October 1 to November 5
Howick’s Heritage Quilts On Display
Art Lounge, 39 Picton St, Howick
These quilt panels depict the unique geographic, historic and ethnic mix of Howick.
October 2 to 16
Polish Museum Early Settlers Exhibition
125 Elliot St, Howick
This year, the Polish community celebrates 150 Years of Polish settlement in New Zealand. This exhibition shows colourful family histories and stories of Poles and Prussian-Poles who settled in Auckland. Discover Polish forerunners, including a linguist, a tailor and a prince’s son. Part of Auckland Heritage Festival 2022.
Thursday October 6
All Saints Organ Recital
11am All Saints Church, 17 Selwyn Rd, Howick
Celebrate the 175th anniversary of All Saints Howick, the oldest building in East Auckland and home to a rare pipe organ that only a handful of NZ organists can play. Cost $15. Buy tickets at www.whiteglove.nz.
Friday October 7
Howick Lions Club – Student Photo Exhibition
Fencible Lounge, 25 Uxbridge Rd, Howick
Each year Howick Lions Club produces a scenic calendar with the profits going back into our local community and we would like to give local students a chance to feature in our calendar.
All entries will be featured at an exhibition at the Fencible Lounge in Howick. The top 12 photos will be included in our local 2023 Howick Lions Calendar, with 1st place featuring on the cover. Come and view the photos taken by talented local students. One day only. Prizegiving will be held at 1.00pm.
Saturday October 8
Pop-Up Classic Car Display
8am to 12.30pm at ‘Fencible Walk’ Park (110 Picton St), opposite the Saturday morning markets.
Come along and view British and European classics, meet the owners and enjoy our Kiwi motoring heritage. Weather permitting. Contact Steve 021 656 024 or Richard 022 5339 400.
Howick Village Markets
8am-12.30pm, 91 Picton St, Howick
Howick 175 memorial items on sale including the limited brewed tea and 175 canister, tea towels, keyrings.
Sunday October 9
Topography, Taonga and Trailblazers
10am-4pm Howick Historical Village LIVE DAY
The Heritage of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland comes to life in the authentic 1840s-1880s setting of the Howick Historical Village!
As a part of the Auckland Heritage Festival 2022, Howick Historical Village welcomes you to come along to our October Live Day to discover stories of East Auckland’s trail-blazing pioneers as they struggled and settled in a new land.
Immerse yourself in the lives of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland trailblazers and enter their homes, schoolhouses, church, pub, general store, courthouse and more! Meet our costumed villagers undertaking daily tasks of 19th-century life such as baking, butter churning, washing and laying rope. Attend a school lesson and try your hand at traditional crafts.
The authentic coal range in Puhi Nui homestead will be fired up, with baking in the oven and something tasty on the stovetop. The sweet shop will be offering an array of old-fashioned lollies, fudge, and treats. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the blooming heritage gardens or enjoy a delicious lunch at the onsite Homestead Café.
Admission prices: adult $18, student/senior $14, child $10, child under 5, family pass $45, members & annual pass holders – free entry.
