Tag: Howick Historical Village

A treasured heritage museum dedicated to preserving east Auckland’s historical artefacts is learning a new system for recording exactly what it has. Tasked with documenting...

This is a shared arts column space put together by Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Events: Friday, 15 November: Uxbridge rings in...

This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Since opening its doors...

In just a few hours in neighbourhoods across east Auckland there will be masses of little fairies, goblins, witches, monsters, vampires, ghosts, spiders, skeletons...

Events: Thursday, 10 October: Uxbridge Arts and Culture screens its School Holiday Kid’s Film: Lilo and Stitch. 11am. Uxbridge Theatre. $5. Friday, 11 October: Howick Historical...

This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Events: Thursday, 3 October: Uxbridge...

This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Howick Historical Village (HHV) is...

This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Are you up for...

This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Tuesday, July 16: Uxbridge...

By Bianca Day, AUT journalism student Howick Historical Village transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland for its inaugural ‘Winter Lights Festival’. Proudly sponsored by The...

This is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. Saturday, June 15 Celebrate Matariki...

By Lexie Palmer-Gapper, General Manager, Howick Historical Village Just 10km as the crow flies: within that area are three remarkable institutions celebrating contemporary art,...

A plaque recently stolen from an east Auckland reserve is set to be replaced. The bronze plaque was fixed to a low brick plinth in...

East Auckland locals attracted to artistic illumination will want to mark June 15 on their calendars. That’s the day the popular tourist destination Howick Historical...

East Auckland has lost a dedicated and passionate community servant and advocate with the passing of Shirley Warren QSM. A funeral notice for her states...

The gardens of historic Bell House at Howick Historical Village will open to the public for East Auckland Eco Day on Sunday. Highlighting sustainable living...

Over 30 years ago when a group of people from Howick and Districts attended the funeral of an old Howickian, a comment was made...

By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson Thank you for your feedback on our draft Local Board Plan. The public consultation on the plan...

A Pakuranga United Rugby Club (PURC) U13 team spent a Sunday giving back to the community as they gear up for a rugby tour...

A new art exhibition in east Auckland will employ radio and sonic storytelling to explore the human experience. Pacific Frequencies: Mahu is being staged at Howick...

For someone mad on cars, having a driver licence is gold. For Howick’s Laurie Hamlet, who is about to turn 100, it’s not a problem. As...

Ethan McCormick, a Howick 175 anniversary ambassador last year, has produced a four-part video series exploring the history of east Auckland which is designed...

The Korean Positive Ageing Charitable Trust has held a traditional Korean lantern workshop as part of Howick 175 celebrations. The underlying purpose of the workshop...

More than 1000 classic cars from across the country will soon descend on east Auckland for the largest event of its kind in the...

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...

Step into the magic of Christmases past in the enchanting heritage setting of the Howick Historical Village. With the air filled with the sounds of...

By Jane Newbury, Manager, Howick Village Association Howick Village is celebrating the start of the festive season with our 'Christmas Fair' on Friday, November...

By Rev Dr Richard Waugh 175 years ago this coming week, our Howick/East Auckland community had its settler beginnings with the arrival of the...

This year marks the 175th anniversary of Howick and Pakuranga and districts which presents a wonderful opportunity to feature people in the area and...

This year marks the 175th anniversary of Howick and Pakuranga and districts which presents a wonderful opportunity to feature people in the area and...

By Adele White, Howick Local Board A celebratory event was held at Bell House at the Howick Historical Village on October 9 where Chinese guests...

This year marks the 175th anniversary of Howick and Pakuranga and districts which presents a wonderful opportunity to feature people from the area and...

Gerald Hinton Knowles arrived in New Zealand with his wife Rosina in 1913 on the ship Ballarat. Almost 40 years later he would start Howick's...

The new president of the Howick & Districts Historical Society has paid tribute to his outgoing predecessor Marin Burgess who endured during the Howick...

