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
On Monday, I attended Elected Members training, along with members of Howick, Aotea Great Barrier, Waiheke, Waitematā, Ōrākei, & Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Boards. Also joined by Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Councillor Josephine Bartley & Deputy Mayor (Ōrākei Councillor) Desley Simpson.
November 24, 2025 at 4:04 AM
On Monday, I attended Elected Members training, along with members of Howick, Aotea Great Barrier, Waiheke, Waitematā, Ōrākei, & Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Boards. Also joined by Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Councillor Josephine Bartley & Deputy Mayor (Ōrākei Councillor) Desley Simpson.
This Thursday is our next Howick Local Board workshop (note new timing).
📅 Thursday 27 November 2025 11:00-4:30pm (closed except 1:30-2pm)
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
See open agenda and attachments here: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
📅 Thursday 27 November 2025 11:00-4:30pm (closed except 1:30-2pm)
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
See open agenda and attachments here: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
November 24, 2025 at 3:14 AM
This Thursday is our next Howick Local Board workshop (note new timing).
📅 Thursday 27 November 2025 11:00-4:30pm (closed except 1:30-2pm)
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
See open agenda and attachments here: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
📅 Thursday 27 November 2025 11:00-4:30pm (closed except 1:30-2pm)
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
See open agenda and attachments here: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to remember those trans people we have lost to violence, discrimination, and bigotry.
It forms part of Trans Awareness Week, which is an opportunity to celebrate the beauty, resilience, and courage of the trans community.
It forms part of Trans Awareness Week, which is an opportunity to celebrate the beauty, resilience, and courage of the trans community.
November 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to remember those trans people we have lost to violence, discrimination, and bigotry.
It forms part of Trans Awareness Week, which is an opportunity to celebrate the beauty, resilience, and courage of the trans community.
It forms part of Trans Awareness Week, which is an opportunity to celebrate the beauty, resilience, and courage of the trans community.
This Thursday is our next Howick Local Board workshop. Timing has been shifted as a trial to see if this works better for members and staff.
📅 Thursday 20 November 2025 11:00-4pm (closed except 11:45-12:45pm)
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
📅 Thursday 20 November 2025 11:00-4pm (closed except 11:45-12:45pm)
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
November 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
This Thursday is our next Howick Local Board workshop. Timing has been shifted as a trial to see if this works better for members and staff.
📅 Thursday 20 November 2025 11:00-4pm (closed except 11:45-12:45pm)
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
📅 Thursday 20 November 2025 11:00-4pm (closed except 11:45-12:45pm)
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
Excited to see our upgraded destination playground opening!
Bit later than originally planned (due to weather impacting construction) but still in time for Summer.
📍 Barry Curtis Park, 58 Stancombe Road, Flat Bush
🕕 Saturday 29 November 10am - 12pm
Bit later than originally planned (due to weather impacting construction) but still in time for Summer.
📍 Barry Curtis Park, 58 Stancombe Road, Flat Bush
🕕 Saturday 29 November 10am - 12pm
November 18, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Excited to see our upgraded destination playground opening!
Bit later than originally planned (due to weather impacting construction) but still in time for Summer.
📍 Barry Curtis Park, 58 Stancombe Road, Flat Bush
🕕 Saturday 29 November 10am - 12pm
Bit later than originally planned (due to weather impacting construction) but still in time for Summer.
📍 Barry Curtis Park, 58 Stancombe Road, Flat Bush
🕕 Saturday 29 November 10am - 12pm
Awesome opportunity to explore Murphys Bush - one of the most significant ecological areas in the Howick Local Board rohe (area).
📅 Sat 22 Nov 8am
🌱 Mandarin translation available
🔗 RSVP required – scan the QR code or visit pfhw.org.nz
📅 Sat 22 Nov 8am
🌱 Mandarin translation available
🔗 RSVP required – scan the QR code or visit pfhw.org.nz
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Awesome opportunity to explore Murphys Bush - one of the most significant ecological areas in the Howick Local Board rohe (area).
