Tag: Howick
Classroom ‘kings’ – bringing hope to local kids
A former rugby league player and a Howick businessman are teaming up, and going in boots and all, aiming to reduce youth suicide.
A recent...
Community icon passes away
A beloved icon of the east Auckland community has passed away.
Goran (George) Lucič ,73, was ‘world famous’ in Pakuranga for his friendly demeanour, beautiful...
HCYT to celebrate 40th anniversary reunion
Howick Children’s & Youth Theatre (HCYT) will be celebrating an important milestone.
Their 40 year anniversary reunion will be on Sunday 26th October, from 11.00am –...
Orchestra to perform on Facebook live
The Auckland Mandolinata Orchestra (AMO) will be opening their Facebook Live concert to the public for free on Sunday July 4.
AMO will be performing...
Locked down…again!
Members of the Howick Local Board quickly adjusted their way of working to comply with the restrictions of Covid-19 Level 3 and currently 2.5.
Workshops...
First day of Covid-19 lock down
East Auckland was eerily quiet on the first day of Covid 19 lock down. Photos by Wayne Martin.
Opinion: The government’s social housing strategy
The apparent strategy adopted by this government to buy up homes off the open market in order to compensate for its lack of follow...
Howick assault :Baby attacked by man in carpark
An incident where a man was alleged to have assaulted a baby in a car on Monday 17th February in Howick is now before...
New GM at helm as Howick Historial Village turns 40
Krissy Perrett is the new General Manager for the Howick Historical Village.
Krissy has had extensive overseas experience in museum roles, including London sites The...
Howick’s early wharves
Local historian Alan La Roche continues his series marking the district's 170th anniversary last year and the countdown to the 175th celebrations
When the Fencible...
Howick town centre clean up
By Paula Unger
Wow, what a brilliant day we all had on Saturday morning, 5th October, working towards beautifying the Howick Village.
It was great to...
Save the Howick Horticultural Society
The Howick Horticultural Society, now in its 96th year, could be facing extinction.
Save the 96-year-old Howick Horticultural Society and preserve a slice of Howick...
Cook St Crash
A vehicle was involved in an accident on Cook St on Sunday 8 September, causing extensive damage to property and infrastructure.
In a statement received...
Creating our community – HVA’s contribution
We are indeed blessed with a fabulous location to foster our great community.
No one can deny approaching Howick Village via Ridge Road, passing Stockade...
Photographic group after new members
When life gets blurry, adjust your focus
For those ‘easties’ who have always wanted to try their hand at photography or those amateur shutterbugs who...
Art brings colour, history to Fencible Drive
The Fencible Drive paintings are four paintings from a small collection of fund-raising greetings cards used by the Howick Village Association depicting scenes of...
Sculpture vandalism far from ‘armless
By Jim Birchall
Contentious artwork ‘Kid Justice’ defaced again
A controversial sculpture erected to mark the 125th anniversary of Women's suffrage has been defaced for the...
Update on Howick postal services
NZ Post has confirmed that it is partnering with Paper Plus Howick from Monday August 26.
Kiwibank announced last September it is to close its Howick branch and...
Howick land saved for recreation
Howick Local Board has classified Bucklands Beach Domain and Morrow Avenue Reserve as recreation reserves.
Both are Department of Conservation land managed by Auckland Council,...
28 schools to put on their dancing shoes
The Howick and Pakuranga Dance Festival is being held once again this year at Somerville Intermediate from August 5-8 at 6.30pm.
The first two days...
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...
Howick – The Village that Cares
By Ken Scott, President Howick Village Association
Howickians, pat yourselves on the back.
What a great turnout in Howick Village on Saturday 29th June to celebrate...
Good news for birds, bad news for pests
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...
Eco Day: A day for the environment
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...
Man arrested after four car crashes in one hour
A man who stole several vehicles and caused mayhem in “a number of serious driving incidents” was finally arrested in Howick this morning.
Senior Sergeant...
