Tag: Howick Local Board
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...
Candidates seeking to move community forward
There’s a new local-body political ticket in east Auckland and it’s standing a swath of fresh faces at this year’s Auckland Council elections.
Howick Local...
Soiled adult nappies found on beach
Of all the things someone wouldn't want to come across while walking on a local beach, soiled adult nappies would be near the top...
Frustration, confusion over indecision on community building
Questions are being asked about why the Howick Local Board has so far been unable to appoint an organisation to manage an underused community...
Musick Point spruce up
Musick Point - Te Naupata Reserve has had a major spruce up thanks to a group of community volunteers and a cash injection from...
Motion to protect reserve from future sale rejected
By Chris Harrowell and Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, Funded by New Zealand on Air
An attempt to prevent Auckland Council from potentially being...
Winners of Generation Z Art Comp announced
The Art Lounge's Inaugural Generation Z Art Competition's winners have been announced.
Eight local schools nominated students to compete in the competition.
The pupils spent Monday,...
Community building’s management still undecided
After more than six months of debate a decision about how an east Auckland community facility should be managed has still not been made.
Howick...
Residents group being resurrected
Keen locals are needed to help breathe new life into a once active east Auckland community group that's been dormant for several years.
Steve Udy...
Fight to protect aquatic life
Work is under way to prevent the ecological damage that's contributed to the deaths of aquatic life in east Auckland's waterways.
About 30 eels were...
Community stepping up for our environment
By Adele White, chairperson Howick Local Board
Kia ora!
Every three years the Howick Local Board refreshes its focus so we can continue to make...
Winners of Estuary Art and Ecology Award revealed
Artist Wesley John Fourie has been named the winner of the environmentally-themed 16th annual Estuary Art and Ecology Award.
Last weekend at the Uxbridge Malcolm...
Children flock to revamped playground in Cockle Bay
It's taken many months and almost $250,000 but a colourful and newly revamped children's playground in east Auckland is finally open to the public.
As...
Police focusing on youth crime, ram-raids
A local cop has said that 80 per cent of ram raids are committed by offenders younger than 18 with 70 per cent aged...
Auckland Transport approves Burswood route for Eastern Busway
Despite loud opposition from the public and a group of local community politicians, Auckland Transport (AT) has given approval for the Eastern Busway to...
Board slams draft parking plan
The Howick Local Board says any changes to car parking rules in the city need to take into account factors including the "increasing crime...
Bin filled with rubbish removed from creek
Volunteers were left shocked by what they discovered during a major clean-up at an east Auckland waterway.
About 40 people turned out recently for a...
HVA and our community
By Ken Scott, Howick Village association chairperson
As the Howick Local Board debates the future of the Howick War Memorial building (aka Howick Information...
Graffiti removal leads to brighter village
By Georgia Whitehead, AUT University Journalism Student
Howick Village is looking tidier and more welcoming after the Beautification Trust removed almost 200 incidents of...
Dog park plan draws criticism
Opponents of a plan to construct a dog park in east Auckland say the site chosen is inappropriate and the process was rushed and...
Lovely floral start to winter
By Adele White, Howick Local Board chairperson
Kia ora!
How lovely to see the beautiful display of sunflowers bobbing away in Fencible Walk, Howick.
A lady...
Howick 175 Update
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...
Are you an east Auckland artist?
Arts Out East (AOE) is a Howick Local Board-funded initiative that supports and helps creative artists in the local communities to produce and promote...
Celebrating 21 years of Thursdays @ Seven
Howick musicians, Katharine and Peter Watts, have coordinated the Thursdays @ Seven concert series since the year 2000.
That is around 475 concerts that they...
19,000 plants going in
Local school students, staff and community members will be planting more than 19,000 native plants around a bike track to complement the surrounding forest...
Skaters flock to new halfpipe
Dozens of skateboarders and scooter riders turned out to try to land some tricks on a newly constructed halfpipe in east Auckland.
It's been constructed...
Wednesday Weed Whacking
With their boots planted in the dirt every Wednesday morning, the expert weed whacking volunteers are intent on eradicating harmful invaders from Mangemangeroa Reserve.
Led...
Musician to perform at Youth Centre
A talented up-and-coming local musician will be performing a series of live music sessions at the newly-opened East Auckland Youth Space in Botany Town...
Nervous wait for reserve sale opponents
People campaigning to stop the potential sale of multiple east Auckland public reserves will soon find out if their efforts have paid off.
Auckland Council...
Beach users say dogs causing problems
The Howick Local Board has been asked to be "very careful" with the rules relating to dogs on beaches.
Local residents Catherine Priscott and her...
Rugby club rebranded as community sports facility
Pakuranga United Rugby Club (PURC) has undergone a transformation and will now be the nexus of multiple sporting codes.
The club last week formally unveiled...
We need your feedback
By Adele White, chairperson Howick Local Board
Kia ora!
