Tag: mike turinsky

Two key community events in east Auckland won’t be going ahead with the Howick Local Board voting to scrap their funding. The issue arose at...

It took just one year and 45 days to construct the world-famous Empire State Building in New York City. But, staggeringly, it took the Howick...

Local churches are preparing for the annual East Auckland Easter Sunrise Service at Stockade Hill on Sunday, March 31. This Easter several church leaders will...

By Simeon Brown Auckland has a new mayor, Wayne Brown, and a new majority centre-right council following the recent local elections, the first time Auckland...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Despite loud opposition from the public and a group of local community politicians, Auckland Transport (AT) has given approval for the Eastern Busway to...

Streets in east Auckland are being eyed for speed limit reductions as part of a campaign to reduce injuries and deaths stemming from traffic...

A plan that would see the next stage of the Eastern Busway public transport project dissect a residential community has sparked heated debate between...

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,...

The recent Skate Competition held to celebrate Barry Curtis skatepark's 10th birthday had around 40 competitors on the day aged between 6 - 32 from...

Members of the Howick Local Board were divided over a plan to raise money by selling a number of Auckland Council-owned properties in east...

The second annual Point View lookout clean-up is on this Saturday. The stretch between 178 and 220 Point View Drive is frequented by visitors with...

Ormiston Primary School recently held a ‘Pop Up’ School which opened its doors to community members to ‘pop’ in and experience school as they...

Two new local body politicians have emerged following Local Elections 2019. For the Howick Local Board, we see Howick businesswoman Bo Burns take one of...

Masooma Mehdi Standing for Howick Local Board Botany Subdivision Kia ora, my name is Masooma Mehdi. I am a business owner, a mother, and a proud New Zealander...

The appetising food served over the years by Sopheara Cambodian restaurant in Flat Bush must have made a lip-smacking impact for its loyal customers...

The Howick Local Board is celebrating a victory in its long-time fight against the sale of 34 Moore Street. The decision has been made by...

Two local board members have expressed exasperation over the return of illegal dumping in the Flat Bush area. Howick Local Board member Mike Turinsky noticed...