Damian Light
@damianlight.bsky.social
him/he,
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
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.
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.
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 24 November.
December 1, 2025 at 1:24 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 24 November.
This Thursday is the first Howick Local Board business meeting of the term.
🕰12:00pm Thursday 4 December 2025
🏢Howick Local Board Meeting Room, Pakūranga Library Complex, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
Full agenda is available online: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
🕰12:00pm Thursday 4 December 2025
🏢Howick Local Board Meeting Room, Pakūranga Library Complex, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
Full agenda is available online: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
December 1, 2025 at 1:08 AM
This Thursday is the first Howick Local Board business meeting of the term.
🕰12:00pm Thursday 4 December 2025
🏢Howick Local Board Meeting Room, Pakūranga Library Complex, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
Full agenda is available online: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
🕰12:00pm Thursday 4 December 2025
🏢Howick Local Board Meeting Room, Pakūranga Library Complex, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakūranga
Full agenda is available online: aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeti...
Fantastic morning as the new destination playground in Barry Curtis Park was opened for the community!
Special thank you to Ngai Tai ki Tamaki for partnering with Howick Local Board to develop a playground that responded, respected and reflected the history of the area.
Special thank you to Ngai Tai ki Tamaki for partnering with Howick Local Board to develop a playground that responded, respected and reflected the history of the area.
November 29, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Fantastic morning as the new destination playground in Barry Curtis Park was opened for the community!
Special thank you to Ngai Tai ki Tamaki for partnering with Howick Local Board to develop a playground that responded, respected and reflected the history of the area.
Special thank you to Ngai Tai ki Tamaki for partnering with Howick Local Board to develop a playground that responded, respected and reflected the history of the area.
Auckland Council is proposing changes to the city’s rulebook for where new homes and businesses can be built.
Plan Change 120 responds to central government direction for more housing and allows council to strengthen its natural hazard rules.
akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/aucklands-fu...
Plan Change 120 responds to central government direction for more housing and allows council to strengthen its natural hazard rules.
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
November 26, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Auckland Council is proposing changes to the city’s rulebook for where new homes and businesses can be built.
Plan Change 120 responds to central government direction for more housing and allows council to strengthen its natural hazard rules.
akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/aucklands-fu...
Plan Change 120 responds to central government direction for more housing and allows council to strengthen its natural hazard rules.
akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/aucklands-fu...
🚌 Eastern Busway update - the project team has provided the following update regarding traffic congestion and other issues around Pakūranga Road and Rā Hihi.
Note: I've edited slightly where necessary to make it fit character limits.
Note: I've edited slightly where necessary to make it fit character limits.
November 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM
🚌 Eastern Busway update - the project team has provided the following update regarding traffic congestion and other issues around Pakūranga Road and Rā Hihi.
Note: I've edited slightly where necessary to make it fit character limits.
Note: I've edited slightly where necessary to make it fit character limits.
Each week I’ll provide 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 17 November - please let me know if this is helpful.
November 24, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Each week I’ll provide 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 17 November - please let me know if this is helpful.
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.