The Howick Local Board continues to hold workshops and business meetings online with a view to...
Residents stepping up to shape their community
Reducing crime, stopping illegal rubbish dumping, and getting people to work together to solve local problems are the focus of a newly formed community...
Parking strategy 101
By Ken Scott - Chair Howick Village Association
On Wednesday April 13, Auckland Transport (AT) released a document online for public consultation.
It will be...
Local exhibition a success
A local author's three-day exhibition at a vacated butcher shop in Rices Mall enjoyed a steady stream of visitors last week.
The exhibition was open...
$1.5m cover for bowling club’s greens
People who love the sport of bowls can look forward to being able to play it year-round and in all weather conditions at an...
Freemasons stand behind Santa Parade
Preparations are already underway for this year's Howick Santa Parade which will be good news for the thousands of Howick district families who love...
Exhibition at Rices Mall
A vacated butcher shop is the home of a local author's upcoming three-day ecology exhibition.
An award-winning children's book writer, Marilyn J Bakker's work, entitled...
For the youth, by the youth
A dedicated space for east Auckland's youth has officially opened its doors over the weekend.
On Saturday April 9 at approximately 1pm at the Youth...
Youth space opens in Botany
Te Tuhi has announced the opening of a youth space in Botany Town Centre.
The Youth Space has been designed "by youth for youth" and...
Howick’s special anniversary ale
Howick's Town Crier and former mayor have joined forces to create a special new beer for the region's milestone anniversary.
Morrin Cooper, a former Howick...
John Sato an inspiration
WWII veteran John Sato has died aged 98.
Sato, from Howick, received global recognition for his efforts to attend an anti-racism rally in Auckland held...
Campaign to reduce road deaths
Streets in east Auckland are being eyed for speed limit reductions as part of a campaign to reduce injuries and deaths stemming from traffic...
Funding used to improve our environment
By Adele White, chairperson Howick Local Board
Kia ora!
At this time, it seems Omicron has hit many families in our area.
It is good to...
Ambassadors appointed for 175th
Voluntary ambassadors have been appointed to promote the Howick & districts 175th anniversary year of 2022.
Meeting at Bell House, the group was enthusiastic about...
Board members clash over busway
A plan that would see the next stage of the Eastern Busway public transport project dissect a residential community has sparked heated debate between...
‘This is supposed to be a democracy’
Howick Local Board member Bob Wichman is accusing Auckland Council of misrepresenting the facts over the use of his council email account.
But the council...
Police station closed with blessing
The Howick Police station has been formally closed before being shipped off to its new home.
The building sits on land in Moore Street owned...
Success of Lot 29
An east Auckland woman has received a prestigious award for her efforts and dedication in conservation.
Karyn Gradon arrived in Shelly Park in September 2017...
Confusion over board member’s email use
A Howick Local Board member says his access to his official Auckland Council email address has been "restricted" in what he's calling "censorship" of...
Call out for election candidates
People considering standing as candidates in this year's Auckland Council elections should start preparing.
The elections for positions on the council and Howick Local Board...
Help us make Howick Ward pest free
Trap Library East Auckland are looking for people and households to host DOC200 and DC250 Mustelid traps. These traps have specialised lures that help trap...
$120k to tackle deadly tree disease
More than $100,000 will be spent to tackle an incurable tree disease that's kept a popular east Auckland walking track closed for more than...
Draw a musician as you listen
Meganz School of Visual Arts is holding a 'draw a musician as you listen' session this Saturday.
From 2.30pm-4.45pm at Nixon Park Community Hall, 70...
Group gets the 175th party started
The first public event marking the 175th anniversary of Howick and districts was held on Saturday - just hours before the country learned it...
Let’s hope for a gorgeous summer
By Adele White, chairperson Howick Local Board
Kia ora!
The ability to be out and about to shop, have a long-awaited haircut or attend small gatherings...
Playground to undergo revamp
East Auckland parents and children may be excited to learn a local playground will soon get a $240,000 upgrade.
The work at Cockle Bay Reserve...
Roadside fishing draws criticism
Concerns are being raised about safety issues for pedestrians and motorists caused by people fishing from an east Auckland roadside.
Bucklands Beach resident Glenn Cochrane...
Vow to keep Christmas spirit alive
Santa Claus has delivered a mix of good news and some not-so-good news during a fleeting visit to east Auckland.
The jolly man in the...
Howick Borough Council
As Howick and districts count down to the 175th anniversary next year, the Times continues its series by Alan La Roche giving readers a...
Board outlines key achievements
The Howick Local Board has identified the projects it's delivered for the east Auckland community as well as those yet to get across the...
Mayor blasts rubbish dumpers
Auckland mayor Phil Goff is adding his voice to the growing criticism of people who feel entitled to illegally dump their rubbish in east...
Calls for service coming in
By Adele White, Howick Local Board chairperson
Kia ora!