Cricket trophies on tour
By PJ Taylor
Cricket’s on a roll with the ICC World Cup swinging into action, and Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club’s on an equally exciting high,...
The Nukes pioneer ukulele affection
Of all musical instruments, the ukulele is the one that makes everyone happy. Even grumps crack a smile.
The high and bright string sound hits...
Elton John helps out Stockade Hill campaigners
The opening night of Elton John’s biopic ‘Rocketman’ was a sell out at Monterey cinema in Howick – and all for a very good...
Teachers take strike action
There was complete chaos on Queen Street yesterday as thousands of teachers from primary and secondary schools walked off their jobs in a combined...
From witch doctors to treating Howickians
It is a tad tricky to diagnose an ailment when a patient says he has a snake in his stomach and it gets even...
Howick’s blue artwork removed for repairs
Crawford Reserve’s controversial blue artwork ‘Kid Justice’ has been temporarily removed for repairs.
Vandals recently damaged the feet of the $55,000 artwork, which was erected...
Youth Voting rolled out in Auckland schools
Registrations are now open for the Nga Poti a-Taiohi/Youth Voting programme run by Auckland Council.
The free initiative teaches students aged between 11 and 15...
New studio for EAST FM
Howick’s very own volunteer-run radio station EAST FM 88.1, 107.1 now has its very own studio in the heart of Howick.
Named in honour of...
What does Anzac mean to you?
The Howick Village Business Association is inviting our community to share their messages, to be placed on a large Anzac poppy outside the Howick...
Another year, another successful fun run
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...
Students catch a glimpse into the life of a war hero
More than 40 wide-eyed students sat quietly listening to the tales of war heroes on Monday afternoon.
They were gathered at the Howick RSA for...
Trig disappears – and we know why
UPDATED
Howickians have been in a flap over the disappearance of the trig station from Stockade Hill.
There has been much speculation, frustration and angst shared...
Christmas lunch on Jesus
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...
Good deals and plenty of fun at Midnight Madness
This year Midnight Madness had a record crowd, due to the local advertising and out of area promotion.
The village had a variety of entertainment...
Charity begins with Christmas Op shop
The ramshackle shed wears a cheerful look as Crystal Steel has transformed it into a cheerful and vibrant Christmas speciality shop that sits next...
Remembering the fallen
Local historian Alan La Roche continues his series marking the Howick district's 170th anniversary. He focuses on some of those who served in World...
Amey Daldy – Howick’s Suffragette Leader
Historian Alan La Roche continues his series marking the 170th Anniversary of Howick district
Amey was born in Yarwell, Northhamptonshire, England, in 1829 where her...
Ugly learns to celebrate his differences
A delightful tale of self worth is coming to Uxbridge these school holidays with a very special Ruske Performing Arts (RPA) musical adaptation of...
Flatmate: ‘Nutter’ set own room alight
The fire which gutted most of a Somerville Road home last week was allegedly caused by a disgruntled 24-year-old flatmate who torched his own...
Students dig deep to reap fruits of labour
In an age of short attention spans, gardening in schools is making a huge comeback.
Friday morning was evidence of that as students and teachers...
Howick Primary School needs the community’s help
The kids at Howick Primary School are diverting the Howick community’s oral care waste from landfill for their chance to win one of two...
Bo & Pip take Santa’s reins
Pip and daughter Bo Burns and a talented volunteer group of locals are driving the 65th Howick Santa Parade this year.
“They are taking over...
Keeping our local community safe
Look out for one another, get to know your neighbours, and always report crime to the police were some of the key messages outlined...
A step in the right direction
Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown said he is pleased to see that the Plan Change 3 has been accepted by Commissioners appointed by Auckland Council...
Green veges, sherry the secret to a century
Green vegetables, sherry and lots of exercise are the key to a long life, says one local centenarian.
Mrs Winifred Farrell, who turns 100 next...
Want to play the guitar?
If you've been trying to teach yourself to play the guitar and are not getting the results you hoped for, Auckland Guitar School can...
