Tag: christmas

After a long year, we’ve got there – Christmas, and upcoming holidays if you’re fortunate not to be working. PJ TAYLOR strolled in the...

An east Auckland rest home is keen to get into the festive spirit to bring some joy to its residents. The caring staff at Howick...

By Gerald Patterson, Chairperson - Howick Village Association Another year has almost passed. Probably a year that many will be pleased to see the...

Kiwis will spend an average of $623 on Christmas gifts this year. Women are much more stressed about Christmas costs than men while almost two-thirds...

By Christopher Luxon, the MP for Botany and National Party Leader It's been just over 12 months since I was elected the MP for...

National MP for Pakuranga Simeon Brown hosted Christmas morning tea at Pakuranga Yacht Club to say thank you to a number of community stakeholders...

Peter Harding of Bucklands Beach , has been putting on a huge display of Christmas lights on his property for  around 30 years. He also...

The Clevedon Christmas Parade was a huge draw-card as hundreds turned up to watch the parade that started at Clevedon Tennis Club and continued...

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...

Between paying bills and general household expenses, Christmas time can be difficult for some families. One generous parishioner from All Saints Church in Howick started an...

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...

This year Midnight Madness had a record crowd, due to the local advertising and out of area promotion. The village had a variety of entertainment...

The ramshackle shed wears a cheerful look as Crystal Steel has transformed it into a cheerful and vibrant Christmas speciality shop that sits next...

Pip and daughter Bo Burns and a talented volunteer group of locals are driving the 65th Howick Santa Parade this year. “They are taking over...

Coastguard volunteers have had one of their busiest summer periods in recent years with more people requiring Coastguard’s help around New Zealand’s coastline, lakes...

It’s that time of the year again – summer is officially here! With warmer weather comes a chance for everyone to enjoy a classic...

The sun once again shone bright for the annual Howick Santa Parade on Sunday. More than 50 floats took part in the community event of...

Howick local Pam Glaser will be organising the Farmer's Santa Parade for the 26th year in a row. In its 84th year, the Farmers Santa...

Christmas is a time for family - but for many living among us, particularly the elderly, loneliness can run rampant. It's a time of year...

A 7.5km run has never sounded so good, with the promise of a cold beer readily available at the finish line. Howick’s annual Point to...

There was no snow, no elves and no Santa. However, an empty hall across from Trentham Military Camp may as well have been Santa’s workshop...