Tag: community

Ormiston Town Centre’s grand unveiling is just months away. “After two years of construction, we are almost done,” said Sean Leonard, Todd Property Development Manager...

The Times is celebrating after a successful showing at the recent NZ Community Newspaper Awards. The competition accepts entries in various categories from independent newspaper...

Students of Riverina School were treated to sandwiches, apples, bananas, chips and cookies last week. It was Howick resident Ferzeen Dadabhoy’s birthday and the young...

By Sean Rouse Guests and volunteers past and present of the Howick Selwyn Centre came together recently to celebrate the Centre’s 15-year anniversary. The milestone celebration...

Everyone loves a good Samaritan. However they’re not always thanked for all their selfless work in the community. This time it was different as Mike Turinsky...

It’s now easier for the community to join the fight to protect native bird species. Howick ward residents can now borrow pest traps from a...

  Protecting the environment is no easy feat. But Howick’s very own Eco-Day on Saturday June 29 will give you all the tips and tricks to...

The Howick Local Board has a big decision to make on improving the safety conditions for Te Uho o Te Nikau Primary School students. The...

By Jess Storey, Liesl Tye The sun was shining and the colour stations were set for the first ever Botany Downs Primary Colour Fun Run...

Jacinda Ardern visited Howick over the weekend for one very special reason. The Prime Minister was here to meet John Sato, the 95-year old Howick...

Walkers and runners gathered bright and early for the eighth annual Howick Rotary Fun Run earlier this month. With running shoes and sweat bands at...

A lending library has popped up in Howick’s Pegler Drive and it’s been a hit with the locals. Summer and Kris Farmer, devoted booklovers, came...

The first ever Christmas Wonder Park on the weekend at Barry Curtis Park attracted a good turn-out. Organised by the New Hope Community Trust  in...

Between paying bills and general household expenses, Christmas time can be difficult for some families. One generous parishioner from All Saints Church in Howick started an...

In a sea of cheerful red, around 150 Santas young and old participated in the Great New Zealand Santa Run at the Barry Curtis...

A group of eager booklovers were up bright and early this morning to be the first ones through the door of this year’s Bookarama. Hosted...

The official opening of the Youth Worker rooms at Pakuranga College was a truly moving moment for Mike Turinsky, chief executive officer of Young...

Howick Ratepayers and Residents Association’s (HRRA) call for 360 degree views from Stockade Hill has been rejected. Last week the long-awaited decision on Plan Change 3...

Local children stepped it up over the school holidays in an effort to do some good in the community. Auckland Council’s pools and leisure division...

Anchorage Park School in Pakuranga will become a TREEmendous school next term when they transform an unused area of their school field into an...

More than 100 parents, children and friends of the kindergarten got together at Pakuranga Baptist Kindergarten to throw a surprise party for head teacher,...

AMP Capital has confirmed the $78 million expansion of Botany Town Centre is progressing well and has entered the third stage of its extensive...

The residents of Struan Place are protesting a possible housing development which will leave their small street over-crowded. Residents have already had to contend with...

They’re the unsung heroes of our community - and they want you to join them. You may have spotted Community Patrol cars or their shirts...

Travel back in time to 1840s Missouri with Howick Children's and Youth Theatre. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer are coming to life through a cast...

Audiences of Howick Little Theatre's latest production can expect to be glued to their seats in the latest psychological thriller. Written by Hugh Mills in...

Audrey Gustard believes that with a lot of yarn and a little effort she can make a difference. The soon-to-be 90-year-old is preparing for winter...

Are moth plant and rhamnus weed out of control in your backyard? Howick Local Board wants you to help it win the battle to rid...

The long-time organiser of the iconic Howick Santa Parade is leaving the position she has held for more than a decade. Emma Smith, the circulation...

A 7.5km run has never sounded so good, with the promise of a cold beer readily available at the finish line. Howick’s annual Point to...

A woman has been assaulted in her Dannemora home after she walked in on a burglar. The victim, who wishes only to be known as...

A lot has changed on Vincent Street in the last 73 years, but one of its residents has remained the same. Kevin Glenny has lived...

  It’s hard trying to have a conversation at the Columbus Café in Botany Town Centre with the constant buzz of background noise. As part of...

Decisions have been released on a total of 53 community grants reviewed this month by the Howick Local Board as part of the 2016/2017...

It was a bluebird day, and quite frankly, the kind of weather you’d expect would send teenagers on holiday flocking to the local beach. Instead,...

We would like to welcome Ron Larson, member of the Howick Village Business Executive Board who has been nominated by the board to take...