions open from 3 November to 19 December 2025.
tinyurl.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Plan Change 120 updates the rules for where homes can go and how we manage risks like flooding.
Join Council's in-person info session to learn more and ask questions.
📆Tues 9 Dec, 6:30pm
⛪St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr, Botany
To attend, please register: tinyurl.com/yh5ut67f
Join Council's in-person info session to learn more and ask questions.
📆Tues 9 Dec, 6:30pm
⛪St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr, Botany
To attend, please register: tinyurl.com/yh5ut67f
Rates capping is a bad idea - it's an overly simplistic answer to complex problem.
If the Government was serious about reducing the burden of rates, they'd give councils more options to generate revenue - like returning GST on rates (approx $317m) or paying rates on Government properties.
If the Government was serious about reducing the burden of rates, they'd give councils more options to generate revenue - like returning GST on rates (approx $317m) or paying rates on Government properties.
December 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Rates capping is a bad idea - it's an overly simplistic answer to complex problem.
If the Government was serious about reducing the burden of rates, they'd give councils more options to generate revenue - like returning GST on rates (approx $317m) or paying rates on Government properties.
If the Government was serious about reducing the burden of rates, they'd give councils more options to generate revenue - like returning GST on rates (approx $317m) or paying rates on Government properties.