Tag: Dick Quax
Residents’ group wanted trees removed
Four large magnolia trees would have been removed from an east Auckland park if a local residents' group had its way.
The Howick Ratepayers and...
Memorial unveiled to athletics legend
The late Dick Quax is being publicly honoured for his numerous political and athletic accomplishments.
Two interpretative signs have been installed along a stretch of...
Quax sets blistering PB
Last week, Northern Arizona freshman Theo Quax, 19, ran 3:39.94 for 1500m at the Bryan Clay meet in California.
That's a huge improvement from his...
Six step up for council seat
In May the community suffered a tragic loss with the passing of beloved Howick Ward Councillor Dick Quax. His passing left a vacancy on...
Quax, the pathfinder
Dick Quax was a straight talking character whose Dutch stubborness and determination in the 1970s led New Zealand distance runners back to the glory...
A Tribute to Dick Quax
Instead of my usual column today, I wanted to give a few thoughts and reflections on our local Councillor Dick Quax, who passed away...
Running great Dick Quax dies
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Olympian Dick Quax has died after long and courageous battle with cancer.
Quax, 70, an Auckland councillor of Pakuranga, won a silver medal in the...
Watercare steps up on sewage leaks
It’s been a wild, wet start to autumn across most of the country, but for concerned residents in Mellons Bay, the weather has brought on...