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Pakuranga was the granary and orchard of Auckland

By Alan La Roche When the first settlers arrived in Howick, many were disappointed at the treeless rolling hills with only native grasses and low...

Is Howick Beach a hazard?

Local author and historian Alan La Roche continues his column marking Howick's 170th anniversary. Since the Howick Coastguard was established at Waipaparoa-Howick Beach there have...

Paparoa, Owairoa or Howick name?

Howick historian Alan La Roche continues his fortnightly column which provides some very insightful glimpses into Howick's past in this, its 170th year. The...