Artist talks
Five artists are giving talks on their work at locations around east Auckland as part of the Art of Conversation project, funded by Arts Out East and supported by Te Tuhi and the Howick Local Board. Bareeka Vrede at 2pm on Saturday, November 16, at The Gallery Café, Uxbridge Arts and Culture; Lindsey de Roos at 1.30pm on Saturday, November 23, at Daisy Chang; Migrant Maharanis at 1.30pm on Sunday, November 24, at Gorkha Eastern Beach; Hannah Ireland at 12pm on Saturday, November 30, at Te Tuhi Café; and Allan Xia at 1pm on Sunday, December 1, at Minos Pizza. Entry is free but space is limited so book online at www.eventbrite.com.
Grey Power Howick Pakuranga and Districts public meeting
You’re cordially invited to join us at 1pm to hear the raconteur extraordinaire James Duncan the TRAM man from Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) with the second of a trilogy on trams in Auckland, ‘Our golden history’. From 2.05pm-2.20pm there will be a refreshment break, then from 2.20pm-3pm Ron Stewart is speaking on the changes in radio broadcasting in New Zealand 1950 to 2024, before and after computers and the internet. With many years in the audio and recording sector Ron now runs his own broadcasting organisation Radiowave NZ. All welcome. Bring a friend. 1pm, Friday, November 22, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 11 Vincent Street, Howick.
Howick Combined Probus Club
Why not join us on Tuesday, November 26, at Howick Bowling Club at 10am-12noon to hear our speaker Terri Marchant from the Panmure Historical Society talking about local history. For more information regarding our speakers, trips and friendship groups please phone Mary 0274-532-104. New members and guests are welcome and morning tea is provided.
Pakuranga Choral’s last concert for 2024
Pakuranga Choral presents French composer Camille Saint-Saëns’ joyous Christmas Oratorio in their final concert for 2024. Requiring five soloists, the choir is delighted to have a fabulous line-up of top young soloists: Olivia Forbes, Alanah Jones, Keani Taruia-Pora, Hamish Regan and Jack Doyle. Filling out the programme is music by John Rutter and conductor David Hamilton, including the premiere of a new work. The choir is joined by organist Michael Bell, and the audience will join in some carols. Sunday, December 1, 2.30pm at Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Road. Adults $30, seniors $25, students $10, children (under 12) free.
Celebrate Polish Christmas and craft workshop
Learn some Christmas Eve traditions, watching the first star and Wigilia supper. Create with paper and wool decorations. For ages five to adult. All children to be accompanied by an adult, thank you. Cost is $10 per person and includes all materials provided (cash or internet banking is available, sorry no Eftpos). Held on December 1 and 15 at the Polish Museum, 125 Elliot Street, Howick. Begins at 2pm and finishes by 4pm. Bookings are preferred. Also available for groups during the weeks leading up to Christmas. Please contact museum staff to arrange. Phone 09 533 3530 or email phtmuseum@outlook.com.
