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Howick beaches and bush walks

Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his new...

Passion for theatre as strong as ever

Seventy years may have passed since Howick Little Theatre first opened its doors, but the reasons its members join its ranks hasn’t changed. Discussing this...

Q&A with Pene Frost of Stand Tū Māia

There’s huge respect for her commitment to improve the lives of children. What was your recent recognition by Stand Tū Māia for? I was honoured by...

RSA battles for village “shop front” position

Imagine if Howick RSA members and community citizens gathered in central Howick Village to recite the Ode of Remembrance every Friday evening, traditionally 6pm. Under...

Principal In Person – Bryce Mills, Riverina School

Welcome to a new Times feature when we spotlight the principals of east Auckland schools. This time it's with Bryce Mills, of Riverina School...

Chances to learn ancient Asian quilting

An arts project focused on reviving the fading Bengali tradition of nokshi katha starts this Friday. Arts Out East is introducing a series of Nokshi Katha Workshops, led...

Extravaganza ushers in Art Salon

When visiting the magnificent spiritually enlightening Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, a peaceful tranquillity embraces. Even though it’s surrounded by Flat Bush’s bustling suburbia, once...

CAB Botany marks 15 years of committed public service

All types of questions pop up for Citizens Advice Bureau staff and volunteers to answer when responding to inquiries from the public. They’re usually of...

Kiddies bring smiles to rest home residents

A group of bubbly youngsters have taken time out of their busy schedules to entertain residents from an east Auckland retirement village. Stephany Wofinden, who owns...

Polish museum activates for Auckland Heritage Festival

By Bianca Day, AUT Journalism Student East Auckland locals with keen interest in history may want to peruse the Polish Heritage Trust Museum in...

Resident fires up over safety improvements

The Howick Local Board is being accused of failing to carry out sufficient public consultation before investing more than $280,000 on safety improvements in...

All go for rebuild of Barry Curtis playground

By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson The Howick Local Board looks after 70 playgrounds across Howick, Pakuranga, Botany and Flat Bush. These range from...

Cheerleader Collings flies flag for Pakuranga Plaza

When you’re the “cheerleader” for Pakuranga as well as its town centre, the role is to accentuate the positives. And while David Collings is looking...

New generation of artistic talent on show

This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. This week’s call to action...

Longtime Howick volunteer passes away

Obituary: Brenda Kentsley, born April 19, 1928, died September 16. Much-loved Howick resident Brenda Kentsley passed away peacefully at Ambridge Rose Hospital in Pakuranga aged...
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