Tag: Stockade Hill

It’s happened again. A plaque installed in Howick’s Fencible Walk Park to replace a bronze plaque stolen from the same spot in March has itself...

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...

Following a poor weather start to the weekend, it was a relief for all when Sunday, March 24, turned into a lovely day for...

Local churches are preparing for the annual East Auckland Easter Sunrise Service at Stockade Hill on Sunday, March 31. This Easter several church leaders will...

The crowds flocked to Stockade Hill on Sunday night for the annual Carols by Candlelight presented by Howick Brass. It was a perfect way to...

Ethan McCormick, a Howick 175 anniversary ambassador last year, has produced a four-part video series exploring the history of east Auckland which is designed...

At dawn on Tuesday, April 25, we will gather on Stockade Hill to commemorate Anzac Day. History defines the events of the First World War. However,...

The Rotary Club of Howick's Fun Walk & Run community event kicks off at 9am on Sunday, March 26, from the spectacular Stockade Hill...

This weekend, Stockade Hill will be shining bright with spectacular Christmas lights to mark the start of the season's festivities. Lights come on and dazzle...

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

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

By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga Following legislation passed by Parliament, Auckland Council is currently seeking submissions on their proposal to change the rules...

An auction of the original artwork of the Stockade Hill mural is raising funds for the Cancer Society. It brings together two old mates...

Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have displayed courage and self-sacrifice serving our country. The...

By Adele White, chairperson Howick Local Board Kia ora! It's pleasing to see more people out and about after an exceptionally quiet time for our...

With a tradition of more than 25 years, the annual East Auckland Easter Sunrise Service at 6.30am on Howick's Stockade Hill assumes a new...

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...

The increasingly popular Howick Fun Walk & Run community event scheduled for Sunday March 27 has fallen victim to Covid. Howick Rotary, who organises the...

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

Hundreds turned out for the Anzac Day Dawn Service and Civic Service later in the morning at Stockade Hill on Sunday. Rain did appear but...

By PJ (Phil) Taylor There's no stopping Eric Wilson as the much-loved former serviceman in the NZ Army in World War II marches to his...

Howick and districts locals will see that white crosses are again displayed on Stockade Hill in support of the upcoming Anzac Day commemorations. Former Howick...

Now in its 26th consecutive year, the combined churches Easter morning Sunrise Service on Howick's Stockade Hill will be on Sunday April 4 at...

It's nearly over this year of 2020. What a year it has been and, certainly for us in Auckland, the second lockdown was really hard...

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...

Howick Local Board is once again shining a light on Christmas with the switching on of the festive lights on the tree at Stockade...

Stockade Hill could soon be placed on the New Zealand Heritage List. And the news that it may be listed as a Category 2 historic...

Stockade Hill could soon be protected by legislation if a new push by Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross is successful. Ross has prepared an amendment to...

Howick bookshop Poppies has been encouraging people to re-read and re-home their books – with all the proceeds going to a very good cause. “In...

Howick Local Board is investigating more protection for Stockade Hill. The hill’s Hauraki Gulf views have been protected by the Stockade Hill Viewshaft Overlay, which...

Howick RSA, local police and the Howick Local Board have come up with a compromise for Anzac Day following an enormous emotive response to...

The fight to save Stockade Hill views now has a catchy tune. Howick songwriter Tony King has written a song about the long-standing battle to...

Dust off your running shoes and break out the – possibly green - activewear because the Howick Rotary Fun Walk and Run is back...

UPDATED Howickians have been in a flap over the disappearance of the trig station from Stockade Hill. There has been much speculation, frustration and angst shared...

Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown will investigate whether Howick residents might be able to put a Private Bill before Parliament to protect the“iconic and historic...

An estimated 600 people turned out on a rainy Sunday for a special commemorative service on Stockade Hill to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice...

Armistice Day on Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. At 11am on November 11 this...

Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown said he is pleased to see that the Plan Change 3 has been accepted by Commissioners appointed by Auckland Council...

Howick Ratepayers and Residents Association’s (HRRA) call for 360 degree views from Stockade Hill has been rejected. Last week the long-awaited decision on Plan Change 3...

The Fencible Hall was filled to capacity on Saturday for the Howick Ratepayers and Residents Association’s (HRRA) public meeting and AGM. Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore,...

"Campaigners made sure their feelings came through loud and clear at Monday morning’s final Commission Hearing regarding Stockade Hill. With dozens of placard-toting Howickians lining...

“The Fencible Hall was filled to overflowing on Monday 16th  with Howickians  determined to make the community feeling clear on preserving  Stockade Hill’s 360 degree views...

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...

The final battle for Stockade Hill and our precious views took place on Friday April 27 in the Fencible Lounge of the Howick Library...

By Gayleen Mackereth The Anniversary Day Picnic is back on at Stockade Hill this weekend to celebrate five years of fighting for Howick views. Howick Ratepayers...

The Howick Ratepayers and Residents Association (HRRA) is celebrating what it calls a huge victory for the Stockade Hill battle to save the views. “But people...

The Howick Ratepayers and Residents Association (HRRA) is seeking adjustments to the viewshaft protection around Stockade Hill. By putting in place a viewshaft, Auckland Council...

Auckland Council has thrown its weight behind protecting the views from Stockade Hill. The move, a victory for the vociferous and dedicated supporters of the...

The Howick Rotary Fun Walk and Run is back for another year, and organisers are hoping the annual community event will be more popular...

Howickians packed the public gallery of the Reception Lounge of the Auckland Town Hall last Wednesday to hear Howick Ratepayers and Residents Association chairperson...

Donations have started to pour in for the Protect Stockade Hill Views Appeal and the fundraising effort will ramp up in the coming weeks.

The fight to save Howick’s iconic views from Stockade Hill and Crawford Park is underway.

Auckland Council’s reply on building heights described as disingenuous, as Marianne Kelly reports...

Out-of-scope changes which have the potential to block iconic view shafts from Stockade Hill and Crawford Park, Howick, have been left in the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP) to be publicly notified tomorrow

Howick people have made their feelings known to Auckland City councillors about proposed housing intensification threatening iconic view shafts from the Picton Street ridge.

Gayleen Mackereth, who has spear-headed a fight for Howick in Auckland Unitary Plan hearings over the past few months, is pleased to have “protected our precious Howick”.