After praising the favourable weather when writing last month, sadly rain and wind conspired to delay the start of the Anzac Sound and Light Tribute.
Fortunately, we were able to hold this successfully over two nights before Anzac Day and the turnout was, again, great to see.
Special Anzac banners had been purchased and were erected throughout the Village to add to the remembrance events.
Positive activity in the Village continues and we welcome:
Inderjit and his team who have reopened Mehmaan Indian Restaurant in Uxbridge Road following renovations to the restaurant.
Izakaya – 5 Loaves & 2 Fish Sake/Japanese Restaurant at 87D Picton Street (ex Malaysian Nyuonya Restaurant)
Keto Gems in Rosscourt Courtyard on Cook Street
The business to occupy the premises at 87 Picton Street (ex- Vivo Hair Salon in the market square) continues to keep everyone guessing but refitting is underway so the identity of the occupant should be known soon.
The HVA was extremely pleased to be successful in obtaining funding from the Lion Foundation to assist with the cost of purchase and installation of an additional eight CCTV cameras in the village and it is hoped these will be installed soon.
The presence of the recently installed cameras have already proven their worth as video footage assisted police in identifying those involved in an act of vandalism in the market square.
Auckland Transport is inviting consultation on the future transport plan for Auckland and we encourage Howickians to submit feedback either online or email futuretransportprojects@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
The lucky winners of prize hampers in the recent Easter Hunt Competition were Aaron Watt, Isla McKenzie and Oliver and Jemima Briscoe.
Remember to look out for offerings of High Tea in the Village this Saturday to celebrate the coronation.
Cheers.
Gerald Patterson, Deputy Chair, Howick Village Association
