Tag: Gerald Patterson
Exhausted riders raise $51,705 for medical trust
A group of Kiwis who cycled across the United States ended up raising $51,705 for Motor Neurone Disease NZ (MNDNZ).
One of the dedicated peddlers...
Cyclists complete epic 5150km ride across United States
Gerald Patterson is well overdue for a cup of tea and a lie down.
The Howick Village Association’s chairperson has finally completed his marathon bicycle...
Kiwis on marathon bike ride across United States
While some people are sitting on the couch at home watching television, east Auckland resident Gerald Patterson is slogging his guts out cycling across...
Calling all musicians, dancers and entertainers
By Katie Treneman, Interim Village Manager, Howick Village Association
Matariki Flags are now flying in Howick village and they look amazing.
On each flag pole...
Village gearing up for Matariki celebrations
By Katie Treneman, Interim Village Manager
It’s been a busy few weeks for the Howick Village Association with a lot happening in and around...
Appeal for return of stolen Howick 175 plaque
Whoever has possession of a plaque installed as part of Howick’s 175th anniversary celebrations is being asked to return it after it was allegedly...
The new year is already looking rosier
Happy New Year and I hope you had a wonderful break with family and friends.
Hopefully the turn-around in the weather from 12 months ago...
More businesses come to Howick Village
Despite the slow national business environment, positive activity in Howick Village continues with commercial premises never empty for long.
Recently the Village has welcomed Expert...
Winter solstice passes, longer days here
We are now past the shortest day and on the trek toward summer.
The past month has seen plenty of activity in the village, albeit,...
June has plenty in store for Howick Village
It's another busy month in Howick Village and the activities continue. In June we have:
Arts Out East and Howick Village Association (HVA) are partnering...
$280k for ‘unnecessary’ raised pedestrian crossings in village
About $280,000 may be spent to install two raised pedestrian crossings in Howick village.
The Howick Village Association (HVA) opposes the Auckland Transport (AT) proposal...
Anzac Sound and Light Tribute
After praising the favourable weather when writing last month, sadly rain and wind conspired to delay the start of the Anzac Sound and Light...
Sunny days, exciting events for families
After the rain in late January and February, it has been great to finally be able to enjoy some sunshine and the outdoors.
The beauty...
Conflict over use of community building
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,...
