Tag: botany town centre
Public Opinion: What’s Christmas to them?
After a long year, we’ve got there – Christmas, and upcoming holidays if you’re fortunate not to be working. PJ TAYLOR strolled in the...
Look after your body today: Embrace a healthier, happier life
At Peak Pilates & Physio Botany, taking care of your body isn’t just a resolution – it’s a lifestyle transformation.
Conveniently located near Botany Town...
More cops on the beat at town centres over summer
People who visit east Auckland’s town centres over the busy summer period can expect to see an increased police presence due to a desire...
Brown vs Brown battle over Eastern Busway funding
The Government Minister overseeing delivery of east Auckland’s largest transport infrastructure project says he has no doubt it will be completed on time.
The Eastern...
Santa spreads joy at Botany Town Centre
Santa Claus travelled all the way from the North Pole to east Auckland when he visited the Botany Town Centre for a recent fun...
New Botany bus station and road opens
One more job on the long list of them making up the giant Eastern Busway transport project can be ticked off, with the opening...
New hub for young people in Botany
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...
Explore Burswood and Golflands loops
Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his...
Holidays can be fun at home
By Times’ Junior Journalist Pia Grover
The term three school holidays were really productive. Normally during school holidays most kids prefer going on holidays,...
Korean culture and traditions in limelight
By Hope Milo, UoA Communications Student
A popular east Auckland shopping centre will have a strong presence of Korea and its history and culture...
What’s On: October – November 2024
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...
Cowardly thieves snatch woman’s wallet
A group of thieves stole a wallet from a woman who’d just withdrawn cash from a bank at an east Auckland shopping centre.
Counties Manukau...
Police pursue young car thief through east Auckland
Police were quick to respond to an incident early this morning when a stolen vehicle was spotted travelling through south Auckland just after 4am.
Counties...
Hop on art trail around east Auckland
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...
Exhibition celebrates the contribution of women
By Sally French
Ten of our local community’s most well-known women are being celebrated in Arts Out East’s latest exhibition, Tales of our Wāhine.
Through...
We Read Auckland – ‘pause for thought…
It may mark a most challenging time of life but, thanks to health writer and speaker, Niki Bezzant, menopause may be more easily managed.
As...
PM encourages tech students to aim high
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was full of praise for an east Auckland education business in his electorate during a visit with its tutors and...
Young offenders who robbed boy target second teenage victim
Several youths who assaulted and robbed a teenager at an east Auckland shopping complex are understood to be in fresh trouble with police.
As the...
Mother ‘disgusted’ by attack on teenage son
A teenage boy was assaulted and robbed of his shoes while waiting for friends at an east Auckland shopping complex.
The victim’s mother contacted the...
Botany Community Patrol marks 20 years
The Botany Community Patrol (BCWP) will celebrate its 20th birthday on April 4, commemorating two decades of dedicated service in ensuring the safety of...
Thieves targeting rego plates, courier parcels
East Auckland motorists who find their vehicle's registration number plates have vanished thanks to theft aren't alone.
The issue is widespread across the community and...
Eastern Busway progressing as new section opens
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has officially opened a new section of the Eastern Busway in the heart of his own east Auckland electorate.
Brown, the...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon fundraises for heart research
Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon has taken time out of his very busy schedule to help raise money for a worthy cause.
Luxon...
Redundancies and your rights
As the economy comes under pressure, staff redundancies may increase and it is useful to know your rights in this situation.
We have had several...
Confusion over Government’s goal of 500 extra police
The coalition Government is working to quell confusion over whether it's amending its commitment to training at least 500 new frontline police officers within...
Debate over management of public facility heats up
The Howick Local Board is again going into a new year without having resolved the contentious long-standing debate over management of a public facility.
Conflict...
Skill Samurai provides training for junior coding stars
Children with an interest in coding and technology have a valuable asset locally to help them achieve their full potential.
Skill Samurai is a coding...
Flowers After Hours opens second store
Auckland's floral institution Flowers After Hours has opened a store in Botany, its second in Auckland.
It follows a record year of growth under its...
Funds found to back youth zone for Howick
More than $100,000 has been reallocated from two projects to support the Howick Youth Facility and Programmes budget line.
Howick Local Board chair Damian Light...
Know the difference between fines and infringement fees
A fine is imposed by the court, whereas an infringement fee is imposed directly by a prosecuting authority such as the police or a...
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...
Alleged thieves found with machete, axe at shopping centre
Police have recovered objects including a machete and an axe from a group of people charged over thefts at an east Auckland shopping centre.
The...
Help design Eastern Busway’s final stage
Local residents can have their say on the design of the next, and final, stage of the Eastern Busway public transport project.
Auckland Transport (AT)...
Finding day to day life overwhelming?
There is much in the media currently about there being a 'mental health crisis' in New Zealand.
This topic covers a wide range of symptoms...
Police nab youths suspected of trying to steal clothing from store
A security guard was struck by a thief who was part of a group that's suspected of trying to steal items from an east...
Government delivers 407 frontline police across Auckland
By Naisi Chen, Labour List MP based in Botany
Last week the Government announced it had delivered on its commitment to put an extra...
