Tag: Howick Local Board
Camellia chandelier honours heroic suffragists
A large-scale artistic installation that pays tribute to heroines who fought for the right of women in New Zealand to vote is to be...
Thank you for your feedback
By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson
Thank you for your feedback on our draft Local Board Plan. The public consultation on the plan...
Gathering for grief support
A group of people dedicated to helping members of the community heal from grief recently gathered for an information session hosted by an east...
Rugby club’s $9m plan to back other codes
One of east Auckland's most accomplished sports clubs has a bold vision that will enable it to foster other codes in the local community.
Pakuranga...
Draft Howick Local Board Plan out for consultation
We're excited to present our draft Local Board Plan for feedback.
We've spent the first half of this year out talking to locals about what's...
Kainga Ora rejects social media claims
Kainga Ora - formerly Housing NZ - is swatting down claims made on social media it's planning to build public housing at two adjacent...
Fire at public housing development treated as suspicious
Police say a blaze that caused extensive damage to a large public housing development under construction in east Auckland is being treated as suspicious.
Fire...
Large housing complex damaged by fire
A public housing development in east Auckland, which is under construction, has been damaged in a large blaze.
It's understood Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ)...
Exhibition explores the meaning of home
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...
Final chance to share views on Howick Local Board’s draft plan
People have one last chance to have their say on a document that details the Howick Local Board's strategy and goals for the next...
Approval granted to build water sports centre
The Howick Local Board has granted landowner approval to a trust proposing to build a water sports facility in east Auckland.
The board voted on...
Artists unite to support hospo
People have the chance to get their hands on a unique artistic print by spending at least $50 in certain local restaurants and cafes.
The...
MP launches petition to raise speed limits
A petition has been launched calling for speed limits on three of east Auckland's busiest roads to be raised.
Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown created the...
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,...
Messy berms make community ‘look rundown’
Grass berms are getting scruffy in parts of east Auckland and residents want something done about it.
Bucklands and Eastern Beaches Ratepayers and Residents Association...
Howick celebrates moth plant competition winners
There is a war taking place across the motu - a war against the moth plant, one that takes over and frequently out-competes and...
Suspects busted over supermarket thefts
Police have laid dozens of charges against multiple suspects in relation to the alleged theft of food from east Auckland businesses.
Howick Police sergeant Brett...
Sun shines on planting day at Mangemangeroa
The Friends of Mangemangeroa, along with around 120 volunteers from various organisations including Rotary, Botany & Flat Bush Ethnic Association, Pakuranga Chinese Association, Botany...
Estuary Art and Ecology Awards finalists announced
Congratulations to this year's finalists for the 17th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards.
This year there were more than 80 incredible entries which judge Benjamin...
Local history captured in video series
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...
Man confronted while taking food from supermarket
A man who allegedly tried to steal a shopping trolley full of groceries from an east Auckland supermarket was confronted by the store's manager...
Call to share views about community’s future
East Auckland residents are being asked to help shape the future direction of their local community.
The Howick Local Board's local board plan lays out...
Board provides arts funding to local organisations
The Howick Local Board has voted to provide funding to a range of arts organisations in the local community.
At the board's May business meeting...
Trees set for the chop to make way for transport project
More than 1000 trees may get the chop to make way for a major transport infrastructure project in east Auckland.
The $1.8 billion Botany to...
Residents consider legal action over public housing development
More than 640 people have signed a petition calling for a halt to a plan to build dozens of new public housing places in...
Action needed to protect park’s ‘scientifically important’ feature
Residents are angry at the damage caused to an east Auckland park that left part of it looking like a “swamp”.
The problem in Macleans...
Dairy owners sharing their stories through art
Two Colombian artists are helping a group of east Auckland dairy owners find creative ways to share their personal stories.
Catherine Guevara and Juliana Duran...
Board wants reduced speed limits overturned
The Howick Local Board is asking Auckland Transport (AT) to change the speed limits on a group of busy local roads back to what...
Deadline looms for Estuary Art and Ecology Award submissions
There are fewer than three weeks left for art submissions for the 17th Estuary Art and Ecology Award.
Artworks will be exhibited in the Malcolm...
Invitation to join the Art of Conversation
A creative new initiative aims to support local businesses and give the public an education in art from experts at the same time.
The 'Art...
Privilege to serve as Howick Local Board chairperson
By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson
The Howick Local Board is responsible for governance on local issues, activities, and services such as libraries,...
Anzac sound and light tribute
The Howick Village Association sound and light tribute will be projected from Fencible Park onto the Picton Centre wall - between 7pm and 9pm...
Estuary art awards prize pool $10,000
Last year saw a record number of entries for the Estuary Art & Ecology Award which now enters its 17th year.
The competition is lauded...
Lots of fun assured at community day
The Cockle Bay Residents & Ratepayers Association is generally known for advocating on issues affecting Cockle Bay.
The CBRRA appeared before hearings regarding the...
Fears closing hardstands could spread pests to estuary
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
Funded by New Zealand on Air
The Howick Local Board fears pest species could reach the Tamaki Estuary as boat-cleaning...
