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Macleans implement enrolment restrictions amid in-fill housing increase

Macleans College is being forced to place restrictions on their enrolment applications for 2024, due to an increase of in-fill housing in the area. The...

70th year since Hillary’s summit of Mount Everest

The Lions Club of Howick hosted a dinner with guest speakers Sarah and Peter Hillary - children of Mount Everest conqueror the late Sir...

Student art ‘masterpieces’

A recent illustration competition held by East Auckland Tourism for 8 - 16-year-olds asked participants to show why they love east Auckland by depicting...

Chess foundation launched

A new group promoting chess and its benefits has been formed. The Middle Game Chess Foundation Trust was launched at Art Select Gallery in Newmarket...

Little Gig a big musical hit

Keeping it local, May 7 saw more than two hours of exciting, top quality guitar music, staged by Auckland Guitar School at Uxbridge. The Howick-based...

Supporting our local schools

Our young musicians will inspire and delight you with classical, jazz, and everything in between. These students work tirelessly producing wonderful music and this is...

Young actors going On the Razzle

An eager young cast is preparing to stage a production of the popular Tom Stoppard play On the Razzle for Howick Children's and Youth Theatre. The...

Assistant principal launching his first children’s book

Mark Snoad knows a good story when he sees it, even if it's one that sprang from the vibrant recesses of his own imagination. The...

Studio presents Peter Pan ballet

Howick Dance Studio is finally able to stage its next show after Covid cancellations. They are presenting the ballet Peter Pan with 100 local students...

Elm Park School opens new playground

Dreams became a reality when the Elm Park School's new junior playground was officially opened on March 31. The new playground has been a few...

Education a top priority for National

By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga I've long believed that a world-class education is the greatest gift we can give to our children for...

NZDF unite with teachers in School to Skies camp

Two east Auckland teachers have had the opportunity of a lifetime, attending the 'School to Skies' camp run by the New Zealand Defence Force...

Young actors excited to showcase performance talent

Howick Children's and Youth Theatre (HCYT) is gearing up to stage a range of productions this year including some well-known favourites. The theatre's senior tutor,...

Teaching the basics brilliantly

By Christopher Luxon, Leader of the National Party and MP for Botany Education has been a big focus of mine ever since I became...

National vows to raise standards for school pupils

The National Party will rewrite the school curriculum to raise educational standards for Kiwi pupils should it be elected to Government at this year's...
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