Tag: Bo Burns

By Times Media director Bo Burns Unexpected twists and surprises have shaped 2024 into an unforgettable journey. If there's one lesson my grandparents instilled in...

By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air Howick Local Board members have called for urgent action on Tāmaki Estuary...

I had the pleasure recently of dining at the Spicy House in Howick with my family. Known for its established following in Balmoral, they’ve found...

Despite strong opposition from several of its members the Howick Local Board has voted to open its currently confidential workshops to the public from...

It was an evening of special significance on Wednesday for Times Media owner and director Bo Burns, recipient of this year’s prestigious Zonta Club...

By Charles Miller It’s a privilege to share my thoughts on business in 2024 as the Times reintroduces its printed editions. This move highlights the paper’s...

East Auckland’s leading news publication is back in print - after a brief hiatus - due to overwhelming community demand. Bo Burns, the owner and...

In 2003, Pip Burns launched Promo Factory. Soon after, her daughter Bo joined with a keen eye for marketing, forming a dynamic mother-daughter team. Twenty years...

While news media has been under the pump in recent years, smart application of new media is seeing some publications become more widely read...

East Aucklanders turned out in their droves to celebrate the launch of the Times’ new digital publication under the leadership of the company’s new...

By Simeon Brown, Member of Parliament for Pakuranga Last Thursday, New Zealanders across the country commemorated Anzac Day by attending dawn and civic services in...

East Auckland's leading community news provider - the Times - is back! Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the long-standing local news provider has...

Nineteen public places in east Auckland will receive Maori names as part of a commitment for te reo to be "seen, heard, spoken, and...

The 70th Howick Santa Parade was a remarkable success, drawing unprecedented crowds to the Howick main street. This year's parade, a significant milestone, was met...

Christopher Luxon will become New Zealand’s next prime minister after pulling off a stunning defeat of the Labour Party just three years after he...

A local first-time general election candidate says she's focused on helping her political party double its current number of MPs. Howick Local Board deputy chairperson...

The politician who could become New Zealand's next deputy prime minister has made a campaign visit to east Auckland. ACT Party leader David Seymour spoke...

David Seymour has told east Auckland voters Government spending needs to be brought under control and the country needs to change its attitude toward...

The list of candidates standing in east Auckland’s two electorates at this year’s general election has been publicly released. Twelve candidates have put their names...

A group of people dedicated to helping members of the community heal from grief recently gathered for an information session hosted by an east...

With less than two months until this year's general election, Kiwis are being urged to enrol to vote so they can make their voices...

People have one last chance to have their say on a document that details the Howick Local Board's strategy and goals for the next...

Police have laid dozens of charges against multiple suspects in relation to the alleged theft of food from east Auckland businesses. Howick Police sergeant Brett...

A man who allegedly tried to steal a shopping trolley full of groceries from an east Auckland supermarket was confronted by the store's manager...

Members of an east Auckland community have raised concerns about a range of issues in their neighbourhood with the Howick Local Board. Brian Brown and...

The severe damage the recent storm caused to Auckland is raising questions about whether a plan is in place to help local residents respond...

Faulty lane markings on a busy east Auckland bridge resulted in numerous near-misses for motorists and assurances are being sought the problem is fixed...

An east Auckland sports club is asking the Howick Local Board for support to upgrade its ageing facilities and says the work is needed...

The Howick Santa Parade was a great success despite the rain. Thousands turned out to see more than 60 walking groups, muscle cars and floats...

Thank you to the good people of east Auckland. Well, all I can say is that was certainly an endurance test and a good indicator...

A passionate east Auckland community has come together to celebrate winning the fight to maintain public ownership of its much-loved local reserve. About 100 people...

People who want to address the new Howick Local Board during the public forum part of its business meetings are now able to do...

One of the contenders to become the new Howick Local Board's deputy chairperson says the community's two ward councillors encouraged him to go for...

Members of the new Howick Local Board have been sworn in and they've chosen two fresh faces to lead them for the next three...

By Simeon Brown Auckland has a new mayor, Wayne Brown, and a new majority centre-right council following the recent local elections, the first time Auckland...

Sharon Stewart and Maurice Williamson say they're looking forward to working with new Auckland mayor Wayne Brown to tackle the city's major challenges. The two...

