"All round good community citizen with drive, passion and integrity. Aware of the history of Howick and respects what’s important to the community 👍🏻."
stacey knowles
"A sincere caring person who loves our district. Intelligent 🤓 and always willing to listen, discuss and get a win/win result for Howick."
diane coultas
"I have known Bo her whole life . She is a born and bred Howickian . She has an enormous heart and caring person . She has run a family business and recently another managerial role in our ward . I totally support Bo in anything she does she gives 110% at everything she tackles and it always is a fantastic success 🎉 good luck Bo."
tina packwood
"Bo is an amazing supporter of Uxbridge Arts & Culture. We love working with her – whichever hat she is wearing! She has boundless energy and commitment, has time for everyone and I guess one of her strongest attributes is creativity and her ability to think outside the box”.
Vickie Bowers, Centre Director, Uxbridge Arts & Culture.
“We have had the pleasure of dealing with Bo wearing many hats: Business owner for the Fundraise Factory & Promo Factory, Owner & Event Organizer for the Howick Click and Event Organizer Volunteer for our local Howick Santa Parade and as an elected local board member. Its hard to come up with names of people more dedicated, involved and visible in the local Howick business and general community than Bo. She is a real asset to Howick.”
Alistair van Schalkwyk ASCO Legal
I have had the pleasure of dealing with Bo coming up a year now,
I was luckily enough to cross paths with her along our journey to advocate for new skate areas in East Auckland.
After several local parents at the skatepark referenced her as someone that cares about our area.
I have always received prompt responses , at all hours of the day from someone that spends COUNTLESS hours of her own time, while juggling her life at home, running a awesome business, being a great parent, organizing events, and assisting annoying people like me that have no idea about delivering what we are trying to do
Bo is an absolute asset to East Auckland and our club is stoked to have someone that is pure and goes above and beyond to service others requirements
Thanks for being amazing! ESC, and east auckland appreciates you!
Aaron Martin- President of ESC
“ I have known Bo in a personal and professional capacity for over 40 years.
It has been an absolute pleasure to see Bo develop into the young lady she is today.
Her ability to work tirelessly, efficiently and relentlessly, can only be managed by her boundless energy.
Bo is passionate, professional and totally committed to everything she undertakes.
Bo’s work ethic, integrity and honesty is totally evident in everything she does.
She is absolutely committed to her involvement in the local community. The Howick Christmas Parade would undoubtedly have folded had it not been for Bo’s vision, organisation and drive.
I am very proud that Bo represents me and my family on the local Howick Community Board
John Russell - John Russell Schoolwear & Local Resident
I have had the pleasure of knowing Bo for well over 10 years now. In this time I have seen her commit her time, energy (and not to mention money) to many community-focused projects, most notably the annual Howick Children's Christmas Parade. Recently, she has put together a group called the Howick Click for local businesses and business people, which has been a great asset to the community and really does help to bring the Village feel back to our beautiful Howick, by bringing these business owners together. Everything Bo does, she does with passion and it shows!
Rebecca Stanley
I have had the pleasure of working with Bo in a business capacity over the last three years. What I love about Bo is that she always does what she says she will do! And it’s done with enthusiasm and boundless energy.
She is passionate about Howick and the community, and is always looking out for ways of helping and doing things better. As a local business owner it is evident that she is continually working on making Howick great. Her knowledge of the area, and her connections hold her in good stead. She is a massive asset to Howick and the wider community.
Carmen Holmes, Director Daisy Chang, Apothecary & Piggy Bar
I have had the pleasure of knowing Bo for the last 4 years,
Bo is a huge asset to the Howick Community, she is always looking beyond the obvious and thinking of what can be done to improve all aspects of what makes Howick a special place to live.
She tirelessly drive others around her to make things happen for the good of the community and follows things through to ensure they get done. You can rely on Bo to do what she says she will do as Integrity is part of her DNA.
I wish all of our councillors were like BO and performed their roles with Passion and Integrity.
Jim Doyle
Bo is always a pleasure to work with. Her enthusiasm is contagious. She is honest and straight-talking, and gets things done. Her commitment to her family and community are to be admired. With a multitude of strings to her bow Bo has a wealth of experience. With her integrity and drive Bo will continue to go from strength to strength. She always gives at least 100%. I wish her well with all her endeavours - she is destined to succeed.
Annette Smart, Marketing East Auckland Tourism
I have met Bo in her capacity as a local ward councillor for Howick and her interaction with GETBA, Business East Tamaki (for which I am currently “Chair”). Bo is a tireless community promoter, participant, motivator and organiser and anything she does is the equivalent of anyone else’s 110%.
Brendan Kelly, Direct Quest Highbrook & Chair of Business East Tamaki
“Working alongside Bo has been nothing but a pleasure. As a passionate and driven woman, she strives to support her local community in any way possible. She too has supported me throughout my career. You can count on Bo to connect you with other local businesses, creatives and organisations. She creates visibility for those around her. Bo’s open communication speaks to how many opportunities she aims to create for others too. She is someone who is invested in her community, some of her hats include Business Owner of Fundraise Factory and Promo Factory, elected Local Board Member, volunteer and driver behind the Howick Santa Parade, mother and more. With so much to juggle, she still and always presents herself in an authentic and caring manner, thinking about those around her.”
Briana Woolliams, local community arts worker - Arts out East
Having known Bo for many years, across many different roles, she never ceases to amaze me. Her commitment to others, developing and growing community, businesses, people and keeping the community spirit is second to none. Her drive and passion is incredible, and beyond that, she genuinely cares and is an incredible human being. She is an absolute asset to Howick and Bo simply gets stuff done.
Candice Baker, Director Marketing Baker
Bo has served the promotional products sector as a director of the industries association known as APPA for the past seven years. In this time, Bo has been instrumental with her strategic thinking and governance knowledge allowing the association to grow and support its members through her guidance. Bo is a very passionate, creative, positive director that leans on her savvy business skills to aid all board discussions and is the linchpin between our New Zealand supplier and distributor members.
Wesley fawaz
I have known Bo Burns for many years and in that time, she has founded two successful businesses. Bo is a very ambitious and entrepreneurial and I have a huge respect for what she has achieved. Her business knowledge and ability to make stuff happen are legendary. Bo is a busy person but finds time to be a devoted mum and a standout board member for her industry association.