Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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Trailblazer an ‘exemplary figure in east Auckland’

Chris Harrowell -
The Times is recognising the many wonderful people in our local east Auckland community who go out of their way to help others with...

Obituary: Reliable “Mal” was loyal

Phil Taylor -
OBITUARY: Malcolm Sweetman An always friendly, much-admired contributor across east Auckland communities, Malcolm “Mal” Sweetman, who passed away in December, was farewelled at a...

Q&A with Laurie Mills KSM, theatre luminary

Phil Taylor -
PJ TAYLOR talks with one of east Auckland’s New Year Honours recipients, a stalwart of the theatre scene for more than half a century...

Natasha’s the Howick Historical Village’s kitchen whiz

Chris Harrowell -
The Times is recognising the many wonderful people in our local east Auckland community who go out of their way to help others with...

Q&A with Lole Turner, community activator

Phil Taylor -
PJ TAYLOR talks with a true person of the Pacific, who was raised in Tonga of Niuean and Fijian ancestry, and for the majority...

Q&A with Dr Richard Mercer, of Tend Pakuranga

Phil Taylor -
PJ TAYLOR talks with a respected, well-rounded man who has attended to the health needs and issues of east Aucklanders for three decades as...

Q&A with Rosa Chow, champion of community

Phil Taylor -
PJ TAYLOR talks to a strong and consistent advocate in east Auckland since she arrived here 28 years ago and is a great example...

Q&A, with Blair Telfer, Howick Coastguard president

Phil Taylor -
He’s community-minded in his thinking and doing and takes being part of a respected voluntary organisation as a serious privilege, and as he tells...

Q&A with Reverend Warner Wilder

Phil Taylor -
He started out in the rural areas of the eastern North Island and answered the call of the ministry four decades ago. He tells...

Q&A with Dr Bruce Greenfield, on duty for 55 years

Phil Taylor -
Crawford Medical Centre is well-known in the Howick and east Auckland community, with many citizens having been treated there as patients. The man who...

Q&A with Ruth White, Business East Tamaki general manager

Phil Taylor -
She’s the friendly face and enthusiastic leader of an important organisation advocating for and supporting east Auckland companies, firmly putting East Tamaki on the...

Obituary: John Roy-Wojciechowski – revered by two nations

Phil Taylor -
OBITUARY: John (Janek) Roy-Wojciechowski (John Roy) MNZM, OM (Poland), September 25, 1933 – August 23, 2025 John Roy – a great Howickian, New Zealander and...

Q&A Marin Burgess, Howick Historical Society stalwart

Phil Taylor -
She’s a very positive advocate for Howick and volunteer in east Auckland, known for her can-do attitude and getting projects done, as she explains...

Q&A Richie Barnett – using experience to bring hope

Phil Taylor -
He’s an outstanding all-round sportsman who has put in the hard yards to earn his results and accolades, including leading his country in rugby...

Q&A with Laurie Slee, champion of community

Phil Taylor -
PJ TAYLOR talks with a friendly civic-minded man who uses his skills, knowledge and experience for the betterment of his east Auckland communities. Where were...
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