The star of all op shops
The Cancer Society Pre-Loved Boutique in Howick’s Rice’s Mall is the crème-de-la-crème of op shops.
And as its relatively new shop manager Gabrielle Brcic will...
Could the sun be setting on the fight to save Stockade...
The long-standing fight to save Stockade Hill views is nearing its end – the final hearing is next Monday July 16.
But the Stockade Hill...
A flood of questions need answers
Some hard questions were asked at a public meeting hosted by Howick ward Councillor Sharon Stewart to discuss the ongoing concerns due to the...
Main brothers battle for NZ Open’s backstroke title
Bayley Main scraped home against his older brother Corey by only 0.01s in the final of the men’s 50m backstroke, at the 2018 Aon...
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...
Quilting treasures for new mothers
Three beautiful quilts will soon be in the hands of three deserving mothers.
A local group of ladies, The Friday Quilting Friends, have gifted Anglican...
Ashes stolen from Paparoa Cemetery
Members of a local family are devastated after the ashes of their loved ones were stolen from the Paparoa Cemetery.
A local woman Olivia Mitchell...
Bidois wins seat for National
Dan Bidois, a strategist and economist from Howick, is the new Northcote MP.
Bidois easily won Saturday’s by-election with 10,147 votes against Labour's Shanan Halbert who received...
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...
Macleans College presents: Miss Saigon
Take a step back to the last days of the Vietnam War this week as one of the world's most beloved musicals, Miss Saigon,...
REVIEW: The House By The Lake
Title: The House By The Lake
Written by: Hugh Mills (1954)
Directed by: Andrew Gordon
Rating: 4 stars
Howick Little Theatre's latest production has it all -- a...
Lucky escape for boy after manhole scare
An 11-year-old boy is lucky to be alive and relatively unscathed after falling down an uncovered manhole in Botany.
Dylan McKenzie was playing with friends...
Tree removal begins at house damaged in storm
The Shelly Park family whose house was partially crushed by a massive tree in last Tuesday's storm are looking for a temporary home.
It could...
Mystery of missing flagpole solved
The mystery of the missing flag pole on Moore Street has been the topic of much consternation over the past few years, not least...
Two charged after baby badly beaten in Howick
Two people have been charged in relation to a case in which a baby was beaten.
The case involves a 4-month-old girl who was badly...
Get a Taste of Uxbridge
Music, crafts and magic -- it's all happening at Uxbridge Arts & Culture next week as part of the Taste of Uxbridge next week.
From...
Howick baby seriously injured, police investigating
A Howick infant has been taken into care after suffering serious injuries believed to be consistent with domestic abuse.
The four-month-old baby girl was admitted...
The First Fencibles arrived in 1847
Howick historian Alan La Roche continues his fortnightly column which provides some very insightful glimpses into Howick's past in this, its 170th year. The...
Black Sticks call up ‘what I’ve always wanted’
When Kate Ivory got the call up to join the Black Sticks shortly before Christmas, she initially thought she’d been named in the development...
Award winning pianist heads to Uxbridge
Award winning pianist, multi-instrumentalist and critically acclaimed Kiwi composer Jonathan Crayford bringing his 'The Steinway Tour' to Uxbridge Arts & Culture next week.
Crayford, who has...
Some changes to Times’ distribution
The Times has changed the way it delivers its papers.
"The departure of our distribution manager Emma Smith after doing a marvellous job for the...
REVIEW: Roots at Uxbridge
Title: Roots
Written by: Oliver Chong
Directed by: Chye-Ling Huang
Performed by: Amanda Grace-Leo
Uxbridge Arts & Culture was almost packed to the brim last Friday night for...
Best intentions stuck in mud
The wet weather is once again bad news for the state of our parks and reserves.
Over the weekend, an Auckland Council ride-on mower became...
Time to take east Auckland to the world
Bursting with exciting ideas and an action plan to work with tour operators, Bo Burns cannot wait to put east Auckland on the world...
