Tag: Howick Village Association
Village ready for Christmas festivities
By Katie Treneman, Village Manager, Howick Village Association
Our Shop and Win Promotion with a $2500 prize pool finished on Sunday, December 15.
Congratulations to our...
It’s beginning to look like Christmas!
By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson
Like the rest of the community, we were disappointed when our beloved Stockade Hill Christmas Tree Lighting...
Take part in Howick Village’s Christmas Shop and Win
By Katie Treneman, Village Manager, Howick Village Association
Despite the torrential weather during the day thankfully the rain lifted for our annual Christmas Fair.
This...
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...
Car park art aims to inspire connection
Artworks exploring the connection between past and present feature in the new installation of the Howick Frames creative project.
Run by Arts Out East in...
Festive season starts with Howick Village Christmas Fair
Yuletide season is officially underway today in east Auckland with the annual shopping and entertainment extravaganza the Christmas Fair in Howick Village.
The Howick Local...
Christmas Fair set to light up Village
By Katie Treneman, Village Manager, Howick Village Association
Our annual Christmas Fair is on Friday, November 15, from 5.30pm to 9.30pm.
Picton Street will be...
Local economy boosted by shoppers’ support
Tess Lewis believes shopping local is a more personalised transaction.
In an era where convenience often trumps community, it’s essential to recognise the profound impact...
Year-end excitement is palpable
By KATIE TRENEMAN, Interim Village Manager, Howick Village Association
We’d like to congratulate Julie and Emma from Brave and Be and welcome their new...
All speed ahead to the Howick HOP
By Katie Treneman, Interim Village Manager, Howick Village Association
Registrations are now closed for our StarInsure Howick HOP. We’re full, with 240 vehicles expected...
Ignition time for Howick HOP ’24
There’s something about gleaming high-revving autos, the best live music to get everyone dancing and the scent of great tasting food that always attracts...
Beware of increasing parking fines
By Katie Treneman, Village Manager, Howick Village Association
We’re very close to closing off HOP registrations and preparations are going well.
We are praying for...
Congratulations to our award-winning stallholders
By Katie Treneman, Interim Village Manager, Howick Village Association
After 28 years of working in the Village, first as our famous shoe repair man,...
Movements and action in the Village
By Katie Treneman, Interim Village Manager, Howick Village Association
It’s been great to welcome back Craig Hammonds, our Community Constable who had been away for several...
Movements and action in busy Howick Village
By Katie Treneman, Village Manager, Howick Village Association
We’re welcoming to Howick, Reformer Works, a boutique Pilates Studio in the heart of the village,...
Welcome to new faces and businesses in Howick Village
By Katie Treneman, Village Manager, Howick Village Association
We had a fantastic Bastille Day celebration in the Market on July 13 – it’s a...
Help celebrate Bastille Day in Howick Village
By Katie Treneman, Interim Village Manager, Howick Village Association
There’s lots happening in Howick! We are celebrating Bastille Day in the market this weekend.
Our...
Exhausted riders raise $51,705 for medical trust
A group of Kiwis who cycled across the United States ended up raising $51,705 for Motor Neurone Disease NZ (MNDNZ).
One of the dedicated peddlers...
Attractions galore coming to Howick Village
By Paul Spiller, Howick Village Association committee
There is a busy month ahead with many activities in and around Howick Village.
The annual Bookarama For...
Cyclists complete epic 5150km ride across United States
Gerald Patterson is well overdue for a cup of tea and a lie down.
The Howick Village Association’s chairperson has finally completed his marathon bicycle...
Kiwis on marathon bike ride across United States
While some people are sitting on the couch at home watching television, east Auckland resident Gerald Patterson is slogging his guts out cycling across...
Happy 100th Birthday to Leila May Foster!
A very special east Auckland resident is today celebrating a major milestone.
Former Howick Village Association town centre manager Jenny Foster contacted the Times about her...
Calling all musicians, dancers and entertainers
By Katie Treneman, Interim Village Manager, Howick Village Association
Matariki Flags are now flying in Howick village and they look amazing.
On each flag pole...
Matariki flags flying to celebrate Maori New Year
Arts Out East is proud to this year be working with the Howick Village Association to celebrate Matariki, the Maori New Year.
A large-scale community...
Democracy or dysfunction? Decision finally made on Howick War Memorial Hall
It took just one year and 45 days to construct the world-famous Empire State Building in New York City.
But, staggeringly, it took the Howick...
Decision imminent on future of Howick War Memorial Hall
Resolution may finally be at hand in the ongoing saga of the management of the Howick War Memorial Hall.
The Howick Local Board is set...
Appeal for return of stolen Howick 175 plaque
Whoever has possession of a plaque installed as part of Howick’s 175th anniversary celebrations is being asked to return it after it was allegedly...
Mystery over missing Howick 175th commemoration plaque
A plaque installed as part of Howick’s 175th anniversary commemorations has seemingly gone missing.
It was unveiled by Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon...
Happy Leap Year but watch out on social media
By Gerald Patterson
Chairperson - Howick Village Association
Hopefully everyone enjoyed the extra 24 hours February gave us.