📅 Sat 22 Nov 8am
🌱 Mandarin translation available
🔗 RSVP required – scan the QR code or visit pfhw.org.nz
📅 Sat 22 Nov 8am
🌱 Mandarin translation available
🔗 RSVP required – scan the QR code or visit pfhw.org.nz
This Thursday is our next Howick Local Board workshop, the first open for this term.
📅 Thursday 13 November 2025 10:00-2:30pm (closed 10-12noon)
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
See full agenda and attachments here:
aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
📅 Thursday 13 November 2025 10:00-2:30pm (closed 10-12noon)
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
See full agenda and attachments here:
aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
This Thursday is our next Howick Local Board workshop, the first open for this term.
📅 Thursday 13 November 2025 10:00-2:30pm (closed 10-12noon)
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
See full agenda and attachments here:
aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
📅 Thursday 13 November 2025 10:00-2:30pm (closed 10-12noon)
🏢 Howick Local Board Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
See full agenda and attachments here:
aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
“I declare that I will faithfully and impartially, and according to the best of my skill and judgement, execute and perform, in the best interests of the Howick area…”
Last Thursday evening, Howick Local Board held our inaugural meeting.
Last Thursday evening, Howick Local Board held our inaugural meeting.
November 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
“I declare that I will faithfully and impartially, and according to the best of my skill and judgement, execute and perform, in the best interests of the Howick area…”
Last Thursday evening, Howick Local Board held our inaugural meeting.
Last Thursday evening, Howick Local Board held our inaugural meeting.
With Rā Hihi flyover open, Eastern Busway are continuing to build the busway along Ti Rakau Dr through to Botany.
To enable this, changes will be in place on Tī Rākau Dr in both directions between Pakūranga Rd and William Roberts Rd from Fri 24 October to Sat 27 December.
To enable this, changes will be in place on Tī Rākau Dr in both directions between Pakūranga Rd and William Roberts Rd from Fri 24 October to Sat 27 December.
October 24, 2025 at 2:47 AM
With Rā Hihi flyover open, Eastern Busway are continuing to build the busway along Ti Rakau Dr through to Botany.
To enable this, changes will be in place on Tī Rākau Dr in both directions between Pakūranga Rd and William Roberts Rd from Fri 24 October to Sat 27 December.
To enable this, changes will be in place on Tī Rākau Dr in both directions between Pakūranga Rd and William Roberts Rd from Fri 24 October to Sat 27 December.
To everyone celebrating Diwali, I hope it brings you happiness and prosperity. May the lights of Diwali illuminate the next chapter in your life!
October 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
To everyone celebrating Diwali, I hope it brings you happiness and prosperity. May the lights of Diwali illuminate the next chapter in your life!
The official results from the election has been released and for East Auckland it's a blend of returning and new elected members:
Howick Ward Councillor (1 returning, 1 new)
👤Bo Burns (new)
👤Maurice Williamson (returning)
voteauckland.co.nz/results2025
Howick Ward Councillor (1 returning, 1 new)
👤Bo Burns (new)
👤Maurice Williamson (returning)
voteauckland.co.nz/results2025
October 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The official results from the election has been released and for East Auckland it's a blend of returning and new elected members:
Howick Ward Councillor (1 returning, 1 new)
👤Bo Burns (new)
👤Maurice Williamson (returning)
voteauckland.co.nz/results2025
Howick Ward Councillor (1 returning, 1 new)
👤Bo Burns (new)
👤Maurice Williamson (returning)
voteauckland.co.nz/results2025
🚗 Get ready East Auckland!
The Pakūranga flyover (Rā Hihi) opens in both directions this weekend — Saturday 18 October!
The Pakūranga flyover (Rā Hihi) opens in both directions this weekend — Saturday 18 October!
October 16, 2025 at 4:11 AM
🚗 Get ready East Auckland!