Festival to celebrate city’s diversity
A major event celebrating diversity is being staged in east Auckland this month as part of the World of Cultures festival.
The festival is staged by...
Entries open for environmental art contest
Entries are now open for people wanting to take part in east Auckland's most prestigious annual art contest.
The Estuary Art and Ecology Award is...
Additional charges laid over homicide
Three people have appeared in court in relation to a fatal assault in east Auckland late last year that led to a man's death.
The...
Ford aficionados set to display rare machines
Graeme and Brad Cockerill know far more about the workings of early 1990s British Fords than most people.
The Cockle Bay father and son are...
Ageing Mini Moke still creating smiles
All Janine Robinson wants from her 1966 Morris Mini Moke is to zip down to the beach or marina in it and have a...
Can you help identify these graffiti vandals?
Police want to hear from anyone who can help identity several people captured on security camera defacing multiple locations in Howick village with green...
Questions over civil defence plan for east Auckland
The severe damage the recent storm caused to Auckland is raising questions about whether a plan is in place to help local residents respond...
Speeders putting kids, pets, at risk
By Josie Lu, journalism intern
Speeding cars are putting children at risk in Bucklands Beach, a Bucklands and Eastern Beach Ratepayers and Residents Association...
Humble Vauxhall’s 25,000km Mongolian adventure
Of the more than 1200 vehicles set to be displayed at this year's Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car Show there may only be...
2023 – What will it bring?
By Ken Scott, Chair, Howick Village Association
Already this year we have seen a change in Prime Minister and, with an election later in...
Proud classic British cars still chugging away
Andrew Dyer's two classic British cars may have a combined age of 110 years old but they're running as well as if they'd left...
Bridge’s lane markings cause confusion
Faulty lane markings on a busy east Auckland bridge resulted in numerous near-misses for motorists and assurances are being sought the problem is fixed...
Exotic machinery on display at classic car show
More than 1000 classic cars from across the country will soon descend on east Auckland for the largest event of its kind in the...
‘I just don’t think it’s safe’
An east Auckland sports club is asking the Howick Local Board for support to upgrade its ageing facilities and says the work is needed...
Local board approves $31k in grants
The Howick Local Board has voted to distribute more than $30,000 in grants to numerous groups and organisations.
The board received 28 applications for Howick...
Be part of Celebrating Cultures in 2023
The Howick Local Board is seeking expressions of interest for performers and stallholders who want to be part of next year’s Celebrating Cultures community...
New Howick Police station opens its doors
The new Howick Police station has officially opened its doors to the public after a 10-month wait.
Police were forced to move from their previous...
Booze ban imposed at disorder hot spot
An alcohol ban is now in place at a troubled east Auckland location where a man was fatally stabbed last month.
The Howick Local Board...
Sharp rise in graffiti vandalism across east Auckland
There's been an explosion in the amount of graffiti vandalism needing to be removed from across east Auckland.
Beautification Trust staff Daniel Barthow and Dawn...
Cleaner “verbally abused” at council building
The ongoing friction over use of the Howick War Memorial Hall may be worsening with a cleaner allegedly having been "verbally abused" while recently...
Dannemora Gardens marks 20 years
Dannemora Gardens Metlifecare Retirement Village celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a 'Bubbles & Canapés' event on November 24 with more than 150 in attendance.
The...
Thank you to all!
Howick and districts 175th anniversary highlight events have been a great success.
The community luncheon was a full house, with a wonderful cross section of...
Residents celebrate victory in fight to save public reserve
A passionate east Auckland community has come together to celebrate winning the fight to maintain public ownership of its much-loved local reserve.
About 100 people...
Stockade Hill Christmas Lights
This weekend, Stockade Hill will be shining bright with spectacular Christmas lights to mark the start of the season's festivities.
Lights come on and dazzle...
Millions spent on emergency housing
The Labour Government spent almost $3 million providing emergency housing to people in east Auckland in the six months from March to August this...
‘We just love Howick’
As 2022 winds to a close, and so too the Howick 175 anniversary celebrations, Wayne Huang shares his 25 years of experience as a...
Local board moves to daytime meetings
People who want to address the new Howick Local Board during the public forum part of its business meetings are now able to do...
The Big 175 Week is here!
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...
Councillors backed Kendall for local board deputy chair role
One of the contenders to become the new Howick Local Board's deputy chairperson says the community's two ward councillors encouraged him to go for...
Battle of the town criers
Resident town crier and former Howick Local Board member Jim Donald will have some competition this weekend.
Earlier this year, Donald adorned his best town...
Chairman’s report – Only 10 days to go!
By Rev Dr Richard Waugh
After so much community preparation and voluntary work, our exciting 175 highlight community events are now here.
Last weekend we...
Light and Burns to lead local board
Members of the new Howick Local Board have been sworn in and they've chosen two fresh faces to lead them for the next three...
Local Chinese celebrate 175th
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...
Howick Village Hop 2022
By Ken Scott, Howick Village Association chairman
On Saturday October 15 it appeared as though half of Auckland turned out to visit the Howick...