Suspects charged over ram-raid, assault, robbery
Police have made arrests in relation to multiple incidents involving theft and violence in east Auckland.
Three people are before the courts over an alleged...
COMMENT: Taking action over a dispute
From the Citizens Advice Bureau
We receive many queries about people's consumer rights regarding faulty goods and services and queries about disagreements between tenants and...
Men charged over burglary of Mellons Bay home
Two men have been arrested and charged over a daylight residential burglary at a house in east Auckland on Thursday afternoon.
The incident happened just...
Sod turned on final stage of Eastern Busway
Work on the final stage of east Auckland's largest public transport project is now under way and it will take about four years to...
Retail crime reaches record levels
Data obtained by the National Party shows the number of reported retail crime incidents in New Zealand has skyrocketed to more than 10,000 in...
Hipkins “absolutely” has plan to tackle ram-raids
New Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he has a plan to help dairy owners impacted by crimes such as ram-raid burglaries.
He addressed the issue...
Eastern Busway gets $200m funding injection
The Government has announced it's putting an extra $200 million into construction of the Eastern Busway public transport project.
Once completed, the busway will provide...
Botany Town Centre hosts Skate Out East
Art is at the heart of community, and a recently held event, Skate Out East, was a collaboration between organisations that encourage kids to...
Demand rises for ITC graduates
At International Travel College (ITC) and Study from Home, they teach students all about the travel and tourism industry, all with the intent of...
Homes bowled to make room for busway
Numerous homes along a busy east Auckland road are being demolished to make way for the Eastern Busway public transport project.
Auckland Transport (AT) spokesperson...
Do you have a will sorted?
We have had several enquiries recently relating to wills.
In some cases, where a person has died intestate or with an invalid will, challenges and...
Botany Town Centre’s first job fair
Botany Town Centre is hosting its very first job fair.
With more than 40 retailers and suppliers to Botany Town Centre providing employment opportunities, the...
Botany Town Centre’s first job fair
Botany Town Centre is hosting its very first job fair.
With more than 40 retailers and suppliers to Botany Town Centre providing employment opportunities, the...
What’s in a name change?
In New Zealand, you can formally change your name if:
You are at least 18 years old (or aged 16 or 17 and are...
Alliance to deliver busway’s next stage
The Eastern Busway public transport project has moved another step toward completion with the agreement for delivery of its next stage being awarded.
The next...
Busway continues to take shape
The agreement for delivery of the next stage of the Eastern Busway public transport project has been awarded.
The project’s next stage between Pakuranga Town...
Thieves carrying weapons rob Botany jewellery store
Police are investigating after a group of people carrying weapons allegedly entered an east Auckland jewellery and stole a number of items before fleeing.
A...
Ram-raids continue across east Auckland
Yet another east Auckland business is repairing the damage caused by offenders during an attempted ram-raid burglary.
The Noel Leeming store at Botany Town Centre...
Offenders rob jewellery store
An investigation is under way after a group of offenders carried out an aggravated robbery at an east Auckland jewellery store.
A police spokesperson says...
Light speaks out against busway’s path
A local candidate in this year's Auckland Council elections has come out swinging against the latest decision regarding the route of the Eastern Busway.
Damian...
Jewellery store targeted for third time in seven months
Police are appealing to the public for information after two men allegedly ransacked a store at an east Auckland shopping centre.
Video posted to social...
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...
Arrest over retail burglaries
Police have arrested and charged a teenager in connection with several burglaries at retail stores including in east Auckland.
Auckland City East Police detective senior...
Residents vent at busway officials
Heavy machinery will become a familiar sight in a quiet residential community for 12 months if the controversial preferred route of a major public...
Positive to see people ‘supporting local’
By Adele White, chairperson Howick Local Board
Kia ora!
It's pleasing to see more people out and about after an exceptionally quiet time for our...
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...
Young leader excited to tackle the big issues
Aryan Bhatnagar intends to use the next five months investigating one of the biggest issues facing young New Zealanders.
The 18-year-old former Botany Downs Secondary...
Volunteers needed for Poppy Day
Howick RSA is looking for volunteers for the annual Poppy Day appeal.
Senior Vice President John Titmus said the RSA is looking for location coordinators...
The Covid comeback is on!
By Naisi Chen, Labour List MP based in Botany
Over the weekend, I saw something exciting around east Auckland.
It was happening in the cafes...
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...
Next step in Eastern Busway’s path confirmed
The Eastern Busway public transport project continues to take shape with the design of another stage of its route confirmed.
Auckland Transport (AT) has finalised...
Not sure of your rights when renting?
CAB Pakuranga & Eastern says that renting issues are some of the most common enquiries clients ask them about.
Some of the regular problems that...
Park-and-ride ruled out
Park-and-ride facilities will not feature as part of two major public transport projects being delivered in east Auckland.
Auckland Transport (AT) spokeswoman Natalie Polley says...
Supermarkets join list of Covid-19 locations
Two east Auckland supermarkets have this week been named as locations of interest in the latest Covid-19 community outbreak.
The Ministry of Health revealed on...
New east Auckland Covid-19 locations of interest identified
There are several new Covid-19 locations of interest in east Auckland from the past 24 hours.