I know the Howick Village Association (HVA) office...
New artwork in Wellington Street car park
Have you seen the wonderful new artwork on the rear wall of Howick Village Jewellers - facing into the Wellington Street car park?
These amazing...
The new year is already looking rosier
Happy New Year and I hope you had a wonderful break with family and friends.
Hopefully the turn-around in the weather from 12 months ago...
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...
There’s a lot to look forward to in Howick Village
By Gerald Patterson, Chairperson - Howick Village Association
Another year has almost passed. Probably a year that many will be pleased to see the...
CCTV cameras help identify suspected keg thief
Empty beer kegs may sound like an unlikely target for theft but that's what allegedly proved too tempting for a man arrested and charged...
Christmas in Howick Village offers fun for all ages
By Ken Scott, Chair Howick Village Association
Yes, for those who hadn't noticed, it is a mere 54 days or seven-and-a-half weeks until Christmas...
Old mobile phones wanted
To support the SwapKit Mobile Phone Recycling Programme, the Howick Village Association is collecting unwanted mobile phones for this appeal.
Mobile phones can be...
Shop and Win comp adds to Howick Village highlights
By Ken Scott, Chair, Howick Village Association
As we progress through what has been a very wet winter (and year to date), it seems...
New Bookarama for Kids event a big hit
Large numbers of parents, grandparents and children visited the Bookarama for Kids sale in the Howick War Memorial Centre held recently.
They went away with...
Luna vs Luna in tight chess battle
Chess fans were treated to a hard-fought match between two young chess stars at Poppies Chess Challenge in Howick recently.
Luna Lu beat Luna Xu...
Winter solstice passes, longer days here
We are now past the shortest day and on the trek toward summer.
The past month has seen plenty of activity in the village, albeit,...
June has plenty in store for Howick Village
It's another busy month in Howick Village and the activities continue. In June we have:
Arts Out East and Howick Village Association (HVA) are partnering...
Police shelving file on vandalism at Times Newspapers’ office
Police are filing the investigation into a concerning act of vandalism that saw a rock thrown through a window at the Times Newspapers' office...
$280k for ‘unnecessary’ raised pedestrian crossings in village
About $280,000 may be spent to install two raised pedestrian crossings in Howick village.
The Howick Village Association (HVA) opposes the Auckland Transport (AT) proposal...
Rock hurled through Times Newspapers’ office window
The Times Newspapers’ office in Howick has been targeted in a disturbing act of vandalism overnight.
A rock was thrown through its front window, leaving...
Anzac Sound and Light Tribute
After praising the favourable weather when writing last month, sadly rain and wind conspired to delay the start of the Anzac Sound and Light...
‘Amazing’ building planned for former Howick Library site
The property developer set to build on the site of the former Howick Library says she wants to create something "amazing" the community will...
Anzac sound and light tribute
The Howick Village Association sound and light tribute will be projected from Fencible Park onto the Picton Centre wall - between 7pm and 9pm...
Blankets 4 Kids appeal to begin
The annual Blankets 4 Kids 4 Winter appeal starts in May.
Winter is on its way and the unfortunate truth is that many families in...
Sunny days, exciting events for families
After the rain in late January and February, it has been great to finally be able to enjoy some sunshine and the outdoors.
The beauty...
Howick Cultural Food Festival a hit
On a beautifully fine summer's day (even if it is autumn) on Saturday, the Howick Village Association launched their inaugural Cultural Food Festival in...
Howick collection: ‘Generosity overwhelming’
Howick Village Association has received a huge response from the local community for its call for a collection for flood relief in Hawkes Bay.
Donations...
Can you help identify these graffiti vandals?
Police want to hear from anyone who can help identity several people captured on security camera defacing multiple locations in Howick village with green...
2023 – What will it bring?
By Ken Scott, Chair, Howick Village Association
Already this year we have seen a change in Prime Minister and, with an election later in...
Cleaner “verbally abused” at council building
The ongoing friction over use of the Howick War Memorial Hall may be worsening with a cleaner allegedly having been "verbally abused" while recently...
Our own local Thanksgiving in Howick
By Ken Scott, Chairperson, Howick Village Association
As most people will be aware, Thanksgiving is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on...
Howick Village Christmas Fair is here
By Jane Newbury, Manager, Howick Village Association
Howick Village is celebrating the start of the festive season with our 'Christmas Fair' on Friday, November...
Commemorative aprons proving popular
The stylish aprons made to mark this year's 175th anniversary celebrations of Howick and districts are proving to be very popular.
"The aprons were complimentary...
Battle of the town criers
Resident town crier and former Howick Local Board member Jim Donald will have some competition this weekend.
Earlier this year, Donald adorned his best town...
Get along to Howick 175 anniversary events
Numerous public events are being staged across east Auckland as part of the commemorations marking the 175th anniversary this year of the settlers' landing...
Howick Village Hop 2022
By Ken Scott, Howick Village Association chairman
On Saturday October 15 it appeared as though half of Auckland turned out to visit the Howick...
‘I’m not going to be bullied’
As members of the new Howick Local Board prepare to meet for the first time later this month, questions remain about the unresolved issue...
