Tag: Picton Street
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...
Two must-attend events at Despensa
BBQ Degustation with Epic Beer, and Ladies’ Lunch
Despensa, on Picton Street, Howick, is gearing up for two remarkable events that promise to offer unforgettable...
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...
‘The pain was excruciating’
An east Auckland man crashed into by a boy on a scooter experienced a medical nightmare which left him with a gaping wound on...
Masked suspect targets eatery
Police are investigating after a person caused damage to a popular east Auckland eatery.
The Apothecary Licensed Eatery posted on its Facebook page on November...
Huge turnout at Christmas Fair
There was an air of festivity and good cheer at the Howick Christmas Fair on Friday night in Howick's Picton Street.
Dance groups, carol singing,...
Village Hop : Are you ready for an automotive sensory experience?
For those of you who enjoy hot rods, retro caravans and rock n’ roll, it’s time to get your vintage out and join the...
Start your engines: Howick Village HOP is almost here
Don’t forget to mark on your calendar the Howick Village HOP and Summer Party on Saturday, March 7.
If you would like to pre-register your...
Howick santa parade update
By Bo Burns
Firstly a massive thank you to the 45 plus businesses that turned up to the launch of Cleave House shared offices, and...
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...
Countdown to Howick’s Santa Parade
There’s just nine sleeps until Howick Santa Parade and organisers Bo and Pip Burns are putting the final frantic touches to the very full...
Countdown to the big parade
There’s just 10 sleeps until Howick Santa Parade and organisers Bo and Pip Burns are putting the final frantic touches to the very full...
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...
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...
My kind of bookshop
Poppies Bookstore feels more like your own personal library.
There is minimal clutter, cosy couches and every book is beautifully handpicked by the owner himself.
It’s...
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...
New mobile app tell stories of Howick’s past
Howick Local Board is bringing the area’s history in to the 21st Century with the launch of the Howick’s Heritage mobile app.
The interactive walking...
Bus driver brings the roof down
Commuters catching the bus in Howick Village this morning may have arrived to a strange sight.
A Howick & Eastern bus crashed into the bus shelter...