The Pakūranga flyover (Rā Hihi) opens in both directions this weekend — Saturday 18 October!
The Pakūranga flyover (Rā Hihi) opens in both directions this weekend — Saturday 18 October!
Thank you Botany! ❤️
Progress results show that I've been returned to the Howick Local Board as one of the two representatives for Botany. Thank you to locals for your vote of confidence in me.
Progress results show that I've been returned to the Howick Local Board as one of the two representatives for Botany. Thank you to locals for your vote of confidence in me.
October 11, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Thank you Botany! ❤️
Progress results show that I've been returned to the Howick Local Board as one of the two representatives for Botany. Thank you to locals for your vote of confidence in me.
Progress results show that I've been returned to the Howick Local Board as one of the two representatives for Botany. Thank you to locals for your vote of confidence in me.
With the election tomorrow, time is running out to vote. If you haven't had your say, make sure you get your vote into one of the orange boxes at your local library, supermarket or transport station before Midday.
October 10, 2025 at 4:42 AM
With the election tomorrow, time is running out to vote. If you haven't had your say, make sure you get your vote into one of the orange boxes at your local library, supermarket or transport station before Midday.
Tomorrow is the The Howick Village Hop!
Head along to enjoy food, entertainment and classic cars. Check out the Howick Village Market in the morning for even more food and shopping.
Head along to enjoy food, entertainment and classic cars. Check out the Howick Village Market in the morning for even more food and shopping.
October 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Tomorrow is the The Howick Village Hop!
Head along to enjoy food, entertainment and classic cars. Check out the Howick Village Market in the morning for even more food and shopping.
Head along to enjoy food, entertainment and classic cars. Check out the Howick Village Market in the morning for even more food and shopping.
📣 Voting closes at Midday this Saturday 11 October 2025!
Drop your completed voting forms into the orange boxes at your local library, supermarket or transport station.
To find out more about candidates, voting, and where to drop off your forms, check out www.voteauckland.co.nz
Drop your completed voting forms into the orange boxes at your local library, supermarket or transport station.
To find out more about candidates, voting, and where to drop off your forms, check out www.voteauckland.co.nz
October 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
📣 Voting closes at Midday this Saturday 11 October 2025!
Drop your completed voting forms into the orange boxes at your local library, supermarket or transport station.
To find out more about candidates, voting, and where to drop off your forms, check out www.voteauckland.co.nz
Drop your completed voting forms into the orange boxes at your local library, supermarket or transport station.
To find out more about candidates, voting, and where to drop off your forms, check out www.voteauckland.co.nz
In the meantime, I've collated the Howick Local Board data for the last term (January 2023 to September 2025). Over this period we had a total of 40 business meetings and 100 workshops.
October 9, 2025 at 2:56 AM
In the meantime, I've collated the Howick Local Board data for the last term (January 2023 to September 2025). Over this period we had a total of 40 business meetings and 100 workshops.
With 3 days to go, 211,275 votes have been received from across Auckland making up 17.7% of eligible voters.
For the Howick Local Board / Howick Ward, the turnout varies with Howick and Pakūranga both above the regional average, Botany the same, and Flat Bush below it.
For the Howick Local Board / Howick Ward, the turnout varies with Howick and Pakūranga both above the regional average, Botany the same, and Flat Bush below it.
October 7, 2025 at 10:12 PM
With 3 days to go, 211,275 votes have been received from across Auckland making up 17.7% of eligible voters.
For the Howick Local Board / Howick Ward, the turnout varies with Howick and Pakūranga both above the regional average, Botany the same, and Flat Bush below it.
For the Howick Local Board / Howick Ward, the turnout varies with Howick and Pakūranga both above the regional average, Botany the same, and Flat Bush below it.
If you haven't received your voting papers, you can go to Botany Library and they will help you out.
To ensure your vote is received in time, make sure you deliver to the orange voting boxes available in council libraries, selected supermarkets, retailers & transport stations.
