Tag: Howick Beach

Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his new...

Police investigating the callous theft of plaques honouring the memory of three young boys who drowned in east Auckland in the 1950s are using...

At this rate there soon won’t be much left in Howick to steal. First, a bronze plaque installed in Fencible Walk Park in Picton Street...

The theft of two plaques installed at an east Auckland beach to honour the memory of three young drowning victims has sparked outrage in...

No longer just in the pipeline, a Watercare project is set to signal a green light (rather than a black flag) for swimmers at...

Infrastructure problems leading to the closure of Howick Beach have seen Watercare call in its specialist flood recovery team in the wake of 'black...

Safeswim has issued active swim warnings at several Auckland beaches including two in east Auckland. There are 10 do-not-swim warnings at Auckland beaches including Howick...

The weather forecast did not bode well for Saturday but it turned out to be a perfect day for the Howick 175 picnic at...

This year marks the 175th anniversary of Howick and Pakuranga and districts which presents a wonderful opportunity to feature people in the area and...

As part of the Howick 175 events and celebrations, we have asked Howick/Pakuranga residents to share some of their memories. Today we hear from...

Visitors to Howick Village will spot flags flying proudly attached to light poles along Picton Street. They’ve been hoisted into position as part of the...

In 73 days, Howick will celebrate the Fencible arrival at Howick beach. It was on November 12, 1847 - 175 years ago - that the...

The torrent of heavy rain the past few days has caused potentially hazardous waters at upper North Island beaches due to the predicted high...

As Howick and districts count down to the 175th anniversary next year, the Times continues its series by Alan La Roche giving readers a...

Sergeant Scott Baker is in no doubt he has big shoes to fill. Baker recently took over from sergeant Brett Meale as the community services...

Howick Coastguard is a step closer to establishing a refuelling facility at its Howick Beach headquarters. At a dinner meeting on November 24, Howick Coastguard's...

As Howick and districts count down to the 175th anniversary in 2022, the Times continues its series by ALAN LA ROCHE giving readers a...

By Jim Birchall Driving and dossing coming to Howick beach this summer. The contentious issue of freedom camping around Howick has reared its head again. The matter...

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...

Tim & Julie Fowler (nee Goddard) join Anglican Church Priest Scott Malcolm at the Howick Coastguard's 60th birthday as he gives the dedication at...