Howick Village Hop stunning success
Thousands of visitors packed Picton Street to catch a glimpse of the country’s hottest classic cars over the weekend.
Howick Village Association (HVA) re-organised the...
Repair station for cyclists
Local cyclists will benefit from a joint collaboration between the Howick Village Association (HVA) and Howick Rotary.
A cycle repair station has been installed at...
Howick Hop finally returns
Howick Village Association has re-organised the HOP event 2022 following cancellations last year due to Covid disruptions.
There has been immense interest in this event...
Effort to resolve War Memorial Hall’s management fails
A last-minute attempt to resolve the ongoing saga of management of the Howick War Memorial Hall before this year’s local elections has failed.
The Picton...
Interactive Health Expo
East Health Trust and the Howick Village Association have teamed up to organise a free health expo next Friday.
The Interactive Health Expo offers a...
Exciting refresh coming for Ridge Road mural
The Billboard Project 2022, established by the Howick Village Association and supported by Arts Out East, is to upgrade to the weathered mural at...
Highlighting Howick Village
By Ken Scott, HVA chairman
It is spring and a time to look ahead.
The Howick Village Association's executive committee and invitees are part way...
Debate continues on future of War Memorial Hall
Well-known local restaurateur Ted Waters is joining the ongoing debate about the stalled process to appoint a manager for the Howick War Memorial Hall.
The...
Frustration, confusion over indecision on community building
Questions are being asked about why the Howick Local Board has so far been unable to appoint an organisation to manage an underused community...
Community building’s management still undecided
After more than six months of debate a decision about how an east Auckland community facility should be managed has still not been made.
Howick...
HVA and our community
By Ken Scott, Howick Village association chairperson
As the Howick Local Board debates the future of the Howick War Memorial building (aka Howick Information...
Eco Day success
Howick Village Association (HVA) hosted their third Eco Day event in the Howick War Memorial/Information Centre on Saturday to large crowds.
A number of local...
HVA relocates
The Howick Village Association (HVA) has relocated to new offices at shop 6/1 Central Terrace, behind the Howick Information Centre.
New signage is in place...
Huge response to blanket appeal
The Blankets 4 Kids 4 Winter appeal organised by Howick Rotary and supported by the Howick Village Association drew to a close last Tuesday...
Blankets for kids appeal
The Blankets 4 Kids 4 Winter appeal being organised by Howick Rotary and supported by the Howick Village Association has now been going for...
Dispute over building’s use continues
It appears unlikely an east Auckland community facility will have its full potential utilised any time soon as a standoff over its management drags...
Safer plates project in community
Howick Village Association and Howick Pakuranga Community Patrol (HPCP) have initiated a safer plates project for Friday May 13 and Saturday May 14.
This is...
Parking strategy 101
By Ken Scott - Chair Howick Village Association
On Wednesday April 13, Auckland Transport (AT) released a document online for public consultation.
It will be...
Anzac Sound & Light Tribute well-received
Howick Village Association's Anzac tribute in Fencible Park on Picton Street in Howick last night was well received.
This commemorative event will run for a...
‘Blankets 4 Kids 4 Winter’ appeal starts in May
Winter is on its way and the unfortunate truth is that many families in the community will not have enough blankets to keep their...
Memories of Howick
Under the cool shade of a gazebo on a hot autumn day, an east Auckland artist has finished painting Howick Beach in all its...
Thieves ram-raid jewellery store
Another east Auckland business has been targeted by thieves, this time in a ram raid burglary.
Police are investigating the break-in which happened just before...
Anzac Day tribute
It's autumn in Auckland, almost April and with that, Anzac Day and the appropriate tributes.
On April 25, all New Zealand will acknowledge the sacrifices...
Howick 175 pop-up classic car display
Second Saturday of every month - Fencible Walk, 110 Picton Street (opposite the Howick Markets), 8am to 12.30pm, free to the public and weather...
Thieves target businesses
Valuable watches are among the items targeted by thieves who broke into and ransacked three east Auckland businesses.
The break-ins are believed to have been...
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...
Lots of fun in the sun
There was plenty of fun in the sun at the Fencible Park walk way on Saturday.
It was a great success and included kids games,...
HVA thanks community effort
The Howick Village Association (HVA) has been working closely with some wonderful people in the community to create an impressive knitted Christmas tree.
The tree...
Times back in print
It was so good to be back in print last week.
Thank all of you who have made contact - your comments were reassuring. We've...
Howick Village Hop cancelled
Howick Village's popular and well-loved Hop will be cancelled for the second time this year due to Covid-19 lockdowns.
The event was originally planned for...
Wool needed!
Howick Village Association's (HVA) community-led and creative knitted tree project is searching for wool.
The knitted Christmas tree will be displayed at Howick Village in...
Lest we forget
By the time you read this article Anzac Day will have passed for yet another year.
However, we should never forget the sacrifices the brave...
Midnight Madness: new twist
Midnight Madness, the long-running annual promotion in which Howick retailers stay open late into the evening, has been canned.
The Howick Village Association’s manager Jane...
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...
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...
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...
