Tag: Howick Local Board chair Damian Light
Story and photos: Howick ANZAC Day dawn service
It was a memorable and fitting silence as Howickians stood quietly reflecting on what New Zealand’s courageous Defence Force personnel have done in the...
Light: Working together for a better outcome for all
By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson
They say a week is a long time in politics, but it can feel like a lifetime...
Tasty success at Cultural Food Festival
By Katie Treneman, Village Manager, Howick Village Association
What a stunning day March 1 turned on for us for our third annual Cultural Food...
Light: We’ve got our emergency plan in place, do you?
By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson
As Benjamin Franklin once said, “if you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail”, and when it...
Story and photos: Replacement plaques unveiled
The ceremony to unveil the replacement dedication plaques at Howick Beach was an emotional, dignified and uplifting occasion.
Members of the east Auckland community gathered...
Story and photos: New flyover stands tall after year of construction
Auckland Transport (AT) says commuters travelling via “one of New Zealand’s busiest intersections” can now see the new flyover being built above them.
The public...
Celebrating our diversity together
By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson
Throughout the year we’re fortunate to have so many wonderful opportunities to share and celebrate our cultural...
Open workshops increase transparency
By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson
In our representative democracy it’s vital that the public have trust in those making the decisions on...
Reimagining Barry Curtis Park playground
The Barry Curtis Park playground is being renewed by the Howick Local Board.
The original playground was built in 2006 and has a native wetland...
Point View Track reopens in time for summer
Aucklanders will have another scenic bush walk to rediscover this summer as the Point View Track has reopened following upgrades to improve the track...
