- By Katie Treneman, Interim Village Manager, Howick Village Association
After 28 years of working in the Village, first as our famous shoe repair man, and more recently as manager of the Hospice Shop in Rices Mall, Michael Rowse has resigned his position and is looking for a new opportunity.
Michael’s built special relationships with so many locals over decades working in Howick and although he no longer works in the Village, he lives locally so we’re sure to still see him around.
Congratulations to a couple of our Saturday Market stallholders who were award-winners at the recent 100 per cent NZ Ham and Bacon Awards.
Sam’s Butchery took out seven awards including Ham of the Year. Salash was also a category winner for their cold smoke speck bacon.
Huge congratulations to another stallholder, Bear Gelato.
They’re finalists in two categories, for the Artisan and Below Zero Awards, at the NZ Food Awards.
There were more than 300 entries from 91 companies, so this is a real achievement.
Winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner in Auckland on October 10. Good luck, Ryan and Kahwen.
It’s rare we have openings for new Market stallholders.
We’ve taken a closer look at our Market plan and we’ll be able to increase our stallholder capacity for the busy summer months.
If you know of a stallholder who would be interested in joining our Saturday morning open-air market please fill out an application form at www.howickvillage.co.nz and email it to markets@howickvillage.co.nz.
Our market is for NZ produce, food and handcrafts, not imported goods.
We’ve had a fantastic response from community groups who will be joining us and have their information stands at the Christmas Fair on November 15.
We’re glad to be able to support them to raise their profile.
Please support Howick Rotary’s Bookarama next month.
They need good condition pre-loved games, books, puzzles, DVDs, CDs and LPs.
You can drop them off at various locations, one being Howick Village Optometrist 94 Picton Street.
Beware: We’ve been advised parking overstaying infringement penalties are increasing from October 1.
Purple Moon are leaving the Village and relocating to 5/219 Moore Street, and Matthew Cousins Osteopath is now located at 183 Gills Road.
The premises at 14 Moore St (location of the Vape Shop) is available for lease.
