Aaron Martin’s the leader of the skating crew and highly respected for his advocacy for it and equal opportunities. Where were you born and grew up? East Auckland. I grew up in Sunnyhills and attended Sunnyhills and Farm Cove Intermediate Schools and Pakuranga College. My family are from a little country in Europe called Malta. What did you appreciate about your younger...

PJ Taylor’s music rap – as at November 23 Three determined emerging musicians with east Auckland connections have just released high quality singles. Howick’s Jack Robertson, Pakuranga’s Raging Flowers, and the east’s Marianne Leigh, who is now based in London, have launched their new tracks to the world over the past week. The new song by Jack Robertson is called Lovesick,...

Craving something deliciously naughty? Good Dog Bad Dog is here to satisfy! This isn’t about clean eating – it’s about a full-throttled flavour experience that hits all the right spots. Known as your go-to local dog dealer, Good Dog Bad Dog serves up hot dogs and hoagies that are unapologetically indulgent, fast, and downright addictive. At Good Dog Bad Dog, you won’t...

If you’re after more than just signage, Dean and his team at Sign Formula deliver imaginative, top-quality results across all facets of branding and display solutions. Specialising in fleet and vehicle branding, they transform cars, utes, boats, and trucks into eye-catching, branded assets, turning every journey into a marketing opportunity. Their corporate and building signage is tailored to make any business...

Auckland’s bus drivers will be increasingly safe and secure as the rollout of bus driver safety screens accelerates thanks to funding confirmed by Auckland Council and the Government. Mayor Wayne Brown has unveiled the first batch of driver safety screens being installed on the city’s bus fleet alongside Ritchies Transport chief executive Michele Kernahan and Auckland Transport (AT) chief executive...

The power of words n’ music and the rhythm of the spoken word are necessities in the life of performance artist Ravi the Poet. By his own admission, he’s nourished by wordsmiths and “been devouring the works of countless poets, songwriters, and rappers” since his first experience of love turned to dust in the wind. He says: “It reminds that we’re...

Associate Minister of Agriculture Andrew Hoggard says the Government is reinstating the trade of livestock exports by sea while ensuring the “highest standards of animal welfare”. “The Government will introduce legislation changes to reinstate the trade, enhance oversight, and strengthen requirements for exporters to identify risks and manage the welfare of livestock exported by sea,” he says. “We’ll amend the Animal Welfare Act 1999 to ensure exporters...

Police say they arrested a man after fleeing police officers and driving dangerously across Auckland’s motorway network on Wednesday night. It followed an earlier incident that resulted in a man’s arrest in Glen Innes. Tāmaki Makaurau road policing manager, inspector Juliet Burgess, says the man’s vehicle was detected speeding along the Southern Motorway, near Greenlane, just before 11.30pm on November 20. “The...

By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson The Howick Local Board office in Pakūranga will close at the end of November, enabling council to recognise cost savings without impacting your access to us. Until now, an office in Pakūranga has been rented for local board members and support staff. Exiting this space will provide cost savings while alternative options are explored,...

By Kerry Finlay As it warms up and we gear up for holiday season, here are some ways you can effortlessly updates your summer dressing Amalfi style! The Amalfi theme is really big this summer from bold themed printed sets, mediterranean inspired embroidery and of course the traditional colours the coast. Linen Always a favourite over summer for its ease and natural...

A gang associate faces serious charges after his reckless driving played out across Auckland last night, police say. Just after 7.30pm on Wednesday, a police motorways unit detected a vehicle being driven at excessive speed on the Southern Motorway near East Tāmaki. Tāmaki Makaurau road policing manager, inspector Juliet Burgess, says the vehicle failed to stop for the police unit and...

Here is the chance for one lucky person to win a $200 dinner voucher at Ethereal Restaurant. Located at DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka, Ethereal Restaurant makes exceptional dining experiences in Karaka, South Auckland, accessible to everyone. Gather your friends and family and step into country elegance where you will find a down to earth ambiance that radiates a relaxed and inviting...

A man is facing serious charges following a recent family harm incident in east Auckland that saw armed police swarm a residential property. Officers were called to a house in Pakuranga Road at about 8.40am on November 14. “One man was arrested and due to a report the offender was in possession of a firearm, a search was carried out,” a...