Tag: Richie Barnett
Luxon on his game, at ease with people
There’s no doubting the Prime Minister’s convictions and commitment to the job he won in last year’s general election.
A few times in Christopher Luxon’s...
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...
Big message in book for little readers
Creative east Auckland children’s author Hydie Balle-Hands is letting her imagination flow.
The Howick resident is thrilled that her second picture book, entitled Beau and the...
Rugby club gets behind I Am Hope
Pakuranga United Rugby Club has partnered with youth mental health charity I Am Hope, committing support through funding ongoing counselling sessions with the...
Due Drop Hope Challenge in full swing
The Due Drop Hope Challenge, a charity triathlon involving a powerhouse line-up of former elite athletes and I Am Hope founder Mike King, is...
Tomato grow-off turns into fierce rivalry
What started out as a friendly, morale-boosting community competition has turned into a fierce battle to be crowned the first Apothecary tomato growing champion.
A...
Get behind Gumboot Friday
Several east Auckland schools are raising awareness and funding for Gumboot Friday this week.
The key to the success of Gumboot Friday is getting schools...
Revill wins Supreme Award
Lance Revill, a national boxing identity with a boxing gym in Pakuranga, picked up the Supreme Award at the annual Howick Sports Awards.
Revill, the...
Taking the first step
Two local real estate agents and a former rugby league player will be free-falling off the Sky Tower to face their fears and raise...
Charity dinner for chronic fatigue sufferers
Well-known Howick icon Val Lott is coordinating a charity dinner to raise funds for sufferers of ME and chronic fatigue.
The formal dinner will be...
LOCAL ELECTIONS 2019 – Candidate profiles
Damian Light (Independent)
Standing for a Howick seat on Auckland Council
Damian Light lives in Botany, having lived and worked in Auckland his entire life....
Howick’s 65th Santa Parade was just so lovely
By Bo BurnsOur day started bright and early - 6am with all the set-up preparations - with blue skies all over east Auckland.
It was...