Local students donned their best early Howick era costumes at an event celebrating their learning in the past term, dedicated to the region's upcoming...

October 1 to November 5 Howick’s Heritage Quilts On Display Art Lounge, 39 Picton St, Howick These quilt panels depict the unique geographic, historic and ethnic mix...

The 175th Trust has been impressed with the number of entries from local primary schools for a competition which required pupils to either draw...

The countdown is now down to 66 days marking the 175th anniversary of the settlers' landing at Howick Beach on Saturday, November 12. This week...

Young motoring enthusiasts Daniel and Cameron Clarke and their cars will be a feature this year at the Father's Day community event at East...

A tradition of reunions By Marin Burgess In the 175 years since the Fencible families arrived at Owairoa beach and built the village of Howick,...

A small opening ceremony at last Sunday's Meet the Villagers open day at the Howick Historical Village marked the culmination of a project led...

The Howick & Districts Historical Society has sponsored a series of videos by Howick Historian Alan La Roche in recognition of his expertise and...

Lexie Palmer-Gapper brings extensive international experience and a desire to ensure her team members are happy and fulfilled to her latest role. Originally from the...

Celebrating Together 1847-2022 / Whakanui Tahi Ana 175 chairman, Rev Dr Richard Waugh QSM provides an exclusive update to Times newspaper readers 2022 is a very...

Howick, Pakuranga and surrounding districts next year mark the 175th anniversary of the Fencibles' landing. And among the variety of ways in which this momentous...

One of east Auckland's most well known tourist attractions has created a strategic plan in an effort to ensure its survival. The Howick Historical Village...

By Tim Cooper Last Sunday saw a 26 year tradition go out with a bang. For the last 26 years, members of the group portraying British...

A key piece of history has disappeared from Bucklands Beach. Oliver's Homestead at 203 Bucklands Beach Road was built in 1868. It was named after...

Toni Mosley is recreating history at the Howick Historical Village. As part of Summernova, a summer festival funded by Auckland Unlimited, Mosley is the first...

The Howick Croquet Club stepped outside its comfort zone and dressed in Fencible-era costume to demonstrate their favourite game at the Howick Historical Village. Bringing...

It was a historic moment as the first, three-axle electric bus was launched at the Howick Historical Village. The choice of venue was interesting as...

The Howick Historical Village has won a $500,000 grant. Marin Burgess, the president of the Howick & Districts Historical Society, told the Times the first...

Alan La Roche, who is responsible for the creation of the Howick Historical Village, is taking a back seat at the village. La Roche was...

By Annette Smart East Auckland had a fantastic show day on Friday, July 10. East Auckland Tourism and Howick Local Board member Bo Burns hosted some...

Howick Historical Village is to remain closed until summer due to the financial effects of Covid-19. The village, which also had to cut staff, like...

More than 100 guests gathered to mark the 40th anniversary of the Howick Historical Village on Sunday March 8. Unveiling of the Plaque at the...

Krissy Perrett is the new General Manager for the Howick Historical Village. Krissy has had extensive overseas experience in museum roles, including London sites The...

The Howick Historical Village is turning 40. The Howick and Districts Historical Society will celebrate four decades since the opening of the Howick Historical Village...

In association with times.co.nz reporter Jim Birchall presents a new podcast detailing the history of the settlement known as "perhaps Auckland's most historically conscious...

There has been considerable discussion recently on the wonderful views from the Howick Stockade but its history is also important. There is no evidence that...

Under the inspirational guidance of the exhibition curator, Ros Palmer, the team of volunteers and staff at the Howick Historical Village have worked together...

Pamela Taylor remembers the very first building that was plonked at the site of what is now the Howick Historical Village. "I think it was...

A grant from the Stevenson Village Trust has helped the Howick Historical Village out of a potentially stressful financial situation with a blow out...

Lew Duffet was truly moved when he heard that the Howick and Districts Historical Society were going to honour the memory of his favourite...