This Covid-19 lockdown seems to have lasted forever!
It has, however, been heartening to see our...
Move to delay elections slammed
Legislation that will give the Government the power to delay next year’s local body elections until 2023 is being met with howls of outrage...
Call for ideas to activate community space
Organisations are invited to share their ideas on how they could get the most from an historic east Auckland community facility.
Expressions of interest are...
Keeping safe during Covid
Kia ora!
At the onset of Covid-19 level four lockdown starting last month, it was great to see our community fall straight back into the...
BMX club keen to get pumping
Ambitious east Auckland BMX bike riders are hoping to build a new sport facility for the community that could cost up to $500,000.
The Pakuranga-based...
Local girls hit the ramps
School-age local girls are signing up to hit the ramps at the East Skate Club.
Fifty burgeoning skaters raced to Lloyd Elsmore Park to participate...
Tourist attraction looks to the future
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...
Improvement work is under way
Kia ora!
Alcohol ban
Working closely with the Howick Business Association, Auckland Council's operations team has installed four new alcohol ban signs within the Howick Village.
The...
Dog park opponents voice concerns
A proposal to create east Auckland's first enclosed dog park is not receiving universal support.
The Howick Local Board initiative would see the area's first...
New life thanks to wife’s kidney
At 74, Peter Young is a dynamo. His community work is prolific. He is ubiquitous and everyone knows him within the community.
It took a...
Canines to get dedicated space
People are being asked to have their say on a proposal to create east Auckland's first enclosed dog park.
Public submissions close on July 25...
We have much to celebrate
Kia ora
The first of some recent highlights for our Local Board members was a visit to Te Whare O Matariki in Howick's Emilia Maud...
Gear up for midwinter art exhibition
The famous French artist, Henri Matisse said, 'Creativity takes courage'.
Well, the Howick Art Group must be some of the bravest people in Howick as...
Howick 175th birthday plans begin
A group of committed volunteers and community leaders is determined to make Howick’s 175th anniversary a success and year to remember.
Next year, 2022, marks...
Estuary art winners announced
The winners of the prestigious environmentally-themed Estuary Art and Ecology Award have been announced.
On Saturday July 3 at 2:30 pm at Uxbridge Malcolm Smith...
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...
Cycle bridge prioritised over Eastern Busway
Friday’s news that completion of the Eastern Busway project will be delayed by at least two years is gutting to east Auckland residents who...
Estuary art winner to be crowned
The winner of a prestigious environmentally-themed art prize based in east Auckland will soon be unveiled.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment...
Council advances plan to sell public reserves
Independent commissioners will be appointed to read submissions made as part of the ongoing process to sell public reserves in east Auckland.
Auckland Council's finance...
Government scraps $3.5b road project
The Government has scrapped a major road infrastructure project that would have reduced traffic congestion through south-east Auckland.
Transport Minister Michael Wood recently announced the...
Point View Heritage Society marks 20 years
On Sunday May 30, the Point View Heritage Society celebrated the 20th anniversary of its incorporation with a luncheon at Fisher House in Highbrook.
The...
Investigation called into intersection safety
An investigation has been requested into the traffic management of a busy east Auckland intersection following a crash that saw a vehicle end up...
Hard work paying off
Work programme
Our board has worked hard over the last weeks prioritising, finalising and approving our annual work programme.
This is based on the feedback from...
Top sportspeople honoured
Black Caps star Glenn Philips - out of the Pakuranga Cricket Club - was named Internationalist of the Year at the Howick Sports Awards...
Flat Bush library project on hold
People living in one of New Zealand's fastest growing communities will have to wait a little longer to get their own library and community...
Moth pod competition heeds revolutionary results
The Eastern Enviroschools cluster has celebrated schools working to reduce waste and eradicate moth plants.
Students, teachers and parents from a variety of Howick Ward...
Ardern opens social housing development
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has officially opened a new social housing development built in east Auckland by Christian charity the Salvation Army.
Ardern and Housing...
Band celebrates 50 years
By Jan Eckersley
On Saturday night (May 29) the Picton Centre in Howick came alive with the sound of amazing music and celebrations as the...
Community demands continued police presence
Police have delivered a strong public commitment to maintain a physical presence in Howick despite uncertainty surrounding the future of the community’s local station.
About...
School finally getting pedestrian bridge
An east Auckland school principal says an enraged motorist picked up and threw orange traffic cones at her in reaction to the traffic management...
Local board identifies priorities
Upgrading rural roads, restoring local beaches, and tackling climate change are at the forefront of the Howick Local Board's future priorities.
The board has agreed...
Covid email draws reprimand
An east Auckland elected representative has been warned his access to official emails may be restricted after he shared his thoughts on the Covid-19...
Crash draws focus on intersection’s safety
Urgent safety improvements have been requested for a busy east Auckland intersection where a vehicle flipped in an incident now being investigated by police.
A...