To ensure your vote is received in time, make sure you deliver to the orange voting boxes available in council libraries, selected supermarkets, retailers & transport stations.
October 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
If you haven't received your voting papers, you can go to Botany Library and they will help you out.
To ensure your vote is received in time, make sure you deliver to the orange voting boxes available in council libraries, selected supermarkets, retailers & transport stations.
To ensure your vote is received in time, make sure you deliver to the orange voting boxes available in council libraries, selected supermarkets, retailers & transport stations.
Voting for Auckland Council elections closes at midday Saturday 11 October!
It's vital that everyone has their say so please make sure you vote. If you've already voted, please encourage your friends and whānau to vote.
It's vital that everyone has their say so please make sure you vote. If you've already voted, please encourage your friends and whānau to vote.
October 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Voting for Auckland Council elections closes at midday Saturday 11 October!
It's vital that everyone has their say so please make sure you vote. If you've already voted, please encourage your friends and whānau to vote.
It's vital that everyone has their say so please make sure you vote. If you've already voted, please encourage your friends and whānau to vote.
We were entertained by performances ranging from traditional Chinese Opera through to modern line dancing. Then we shared a wonderful meal, celebrating the diversity of our local population.
October 6, 2025 at 3:53 AM
We were entertained by performances ranging from traditional Chinese Opera through to modern line dancing. Then we shared a wonderful meal, celebrating the diversity of our local population.
🌕 Happy Moon Festival!
Today fellow Howick Local Board Adele White and I joined other guests at a wonderful celebration of the Moon Festival hosted by the Botany Chinese Association.
Today fellow Howick Local Board Adele White and I joined other guests at a wonderful celebration of the Moon Festival hosted by the Botany Chinese Association.
October 6, 2025 at 3:53 AM
🌕 Happy Moon Festival!
Today fellow Howick Local Board Adele White and I joined other guests at a wonderful celebration of the Moon Festival hosted by the Botany Chinese Association.
Today fellow Howick Local Board Adele White and I joined other guests at a wonderful celebration of the Moon Festival hosted by the Botany Chinese Association.
Auckland Transport (AT) is proposing:
- pedestrian refuge on Cook St
- Upgrade corners on Gibraltar St with kerb ramps, helping people with strollers or wheelchairs
- Relocate bus stop to increase visibility
- Install new section of footpath to connect Cook St to Stevenson Reserve
- pedestrian refuge on Cook St
- Upgrade corners on Gibraltar St with kerb ramps, helping people with strollers or wheelchairs
- Relocate bus stop to increase visibility
- Install new section of footpath to connect Cook St to Stevenson Reserve
October 6, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Auckland Transport (AT) is proposing:
- pedestrian refuge on Cook St
- Upgrade corners on Gibraltar St with kerb ramps, helping people with strollers or wheelchairs
- Relocate bus stop to increase visibility
- Install new section of footpath to connect Cook St to Stevenson Reserve
- pedestrian refuge on Cook St
- Upgrade corners on Gibraltar St with kerb ramps, helping people with strollers or wheelchairs
- Relocate bus stop to increase visibility
- Install new section of footpath to connect Cook St to Stevenson Reserve
Diwali is an important Hindi festival that symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. As we celebrate together, it was a good reminder of the connections to the wider world.
October 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Diwali is an important Hindi festival that symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. As we celebrate together, it was a good reminder of the connections to the wider world.
I joined fellow Howick Local Board member Adele White, along with Councillors, Local Board members and the MP for Takanini. We were entertained by performances from Indian, Fijian, Samoan and Chinese groups, while we dined on delicious traditional food and sweets.
October 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I joined fellow Howick Local Board member Adele White, along with Councillors, Local Board members and the MP for Takanini. We were entertained by performances from Indian, Fijian, Samoan and Chinese groups, while we dined on delicious traditional food and sweets.