Tag: University of Auckland
Grab Christmas bargains at café market
An east Auckland café is staging a special one-day Christmas Market with the goal of celebrating social and economic inclusion.
It’s at Te Tuhi Café...
Uni’s compulsory Treaty courses damage learning experience
By Parmjeet Parmar, Pakuranga-based ACT List MP
From next year, the University of Auckland will require all first-year students to complete a ‘Waipapa Taumata...
“Fake doctor” who applied for role in east Auckland declined parole
A man who was imprisoned after using forged medical documents to obtain a job at Middlemore Hospital has been denied parole.
Yuvaraj Krishnan was sentenced...
Fencible Law welcomes Senior Associate Solicitor Gerard Pang
Richard Galbraith, the Managing Director of Fencible Law, and his team are pleased to welcome Gerard Pang to the firm as a Senior Associate...
Chartered accountant Nancy Lu enters Parliament as List MP
East Auckland chartered accountant Nancy Lu has a new career, having entered Parliament as a National Party List MP.
Her new role is due to...
Lloyd Elsmore Park to host Pacific Cricket Cup
East Auckland’s Lloyd Elsmore Park will play host to an exciting international women’s cricket tournament in January, inclusive of the first ever Aotearoa Māori...
Election candidate senses desire for “real change”
Dr Parmjeet Parmar has a massive advantage over other candidates at this year's general election.
The businesswoman and scientist can draw on the experience of...
Accountant Nancy Lu selected as National Party candidate
An east Auckland chartered accountant is standing as a List-only candidate for the National Party at this year's general election.
Nancy Lu says as a...
Dr Richard Wong retires after almost 33 years
One of Howick’s most prominent local practitioners has received a heartwarming farewell after taking an early retirement.
Dr Richard W Wong qualified as a General...
Aviation historian searching for relatives of plane crash victim
One of the organisers of events staged to mark the 60th anniversary of New Zealand’s worst internal air disaster is appealing for information on...
Local history captured in video series
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...
Fencible Foundation scholarships honour young athletes
The Fencible Foundation has increased its reach in 2023 with two further scholarships honouring the memory of respected Pakuranga United Rugby Club members.
The Mike...
One author, 50 books
A local author of more than 50 children's books has recently released her latest work.
Botany resident Jennifer Beck has won numerous prizes, awards and...
Student scores scholarship
A former Sancta Maria College (SMC) student has received a prestigious scholarship.
Sydney Causer, who graduated in 2021, was recently awarded the Te Pokai Tara...
Teacher’s film nominated
A local teacher has been juggling producing short-films and teaching.
Cameron Broadhurst, 43, is the head of media studies at Pakuranga College.
As reported in the...
Champion of biodiversity
Former Howick College student Ethan McCormick has continued his journey to becoming a champion for biodiversity.
McCormick said his interest in the environment started at...
Long Covid: the invisible illness, sufferer speaks out
East Auckland local Kezia Jaffar was living in a flat of five in the UK when she and three of her roommates contracted Covid-19.
“Part...
Finalists named in 2020 Conservation Awards
Two local groups feature in this year's Mayoral Conservation Awards.
Despite this year being a difficult one for those on the frontline due to the...
Masons mark major milestone
The leader of New Zealand's Freemasons was on hand to help the Howick Masonic Lodge and its members mark a significant milestone.
Grand Master Graham...
Kids lab : Students become scientists for a day
A kids’ lab was set up at the University of Auckland to allow primary school children to conduct science experiments in real-life labs.
More than...
Izzy a gateway to tolerance
Bullied, ostracised and treated like a social outcast, Izilah Mohammed is determined to find her identity through a soft toy with a hijab called...
Mending tiny hearts
A University of Auckland bioengineer is part of an international team whose research will help doctors mend tiny hearts.
Dr Jichao Zhao from Highland Park...
Art history student honoured
Congratulations to University of Auckland student Annie Curtis who has been awarded the Louise Perkins Prize in Art History.
The prize was established in 2005...