My name is Luke Collings and I’m standing for the Howick Local Board in the Howick subdivision.
Howick has always been my home, and I love this place. It’s given me so much and the people always treated me well. I am committed to serving it with loyalty and respect.
Firstly, I have grave concerns about the recent Plan Change 78 which proposes potential housing intensification, which must not come at the expense of liveability, character, or the aesthetics that make Howick special.
There’s been an increase of apartment blocks being developed in many of our leafy suburbs, and PC78 would open Howick to even denser development.
The community spoke up quite clearly at a recent meeting and I intend to advocate for Howick to ensure that what we have is not destroyed or lost forever.
Transport is under strain. At peak times, driving into, out of, and around Howick is a real challenge. The trip to Panmure train station is slow, buses are not yet always reliable.
Privately-owned cars remain a vital part of our transport system and must be treated as such!
Ensuring everything from light phasing to clear road markings are upkept. I appreciate our local MP, who deserves recognition for pushing through the long-overdue Reeves Road Flyover while he was Minister of Transport.
My father, who is on the board, has quite literally spoken to me about this project for well over a decade.
It’s fantastic to finally see it come to fruition! It will be a game-changer for local traffic, reducing congestion.
Though young at 30, I’ve been fortunate to learn much from many wise people and mentors.
I hold respect for all people and beliefs. I’m proud to be with the C&R team who have served Auckland for over 85 years.
Stop rate increases by reducing inefficient spending and on wasteful projects; road improvements; ensure core council services like: rubbish collection, remain weekly.
My commitment is to protect what makes our community unique, while supporting fiscally responsible, carefully planned progress for the generations to come.
