• 1^st July – 1001 Spheres artwork blessing in Monte Cecilia Park.
• 2^nd March – Meeting with staff – Community Facilities, Local Area Manager and Local Board Advisors – with Chair Fairey.
• 6^th July – Puketāpapa Local Board workshop.
• 6^th July – Joint workshop with the Albert-Eden Local Board on potential artworks for the Central Interceptor parks network.
• 11^th July – Mt Roskill Bike Hub opening.
• 15^th July – Friends of Wairaki Stream planting day.
• 16^th July – Matariki kite day on top of Puketāpapa maunga.
• 17^th July – Local Board member briefing on the “Making space for water” programme – part attended via MS Teams.
• 18^th July – Agenda run through for the Manukau Harbour Forum meeting.
• 20^th July – Puketāpapa Local Board business meeting
• 21^st July – Manukau Harbour Forum workshop and business meeting. We received an update on the “better outcomes for the Manukau Harbour” programme being run by the Natural Environment Strategy group, an update on the work programme for next year, a  demonstration of a freshwater management tool being developed and discussed feedback for the Future Development Strategy.
• 24^th July – Local members briefing on Local Board funding equity proposals.
• 27^th July – Puketāpapa Local Board workshop.

1^st July – 31^st July

This July was the second wettest since 1962 and we certainly felt that as a number of our projects had to be put on hold during the downpours. The Hillsborough/Commodre roundabout edges onward – as I write this, the roundabout outline is on the road now and people seem to be adjusting to it quite well.

It was great to approve the Integrated Area Plan at our Business meeting this month. This has been a long process where the board, mana whenua, and Albert-Eden board members have worked collaboratively to produce a 30 year plan for parts of both boards. One of the real highlights for me is the cultural mapping provided by mana whenua, telling a part of the story of Puketāpapa that has been missing in Council publications in the past. I can see this being really useful for schools as they look to introduce more local history to their curriculum.

We also gave the final sign of approval for the “Puketāpapa – He Taunga Pahikara, a Cycle Haven” programme. This project aims to see an increase in students cycling, walking and scooting to schools and will be funded at a 9 to 1 basis by Auckland Transport. This kind of investment is a huge win for Puketāpapa and our goals of being an active, clean and green local board.

Meetings / events attended

• 1^st July – Watercare Treatment Plant Community Liaison Group.
• 4^th July – Local Board Member briefing on Future Development and the Water Services Entity Bill(via MS Teams).
• 5^th July – Met with Panuku representatives and Manukau Harbour Forum coordinator to discuss Onehunga Waterfront.
• 6^th July – Met with Community Facilities, advisors, and Chair Fairey.
• 7^th July – Puketāpapa Local Board workshop (via MS Teams).
• 8^th July – Met with contractor to discuss induction pack for the Manukau Harbour Forum.
• 8^th July – Te Auaunga walkover with MP Phil Twyford, Councillor Shane Henderson, Staff, Local Board members and community members.
• 9^th July – Auckland United game with Chair Fairey and Member Shen.
• 11^th – 15^th July – Board Recess Week.
• 18^th July – Met with constituent to discuss MDRS and other council issues.
• 20^th July – Meeting with Advisors, Local Area Manager and Chair Fairey.
• 21^st July – Puketāpapa Local Board business meeting (via MS Teams).
• 21^st July – Puketāpapa Local Board workshop (via MS Teams).
• 26^th July – Dropped into the Kāinga Ora consultation at Wesley Market.
• 27^th July – Puketāpapa Community Network
• 27^th July – Met with Advisors.
• 28^th July – Puketāpapa Local Board workshop (via MS Teams).
• 29^th July – Prizegiving at Waikōwhai Intermediate as part of the ALR art competition.
• 29^th July – Meeting with Michael Wood MP and Police.