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.

Unfortunately I haven't been elected to Auckland Council. My congratulations to Maurice Williamson (who has been returned) and Bo Burns. Well done to them both and commiserations to the other unsuccessful candidates.

Thank you to everyone who voted for me, who helped my campaign - your support means a lot, regardless of the outcome.

I'm thrilled to be back on the Local Board - I've really enjoyed the past three years and we've achieved a lot. But there's more to do - we're opening a library in Ormiston in January, with more progress on the Flat Bush facilities underway. We need to tackle our gaps in playgrounds and sportsfields, while coping with massive budget shortfalls. We'll be taking on more responsibilities for transport, while housing intensification looms over the city.

It's great to see that the Howick Local Board will benefit from the experience of returning members, as well as from some fresh new faces. Congratulations to all the new and returning members.