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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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Opinion: Waitangi Day – a peacemaker

OPINION by PJ Taylor (Ngati Pakeha, with Tongan roots) Waitangi Day impresses, always. Opinions expressed everywhere but not by everybody. Many enjoy the public holiday...

There’s something for everyone in Howick Village

By Katie Treneman, Village Manager, Howick Village Association Tyler from Urban in East will be defending his Great Goblet Race Crown in Howick Village...

Look out for children as schools return

Schools across the city will be welcoming pupils new and old this week, and Auckland Transport (AT) is reminding motorists to be mindful of...

Free health checks available this Saturday

East Aucklanders can get free medical consultations this weekend. East Health Services is making available for people checks of heart condition, diabetes and immunisations in...

Public welcome to plaque unveiling

The public is invited to see new replacement dedication plaques being unveiled at Howick Beach this Saturday. The plaques have been organised by Howick Coastguard...

Homeless man with cancer living in trailer in east Auckland park

A homeless man who’s living in a trailer at an east Auckland park says he’s suffering from bowel cancer and just wants to be...

East Auckland Art Kete: February – March

This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Events: Saturday, 15 February: Join...

Te Tuhi turns 50: Gallery celebrates golden anniversary

This is a shared arts column put together by Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Te Tuhi is celebrating a major...

Vigilance urged against wildfire risk in parks

Wildfires in California, bushfires in Australia and some significant vegetation fires across New Zealand have brought global attention to fire risk and are a...

Q&A with Jennie McCormick

The self-made world-class astronomer and community houses manager talks to PJ TAYLOR about her amazing galactic journey. Where were you born and grew up? In the...

Determined to have stories heard

A motivated woman committed to getting people to communicate for better understanding is growing her audience with a new podcast series. Anju Desai has started...

Stories of library called for birthday celebrations

Hadn’t thought about it previously, but when it’s pointed out the architectural design of the roof of Pakuranga Library is an upside-down open book. Clever,...

Vehicle thefts continue to fall with police crackdown

There’s mostly good but also some bad news when it comes to efforts to reduce vehicle crime across east Auckland. Police have seen a 34...

Auckland’s Waitangi Day festival comes to Flat Bush

A large-scale public celebration of Waitangi Day is staged at Barry Curtis Park in Flat Bush this Thursday, February 6. The Auckland Council’s free-entry event...

“Huge progress” achieved during rail closure

KiwiRail and Auckland Transport (AT) claim “huge progress” has been made across Auckland’s rail network during the extended summer closure. “Passengers boarding trains in Auckland...
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