Leisure


Big boys' toys on display at club
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Hot rods, muscle cars, classics, dragsters, speedway cars and big rigs, they’ll all be on show at the Howick Club Big Boys’ Toys display on Sunday, March 14, from 1am-3pm.

Horses on the beach
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
The countdown’s on to one of Waiheke Island’s best loved, annual family events – the Onetangi Beach Races.

Head north for peach of a tramp
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Today the Times features the second in a series of articles from Howick Tramping Club committee member MAX RAWNSLEY designed to help readers discover a new way to look at our country’s scenic beauty and attributes.

Queen for a night
Wednesday, 03 February 2010
It’s long been said, “there’s no business like show business” and while the entertainment industry is known for being a cabaret of surprises, a turn of events resulting from last year’s Miss Universe pageant in the USA is, nevertheless, impressive.

Fun days at Waiheke
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Waiheke Island calls! Two great February events – the Breeze Waiheke Island Wine and Food Festival and the Onetangi Beach Races – are sure to appeal to ‘mainlanders’.

Outback Oz charms
Wednesday, 20 January 2010

Looking for somewhere different, but don’t want to go further than Australia? I recently had the pleasure of a trip to Western Australia, and in particular the ‘Golden Outback’.


To terrific Taranaki and back
Thursday, 14 January 2010
For the first time in many years hubby and I enjoyed the Christmas holiday break together.

The magic of the rose
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
The Langham Auckland is coming up roses this summer by launching an accommodation package inspired by the Auckland Museum’s current exhibition: ‘Wonderland – The Magic of the Rose’.

Off the beaten track...
Thursday, 07 January 2010
Today the Times features the first in a series of articles by Howick Tramping Club committee member MAX RAWNSLEY on discovering a new way to look at our country’s scenic attributes.

Value book for affordable dining
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
The cost of socialising during the festive and holiday season can be expensive but thanks to the new Restaurant Value Book, even the most budget conscious Aucklander can enjoy dining out this summer.

Growing medal tally for olive oil enterprise
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Barry Wade had a hidden agenda when he decided to plant an olive grove at Whitford with the idea of producing premium oils. He figured he could work Monday to Friday on the land and have the weekends free for fishing.

For Starters with Helen Perry
Wednesday, 02 December 2009
In the pink, It’s showtime! and Anyone for breakfast?

Display glows
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Christmas festivities abound at this time of the year but there is one North Shore event that has real family appeal. Christmas Wonderland is a visual feast of 150,000 lights and a forest of trees that is sure to enchant visitors on the eve of the yuletide season.

Fresh Market for marina
Thursday, 19 November 2009
A new, French-style market for food and wine enthusiasts is set to open at Pine Harbour at the end of the month.

Promising future for vineyard
Thursday, 12 November 2009
As Turanga Creek Vineyard celebrates its first birthday this month, owners Wayne and Mandy Allen are on a roll.

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