There are opportunities for skilled young musicians to play and accompany upcoming Moana Auckland events, says music charity Play It Strange.
Moana Auckland, described as New Zealand’s Ocean Festival and a first of its kind in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, is staged by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited on behalf of the Auckland Council and its residents and ratepayers.
The festival aims to “celebrate...
The Howick Local Board and Auckland Transport (AT) have provided the Times with more information regarding the temporary closure of Paparoa Road, Cockle Bay.
On Wednesday, January 8, the Times reported that the usually busy connector street linking Howick with Cockle Bay, Shelly Park and other adjacent neighbourhoods is closed to motorists until January 20 because of roadworks.
At the time,...
With many Kiwis enjoying barbecues with friends and family during the warmer weather, Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden is reminding people to stay fire safe over summer.
“Always remember to barbecue in a well-ventilated area away from anything that could easily catch fire, check for gas leaks before using, and have someone supervise it at all times,” she says.
“This...
Parliament’s Justice Committee has reopened submissions on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill so more people can have their say.
Parliament first introduced the concept of the Treaty principles in legislation in the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975, but did not define them.
“The Treaty principles help reconcile differences between the te reo Māori and English texts and give...
The Department of Conservation’s (DoC) marine mammal disentanglement team has managed to free a dolphin seen entangled in a fishing net in waters off Auckland on Wednesday.
The juvenile/subadult dolphin, which was travelling with a fully grown dolphin, was first reported to DoC’s hotline on December 29.
A photo taken of the entangled dolphin shows the net has cut into its dorsal fin.
Operations...
A solo round-the-world yachtswoman who has braved the high seas over 16,000 nautical miles had a frightening encounter with a “crazy” man on Christmas Day.
Visiting Dutch sailor Jacqueline Evers, who has been based at Half Moon Bay Marina since December, says the incident left her “shaken” after the bizarre and dangerous actions of “the crazy guy” on the waters...
This year’s local elections aren’t for another 10 months, but that hasn’t stopped Ted Johnston from announcing his candidacy for Auckland’s mayoralty already.
The experienced criminal barrister says he’s standing for the role again and it’s time for “competence and good policies to be the decider”.
“Isn’t it time we got the best mayor, with the best policies, not the one...
The always popular Music in Parks series of free public concerts starts at Maraetai this Saturday.
Auckland Council’s Music in Parks programme has free-entry outdoor concerts across the region featuring three acts on most weekends until April 6.
The line-up for Music in Parks on January 11 at Maraetai Beach, 1-4pm, has Saylene Ulberg, KIKO, and Jordyn With a Why, performing...
Howick College’s Kendra Scully was named underwater hockey player of the year 2024 at College Sport Auckland’s Young Sportsperson of the Year Awards in December.
The accolade caps off an exceptional year for Scully, whose achievements have established her as one of Auckland’s top young athletes.
Last year, Scully played a key role in the Howick College senior open team’s bronze-medal...
Coastguard New Zealand is urging people to take advantage of the offer to swap their old or worn out lifejacket for a brand new, discounted Hutchwilco lifejacket.
It’s part of the organisation’s Old4New water safety initiative, which is making a stop in east Auckland over summer.
East Auckland locals will be able to take advantage of the opportunity in Maraetai on...
By AUT Journalism Student Vivek Panchal
East Auckland musician Kay Shacklock has been unexpectedly reunited with her late grandmother’s violin after it had been gathering dust for the last 60 years.
An experienced musician herself, she’s organising a free concert featuring the violin on January 12 at All Saints Church in Howick.
Shacklock’s cousin Leigh Ashby found the violin while clearing...
A usually busy connector street linking Howick with Cockle Bay, Shelly Park and other adjacent neighbourhoods is closed to motorists until January 20 because of roadworks.
Paparoa Road, in Cockle Bay, which is a popular throughfare running between Cook Street, Howick, and Litten and Sandspit Roads, is closed from residential home numbers 41 to 51 next to the Paparoa Road...
Noah was the most popular name for boys born in New Zealand last year, while Isla was the most popular choice for girls.
Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says she’s pleased to announce the annual list of New Zealand’s most popular baby names for 2024.
“For the second consecutive year, Noah has claimed the top spot for boys with 250...
Police are appealing for information from the public relating to the alleged murder of a child in east Auckland.
Acting Detective Inspector Veronica McPherson of Counties Manukau Police criminal investigation branch says: “Police investigating the death of a child which occurred in East Tamaki on Sunday evening are appealing to the public.
“A 37-year-old male appeared before the Manukau District Court...
Auckland’s boaties and leisure craft users are being urged to be waste-wise on the water over summer to conserve the oceans and coastlines for their own enjoyment and for future generations.
Auckland Council says local residents are fortunate to have New Zealand’s first marine park on their doorstep, as it’s the “seabird capital of the world” and a “whale superhighway”.
“At...
