Tag: Fencibles
Village upskills in digitally recording treasures
A treasured heritage museum dedicated to preserving east Auckland’s historical artefacts is learning a new system for recording exactly what it has.
Tasked with documenting...
Local history captured in video series
Ethan McCormick, a Howick 175 anniversary ambassador last year, has produced a four-part video series exploring the history of east Auckland which is designed...
Spreading the word
This year marks the 175th anniversary of Howick and Pakuranga and districts which presents a wonderful opportunity to feature people in the area and...
School entries for 175 impressive
The 175th Trust has been impressed with the number of entries from local primary schools for a competition which required pupils to either draw...
Staff happiness key priority for village’s new manager
Lexie Palmer-Gapper brings extensive international experience and a desire to ensure her team members are happy and fulfilled to her latest role.
Originally from the...
Pair charged over teen’s death
Two people charged over the death of east Auckland teenager Connor Boyd will go on trial next year.
Boyd, 18, was injured in Auckland's CBD...
Marking 175 years
These three are getting into the spirit of the region's 175th anniversary.
The oldest boy, Tadhg Nevin became impromptu spokesperson.
"Our Dad is Irish so we...
Howick 2022 – 175th anniversary
By Ken Scott, Chair, Howick Village Association Inc.
This year marks the 175th anniversary of the European settlement of Howick with the arrival of...
New history book marks 175th anniversary
Howick, Pakuranga and surrounding districts next year mark the 175th anniversary of the Fencibles' landing.
And among the variety of ways in which this momentous...
The Howick Coat of Arms
The Howick Borough Council Coat of Arms was designed by Hilda Wiseman and was presented to the Howick Borough Council in October 1953, a...
Wise women of Howick!
As Howick and districts count down to the 175th anniversary, the Times continues its series by Alan La Roche giving readers a glimpse of...
Punt or bridge the Tamaki River?
As Howick and districts count down to the 175th anniversary, the Times continues its series giving readers a glimpse of life as it used...
Local derby action packed
Football in east Auckland came to a new level of excitement on Saturday when the men’s first teams from Fencibles and Bucklands Beach took...
BBAFC wins epic derby
History was made at Riverhills Park on March 30 when Bucklands Beach AFC took on Fencibles United in round one of NRFL Division 1...
Connections or lack of connections?
Local historian Alan La Roche continues his series marking the district’s 170th anniversary this year.
To communicate, Maori used gongs from the top of their...
Were Fencibles settlers or soldiers?
Historian Alan la Roche continues the series marking the area’s 170th anniversary this year
After 20 years as front-line soldiers for the British Army in...
Is Howick Beach a hazard?
Local author and historian Alan La Roche continues his column marking Howick's 170th anniversary.
Since the Howick Coastguard was established at Waipaparoa-Howick Beach there have...