Remember the song, There’s a kind of hush, all over the world, tonight?
It could be the theme song of Pakuranga Plaza, substituting the words world for mall and tonight to today: There’s a kind of hush, all over the mall, today…
This writer’s found himself singing those lyrics when visiting the Pakuranga shopping centre these past four months.
There’s no argument, it’s been...
The teenage victim of a brazen theft says she’s overwhelmed by the community support she’s received since the upsetting incident.
University student Tessa Macleod, 18, is selling fundraising Cookie Time cookies at a spot beside Barry Curtis Park in Chapel Road, Flat Bush, to earn money to pay her rent.
She's planning to be at the spot opposite 108 Chapel Road...
A traffic assessment completed for a proposed residential housing development in east Auckland has found it’s likely to generate more than 450 traffic movements per day.
The report relates to a plan by HND HMB Ltd to build 87 units on a 1.4-hectare site in Pigeon Mountain Road near Half Moon Bay Marina.
Several local residents’ groups have publicly expressed concern with the number...
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany
Our Government has completed one year in office, and we are continuing to take bold action to rebuild the economy, address the cost of living, restore law and order, and deliver better health and education.
At the heart of our work this year has been to ease some of the financial...
On Netflix:
Cobra Kai: Season 6
It’s hard to believe actors Ralph Macchio and William Zabka are still playing characters first seen in the film The Karate Kid 40 years ago.
They were introduced to the world in 1984 as American high-schoolers Daniel LaRusso and his enemy, the violent bully Johnny Lawrence.
In this comedy-action Netflix spinoff series they’ve become firm friends but...
Husband and wife team Michael and Victoria have been helping our community with moving home for a combined time of almost four decades.
They believe it’s all about trying to keep the stress of the big move to a minimum for their clients while providing the best possible service.
Sometimes properties are not an easy sell for many reasons, and over...
Nestled in the picturesque surrounds of Karaka, DoubleTree by Hilton offers a luxurious setting blending the charm of a modern country club with the convenience of being just a short drive from the city.
Subtle nods to Karaka’s rich thoroughbred heritage can be found throughout the hotel, from its equine-inspired cocktail names to the refined details in its design.
The Ethereal...
How long have you been an educator, and where did you train?
I’ve been in education for 34 years which is over half my lifetime! I’m incredibly proud to be doing what I do on a daily basis and having done it for so long. I trained in Auckland and have been working in east Auckland schools for 17 years.
When...
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland councillors have raised concerns about a lack of clarity in Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposal to overhaul council-controlled organisations.
At a recent workshop of Auckland Council’s budget committee, members discussed the Draft Mayoral Proposal for the 2025-26 annual plan.
The document looks to make significant changes to the council-controlled...
An east Auckland primary school has marked the end of its year with a special evening of cultural performances.
Baverstock Oaks School in Flat Bush recently staged its annual Fia Fia Night, with it described by principal Genee Crowley as an event with plenty of “cultural vibrance”.
“Fia Fia Night is a celebration of Māori and Pasifika cultures, as well as...
By Simeon Brown, Member of Parliament for Pakuranga
The Government has revealed that over the past three years the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has spent an eyewatering $786 million of taxpayers’ money on road cones and temporary traffic management (TTM).
When I became Minister for Transport, I was surprised to learn NZTA didn’t know how much taxpayer money had...
There will be a lot less racism in New Zealand society in future if three empathetic east Auckland school pupils have their way.
Allegra Browne, Una Zhou and Thedara Ranaweera are making a stand to raise awareness of the hurt caused by racism and their goal is to educate children that it should be avoided.
The Bucklands Beach Intermediate School (BBI)...
MICHELLE KEENAN empowers people and organisations to achieve optimal wellbeing by providing customised wellness coaching programmes tailored to their unique needs and goals.
In our hyper-connected world, the constant buzz of notifications, emails, and social media updates can feel overwhelming.
While technology offers incredible convenience, it can also leave us feeling drained, distracted, and disconnected from what truly matters.
The solution is...
The Times is recognising the many wonderful people in our local east Auckland community who go out of their way to help others with our regular Community Hero award.
If you know someone who’s doing amazing things in our community, please email 50 to 100 words describing why they deserve this recognition, highlighting specific actions they’ve taken to benefit our community, with...
It’s taken longer than expected but a previously closed road leading to a busy east Auckland shopping precinct has finally opened to traffic.
Large concrete blocks had been used to block off access to Bellingham Road, located off Stancombe Road in Flat Bush.
Pedestrians and cyclists were still able to use the road, connecting Stancombe Road to Ormiston Town Centre, but...
