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Concern over potential demolition of info centre

The next three decades of development within Howick Village have been penned in the Howick Village Centre Plan, but not everybody’s happy with the...

Watercare steps up on sewage leaks

It’s been a wild, wet start to autumn across most of the country, but for concerned residents in Mellons Bay, the weather has brought on...

Five locals make NZ swim squad camp

A stellar coaching line up, bringing together Paralympians, Commonwealth Games medallists and former Olympians, has been confirmed for the 2017 Jetstar Super Swim Squad...

Restaurant Brands workers to strike

KFC, Pizza Hut, Carls Jr and Starbucks workers will strike tomorrow after negotiations broke down over a new collective agreement. “Yesterday Restaurant Brands announced profits...

Helping fund Howick public transport

I’m very happy to be writing about our community’s new ferry pier at Half Moon Bay that opened last week with significant Government funding....

The bus stop that never was

Golflands residents were thrilled when a new bus stop with a modern shelter was built on Ti Rakau Drive just across from the Botany...

Apple opportunity for Elim Junior teacher

By Nathan Morton Pakuranga College Student Elim Junior Campus teacher Emily Bagrie is determined to teach kids how to make the best of technology in their...

Neighbours throw party for centenarian

Make as many friends as you can and always overlook their faults. Everyone has faults and you should not let them come in the way...

Student with severe blood disorder inspires others

Andrew Scott doesn’t let severe haemophilia define him - but says he can’t ignore it either. The Elim Christian College student, winner of the Youth...

Poppy planting at Botany

Thousands will gather throughout the district to mark Anzac Day next Tuesday. The biggest of the commemoration events will be the Anzac Day Dawn Parade...

Howick men prepare for ride of a lifetime

Three Howick businessmen are preparing to set off for the ride of a lifetime, alongside some rugby legends. Gerald Patterson, Mike Benzie and Bruce Bothwell...

Communication is key for award-winning courier

Effective customer communication is at the heart of local man Quin Wang’s modus operandi, helping him win this year’s Courier Franchisee of the Year...

Life is one big adventure for Xin

It’s a fabulous, fun, family show for all ages featuring sophisticated contemporary dance, and tomorrow’s The Adventures of Xin show at Uxbridge Arts and...

New director for LifeGrowth trust ready, raring to go

They’ve travelled more than 12,000 kilometres to New Zealand, and now Rev Josh Bowlin’s family is settled in their Bucklands Beach home, ready to...

Fashion revolution inspires Blakeley

Fashion Revolution Week kicks off this Monday and year 13 student Lauren Blakeley wants the world to know what the fuss is all about. The...
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