Uxbridge gifted grand piano
Uxbridge Arts & Culture has an exciting new addition -- a grand piano.
The piano is on loan from Howick local Barbara Stroud for two...
Asbestos contaminated property could become daycare
There are concerns over plans to turn a Howick residence contaminated with asbestos into an early childhood education centre.
A neighbour who goes by the...
Freedom camp site assessed
Freedom camping could be about to return to Howick.
A freedom camping trial took place in the area early last year, outraging some locals who...
Readaway Books in its final chapter
For decades Readaway Books on Picton Street has been the home away from home for Howick’s bookworms and bibliophiles.
Now, the literary hideaway, crammed full...
Storm ravages east Auckland
The cleanup is continuing in east Auckland after last week's stormy weather battered the region.
Parade organiser bids farewell
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...
To the radio born
She is only 18 and has been a radio host, producer and voice over artist with 88.1 East FM over the last six years.
Shannon...
Howick’s 170th Birthday Celebrations
Local Howick historian Alan LaRoche recalls moments of Howick's heritage to an audience attending Howick's 170th birthday celebrations at Howick Club Inc.
Drunk moped rider busted on Halloween
Police nabbed a drunk man on a moped who is alleged to have enticed children with chocolate and "hassled" them in the car park...
Pre-loved books ready for new homes
It’s a book lovers dream at the Howick RSA as a treasure trove of second-hand books lines the walls in preparation for the annual...
Calls for AT to stop wheels on bus stop proposal
Parking in Howick could be about to get a whole lot harder, thanks to new plans from Auckland Transport (AT).
A bus network overhaul is...
Farewell to a lifetime in Howick
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...
Local schools impress at AIMS Games
Local schools performed strongly at the Anchor AIMS (Association of Intermediate and Middle Schools) Games held in Tauranga last week. The AIMS Games is...
Plans underway to put Howick on the map
Attracting more people to the Howick area to enjoy the local sites, shop and do business is at the heart of a plan developed...
Food truck trend rolling out east
Food trucks have been rolling around Auckland for a while now, but they’ve recently been making their way out east and causing debate around...
Stem cell treatment “best thing I ever did”
Faye Braddock is a very different woman to the one she was two months ago.
When the Times last spoke to her in late March,...
A proud display at Howick Historical Village
Lew Duffet was truly moved when he heard that the Howick and Districts Historical Society were going to honour the memory of his favourite...
Viewshaft tweaks called for
The Howick Ratepayers and Residents Association (HRRA) is seeking adjustments to the viewshaft protection around Stockade Hill.
By putting in place a viewshaft, Auckland Council...
Spring festival packed with power
Sitting in the front row and swaying to the rhythm of the beat at the Koanga Festival hosted on Saturday at Somerville Intermediate School...
Will Howick be Auckland’s first pest free suburb?
Farm Cove Intermediate School has taken the lead in getting rats to leave town.
They are not playing the Piped Piper of Hamelin but are...
Viewshaft victory for Stockade Hill
Auckland Council has thrown its weight behind protecting the views from Stockade Hill.
The move, a victory for the vociferous and dedicated supporters of the...
Marionettes capture kids’ imagination at Children’s Village
When Howickian, Wally Rice, learnt that an intake of young children were to have respite care during the school holidays at Stand Children’s Services,...
RSA Women’s Section celebrates 50th
The Howick Returned Services Association (RSA) was abuzz with excitement on Saturday as the Women’s Section celebrated its 50th Golden Jubilee Luncheon.
Howick RSA Women's...
Baldwin tops Elite Motorsport points
Nineteen-year-old Howick race driver Jordan Baldwin has topped the points-table following the intensive week-long camp in Dunedin which commences the New Zealand Elite Motorsport Academy programme for 2017.
Auckland’s ‘rock star’ supermarket checkers named
Over the last week, 265 checkout operators from New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square stores across the Auckland region took to the tills onstage...