They are Zone Bowling and Timezone Botany, 500A Ti...
Lucky Taniya wins new car
Botany's Taniya Bassi won a brand new car on Saturday.
The car giveaway was just one of many events on as a part of Botany...
Jewellery store targeted again
An east Auckland jewellery store has been targeted by thieves for the second time this year.
A spokesperson for Counties Manukau Police says an investigation...
Pair arrested over jewellery store robbery
Two people have been arrested and charged in relation to the alleged armed robbery of an east Auckland store.
Counties Manukau Police say two offenders...
School placed into lockdown as police search for vehicle
An east Auckland school was placed into lockdown as police worked to locate an allegedly stolen vehicle on Wednesday morning.
A spokesman for Counties Manukau...
Two lucky women win $5000 each at Botany Town Centre
Michelle Bailey says she was gobsmacked when she got a call from Botany Town Centre saying she had just won $5000 as part of...
HOYTS cinemas at Botany to re-open Friday
Local HOYTS cinemas at Botany Town Centre will be re-opening tomorrow.
Following the announcement of Covid-19 restrictions lifting in New Zealand as the country has...
Dumped vehicle: Large police presence in Botany
Several police units were seen in the area around Botany Town Centre today, many with lights and sirens on, and an Eagle helicopter hovered...
Local Board to host Year of the Rat celebration
Enjoy an afternoon of fun, food, culture, music and other performances to celebrate the Lunar New Year - the Year of the Rat
Howick Local...
Book swap celebrates love for books
Community
In an increasingly virtual age, Botany Town Centre is bringing back the joy of reading by encouraging shoppers to recycle their books.
The idea is...
Holey moley – Don’t fall into the asphalt abyss
By Jim Birchall
Potholes continue to plague the carpark adjacent to the Warehouse and Pak'nSave at Botany Town Centre.
The area, which is owned by Foodstuffs,...
Holey Moley! Botany car park becoming safety risk
By Jim Birchall
Potholes continue to plague the carpark adjacent to the Warehouse and Pak n Save at Botany Town centre.
The area which is owned...
Gone with the wind !
Thanks to the cold blustery winds the sales were excellent, as a crew of Howick Lions were cooking sausages outside the Warehouse, at the...
Weatherproof atrium with vibrant, new look at BTC
There was a big buzz as the second phase of the Botany Town Centre $78m refurbishment was unveiled on Thursday.
Plenty of stakeholders were excited...
Weatherproof atrium with vibrant, new look at BTC
There was a big buzz as the second phase of the Botany Town Centre $78m refurbishment was unveiled on Thursday.
Plenty of stakeholders were excited...
Shopping centre helps schools with fundraising
Schools have long relied on the support of communities to fund special items to ensure students have access to the latest in technology and...
United in shaving for a cure
Harris Road-based steel Company out to better last year’s massive fundraising achievement
Local company United Steel and its parent group United Industries (UIL) are once...
A priceless jewel in Timmermans crown
At 87, Joan Rutherford is on her toes eight hours a day.
Its 10am at the newly-refurbished family jewellery store Timmermans at Botany Town Centre...
Grand opening of new development at Botany Town Centre
The recent unveiling of the first stage of the $78 million development at Botany Town Centre lived up to the hoopla and excitement as...
Starbucks returning to Botany
Starbucks is returning to Botany Town Centre in late autumn 2019.
Before closing its previous store, Starbucks was at the centre for 16 years as...
Retailer H&M confirmed for Botany
International fashion giant H&M is coming to Botany Town Centre which is currently undergoing a $78 million development.
Botany Centre Management Team yesterday confirmed H&M...
Puppies find forever homes
Over ten dogs found a forever home at the Dog Adoption Day hosted at the Botany Town Centre at the weekend.
There is a bit...
Dog adoption day
Botany Town Centre will host a Dog Adoption Day in conjunction with DC Rescue Dogs and Auckland Puppy Rescue to try find forever homes...
Inspiring work from BBI students
Four students, part of Bucklands Beach Intermediate's Inspiring Leadership Group, were encouraged to fundraise for those less fortunate people, especially in winter time.
These four...
New Botany tenant a secret
Botany Town Centre is keeping the identity of a new major tenant under wraps for now as it begins a massive multi-million dollar development.
AMP...
$78m development for Botany Town Centre
Botany Town Centre is to undergo a multi-million development which will begin this month with a completion date set for May 2019.
AMP Capital today...
Another break in at Botany
The Vodafone store on Tuesday morning.
Times photo Kelly Teed
Vodafone in Botany Town Centre was struck by vandals early Tuesday morning.
Glass was visibly shattered and...
Special lunch guest at Botany
It’s not every day that the Prime Minister, Bill English taps you on the shoulder and wants to know how you are doing.
There was...
Toddler hit by car at Botany Town Centre
Police are appealing for information after a 20-month-old child was hit by a car outside Number One Shoe Warehouse at Botany Town Centre.
The child...
Just joking
So what is a dad joke? An unoriginal or unfunny joke, supposedly told by middle-aged or older men.
This weekend, Botany Town Centre is encouraging...