Stockade Hill Christmas Lights
This year’s Christmas Light display on Stockade Hill is set to provide entertainment for people of all ages.
It’s sure to amaze and delight young...
Howick Hop finally returns
Howick Village Association has re-organised the HOP event 2022 following cancellations last year due to Covid disruptions.
There has been immense interest in this event...
Chairman’s report – we’ve got 31 days to go!
The countdown is now down to 31 days marking the 175th anniversary of the settlers' landing at Howick Beach on Saturday, November 12.
Each of...
Local board’s fresh face keen to serve
Former United Future political party leader Damian Light is the only newcomer joining the membership of the incoming Howick Local Board.
He's been elected to serve...
New Howick Local Board takes shape
Based on progress results released this afternoon it looks like there’s going to be just one new face on the Howick Local Board for...
Voting closes in local elections – the race is on!
East Auckland residents will soon have an idea who’s going to serve as the city’s next mayor as well as represent the Howick ward...
Effort to resolve War Memorial Hall’s management fails
A last-minute attempt to resolve the ongoing saga of management of the Howick War Memorial Hall before this year’s local elections has failed.
The Picton...
Hop into spring
At last, we seem to have moved beyond the very wet winter we have experienced and now embarking on spring.
However, like always, spring in...
Community leader and entrepreneur seeks board seat
Ajay Bal, Howick Local Board candidate, Botany subdivision
I am honoured to stand as a leader for the community which has been my home...
Candidate advocates for changes to local issues
Billy Davis, Howick Local Board candidate, Pakuranga subdivision
I am standing for a seat on the Howick Local Board for the following reasons:
To...
Young seeking to continue his local advocacy roles
Peter Young, Howick Local Board candidate, Botany subdivision
Peter Young has been a committed member of the Howick Local Board for the past six...
Candidate “furious” over booklet error
Candidate profile booklets sent to local voters in this year's Auckland Council elections contain an error that was not corrected prior to them being...
Collings stands for fiscal prudence
David Collings, Howick Local Board candidate, Pakuranga subdivision
I have a huge history with Pakuranga, being the first Independent to be elected to the...
Transport issues focus for new candidate
Luke Collings, Howick Local Board candidate, Botany subdivision
I've lived in and around Botany my entire life. I learned a lot through my father...
White brings passion for community
Adele White, Howick Local Board candidate, Howick subdivision
Adele White is well known to the people of Howick.
Born and bred locally, she's gained huge...
Turinsky ‘practical, not political’
Mike Turinsky, Howick Local Board candidate, Botany subdivision
Mike Turinsky is standing in Botany for re-election to the Howick Local Board along with Olympian...
Bungard campaigning on experience
Katrina Bungard, Howick Local Board candidate, Pakuranga subdivision
Katrina Bungard is standing for re-election to the Pakuranga subdivision of the Howick Local Board.
As a...
Burns keen to bring energy and vision to local board
Bo Burns, Howick Local Board candidate, Howick subdivision
Bo Burns is a current member of the Howick Local Board and is campaigning for re-election...
Wichman calls time on local board role
Howick Local Board member Bob Wichman is not seeking re-election to the board at this year’s Auckland Council elections after three terms in the...
Light slams delays on new library
Flat Bush deserves the library and community centre it's been promised for almost two decades.
That's the view of Damian Light, who's standing as an...
Spiller brings experience to board role
John Spiller, Howick Local Board candidate, Howick subdivision
John Spiller belongs to a family with a long record of service to the people of...
Entrepreneur aiming for local board seat
Judith Grant, Howick Local Board candidate, Botany subdivision
My name is Judith Grant and I'm standing for the Howick Local Board in the Botany...
Your 2022 local elections candidates
East Auckland locals will soon have the chance to vote for candidates at this year's Auckland Council elections.
There are hopefuls in the race to...
Join us at the fabulous Moon Festival
By Adele White, chairperson Howick Local Board
Kia ora!
Moon Festival
Join us at the Howick Moon Festival at Barry Curtis Park, off Flat Bush School...
Duo campaigning on platform of change
Vinson Yu and Nichola Painter, Howick Local Board candidates, Pakuranga subdivision
Vinson Yu and Nichola Painter are standing together in the Pakuranga subdivision of...
Father’s Day ‘Blokes & Cars/Bikes’ event
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...
Revill wins Supreme Award
Lance Revill, a national boxing identity with a boxing gym in Pakuranga, picked up the Supreme Award at the annual Howick Sports Awards.
Revill, the...
Candidates vow to tackle crime
Two local Auckland Council candidates have created an action plan to tackle rising crime rates and improve community safety across the city.
Howick Local Board...
Debate continues on future of War Memorial Hall
Well-known local restaurateur Ted Waters is joining the ongoing debate about the stalled process to appoint a manager for the Howick War Memorial Hall.
The...
Advice for election candidates
People who get elected onto the Howick Local Board need to know their way around a laptop computer, be open-minded and a good listener,...
Howick Sports Awards finalists named
The Howick Local Board Sports Awards finalists have been named after a tough time by the judging committee.
There are international, national and regional-level athletes...
