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Sunday, April 20, 2025

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Volunteers called for RSA Poppy Day collection drive

The Howick Returned and Services Association (RSA) is calling for volunteers to help on Poppy Day next month. The volunteers would be required to do...

An empowering Citizens Advice Bureau awareness week

The spotlight is on the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) with its national Awareness Week that celebrates its mahi (work) and highlights to communities the...

Review and photos: Music in Parks Pakuranga – poptastic!

Review: Music in Parks Pakuranga, with AutoMatic 80s, Rikki Morris and band, Oni Kidman, Brother Sister, and Vanessa Tottle, at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga,...

Community patrollers happy with new ride

The dedicated members of a local community crime-prevention group have upgraded their tired and worn-out patrol vehicle for a new set of wheels. The Howick...

Club supporting cardiac survivors

There’s a group in east Auckland dedicated to supporting people who suffer heart-related medical issues. The Cardiac Club meets fortnightly on Thursday mornings at Highland...

World leading Rotarian’s inspiring legacy

OBITUARY: Bill Boyd QSO, CNZM (1933-2025), Rotary International World President 2006-2007. A true humanitarian with a pronounced focus on fresh water and literacy, Bill Boyd...

Public talk on Thai cave rescue

People are invited to attend a public talk in east Auckland on the Thai cave rescue that captured the world’s attention in 2018. The high-profile...

Q&A with Howick RSA president Barry Dreyer

The new president of the Howick Returned and Services Association talks to PJ TAYLOR about RSA activities and his life before taking up the...

We need your input so we can deliver

By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson From Friday, February 28, until Friday, March 28, public consultation will be open on the proposed annual...

Sunnyhills School jubilee: Looking back to move forward

Turning 55 is a significant milestone and the students, teachers and community of Sunnyhills School are getting excited about its upcoming jubilee activities. As well...

Sad time at last Salvation Army foodbank

PJ TAYLOR attended the final foodbank session at the Salvation Army East City Corps on February 28. Understandably, everyone agreed it was a “sad...

Land Rover’s journey to save young lives

A Land Rover was caught up in a controversial political prank on the steps of Parliament recently. Enough of that. Here’s the real story about...

Class act Rikki Morris brings new songs eastward

The work and life schedule for Rikki Morris mirrors what a lot of people in the New Zealand music scene experience. You do one thing,...

Book details life inside Gloriavale

A former member of the high-profile New Zealand sect Gloriavale has written a book about her life and she’s launching it at an event...

Next vinyl records fair spins in Howick

Howick Village is the place to be this Saturday for enthusiasts and collectors of vinyl records and other music products and memorabilia. The next East...
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