Tag: jim donald
Town Crier opposes Māori naming of community assets
A story the Times published on August 23 (War of words over Māori names for public places - Times) about the debate over giving...
Māori naming of community assets
Why oh why do we have to rename all assets and attractions, in our east Auckland Local Board in this 2024 year? According to...
Hear ye! Hear ye!
Howick Village market-goers were treated to proclamations from our resident town crier Jim Donald and his Palmerston North counterpart Lyal Brenton.
Brenton's wonderful green ensemble...
The Big 175 Week is here!
By Rev Dr Richard Waugh
175 years ago this coming week, our Howick/East Auckland community had its settler beginnings with the arrival of the...
How we celebrate in Howick
A tradition of reunions
By Marin Burgess
In the 175 years since the Fencible families arrived at Owairoa beach and built the village of Howick,...
Howick 175th birthday plans begin
A group of committed volunteers and community leaders is determined to make Howick’s 175th anniversary a success and year to remember.
Next year, 2022, marks...
Keith marks special day
On a beautiful sunny afternoon (January 31), Howick man, WWII air force hero Squadron Leader Keith Boles DFC, celebrated his 100th birthday at Bell...
Two new politicians join Howick Local Board
Two new local body politicians have emerged following Local Elections 2019.
For the Howick Local Board, we see Howick businesswoman Bo Burns take one of...
Serving with goodwill
Jim Donald (Independent)Standing for Howick Local Board, Howick Subdivision
Jim lives and works in the Howick Subdivision, where he serves “With Goodwill” - the words...
Victory in fight to save 34 Moore Street
The Howick Local Board is celebrating a victory in its long-time fight against the sale of 34 Moore Street.
The decision has been made by...
Paul Young wins by-election
Paul Young has won the Howick By-election to become Auckland Council’s first Asian councillor.
He came to New Zealand around 30 years ago and settled...
Council by-election: Nothing is as it seems
Four candidates vying for the vacant Howick Ward seat on Auckland Council’s governing body were front and centre on Tuesday and faced a barrage...
Six step up for council seat
In May the community suffered a tragic loss with the passing of beloved Howick Ward Councillor Dick Quax. His passing left a vacancy on...
Winston a winner with Grey Power
Winston Peters gave an impassioned speech at the Grey Power Annual General Meeting held at Pakuranga Bowling Club on Friday morning.
A large crowd gathered...