Former United Future political party leader Damian Light is the only newcomer joining the membership of the incoming Howick Local Board. He's been elected to serve...

Based on progress results released this afternoon it looks like there’s going to be just one new face on the Howick Local Board for...

With progress votes publicly released this afternoon, Independent candidates Sharon Stewart and Maurice Williamson are leading the race to represent the Howick ward on...

Howick Santa Parade is back following multiple pandemic lockdowns and is only a little over nine weeks away. Event organiser Bo Burns says Santa Parade...

A last-minute attempt to resolve the ongoing saga of management of the Howick War Memorial Hall before this year’s local elections has failed. The Picton...

Candidate profile booklets sent to local voters in this year's Auckland Council elections contain an error that was not corrected prior to them being...

By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, Funded by New Zealand on Air Auckland Council’s draft golf investment plan is pushing forward with another round...

Adele White, Howick Local Board candidate, Howick subdivision Adele White is well known to the people of Howick. Born and bred locally, she's gained huge...

Bo Burns, Howick Local Board candidate, Howick subdivision Bo Burns is a current member of the Howick Local Board and is campaigning for re-election...

Two local Auckland Council candidates have created an action plan to tackle rising crime rates and improve community safety across the city. Howick Local Board...

A total of 104 local quiz fans turned up to the Good Home for the Howick Santa Parade Quiz night on Thursday. First place was...

There’s a new local-body political ticket in east Auckland and it’s standing a swath of fresh faces at this year’s Auckland Council elections. Howick Local...

Preparations are already underway for this year's Howick Santa Parade which will be good news for the thousands of Howick district families who love...

An east Auckland business is donating thousands of vital Covid-19 tests to an organisation dedicated to caring for people at the end of their...

WWII veteran John Sato has died aged 98. Sato, from Howick, received global recognition for his efforts to attend an anti-racism rally in Auckland held...

There’s strong disagreement over how a historic east Auckland community asset should be managed. In the first half of 2020, the Howick War Memorial building,...

Santa Claus has delivered a mix of good news and some not-so-good news during a fleeting visit to east Auckland. The jolly man in the...

The first lot of winners of the popular local letterbox competition have been announced. They were judged by local artist Joel Nicholls. Competition organiser, Howick businesswoman...

It was pretty windy but it was warm and fine - except for the tiniest of sprinkles late in the afternoon - which is...

Would you like to Volunteer to help at the Howick Santa Parade this year? There's no requirement to attend meetings. Organiser Bo Burns says volunteers, once...

Members of the Howick Local Board were divided over a plan to raise money by selling a number of Auckland Council-owned properties in east...

Wilbyn Mitchel, the executive officer/counsellor at Howick Primary, saw an opportunity to help support a community project and having heard that the Howick Santa...

When Howick welcomes in Christmas, it doesn’t do it by halves and this coming festive season is no exception. It will be a tinsel-tinted...

Two new local body politicians have emerged following Local Elections 2019. For the Howick Local Board, we see Howick businesswoman Bo Burns take one of...

As the weeks are creeping by the planning of the Howick Santa Parade continues to gain momentum!  We are now only 11 weeks away...

Three independent candidates are to unite under the ticket ‘We Know Howick’ when they stand for the Howick Local Board in the upcoming local...

By Bo Burns Firstly a massive thank you to the 45 plus businesses that turned up to the launch of Cleave House shared offices, and...

Around 600 eager netballers arrived at the Howick and Pakuranga Netball Courts on Sunday for a very special tournament. Organised by Bo Burns for her...

By Bo BurnsOur day started bright and early - 6am with all the set-up preparations - with blue skies all over east Auckland. It was...

There’s just nine sleeps until Howick Santa Parade and organisers Bo and Pip Burns are putting the final frantic touches to the very full...

There’s just 10 sleeps until Howick Santa Parade and organisers Bo and Pip Burns are putting the final frantic touches to the very full...

With only 15 sleeps to the Howick Santa Parade on Sunday December 9, the excitement is mounting. As Bo Burns - who has taken over...

Bursting with exciting ideas and an action plan to work with tour operators, Bo Burns cannot wait to put east Auckland on the world...