Howick’s blue artwork makes a stand
Something big, bright and blue has popped up in a popular Howick reserve and has received mixed reactions from the community.
Just before Christmas, Howick’s...
Summer Snaps
Whether road tripping around the country or enjoying the parks and beaches in our own backyard, locals spent the Christmas break soaking up the...
Retailer H&M confirmed for Botany
International fashion giant H&M is coming to Botany Town Centre which is currently undergoing a $78 million development.
Botany Centre Management Team yesterday confirmed H&M...
Five named in New Year Honours
Five locals have been named in the New Year’s Honours list including Bucklands Beach-raised Olympian Barbara Kendall who was made a Companion of the...
Howick Fencibles only called out once 18
We continue the series marking the Howick district’s 170th anniversary with insights from historian Alan La Roche
On April 14th 1851, a Thames Maori called...
Communities choose their local papers
No doubt about it, the media environment has radically changed but, as Seven Sharp found out when it came to the Howick and Pakuranga...
Forget the Christmas tree – remember the kauri this summer
With the summer holidays arriving in earnest, Aucklanders will be checking out our city’s many parks, ranges and islands to walk, swim and play.
While...
BBQ legends hang up tongs
Local Pakuranga United Rugby Club BBQ experts Jimmy Ruka and Malcolm Sweetman hung up their aprons one last time on the weekend at the...
Let’s focus on water safety these holidays
As Kiwis head out in droves to enjoy New Zealand's beaches, rivers, lakes, swimming pools and other water spots these holidays, Surf Life Saving...
Christmas Wonder Park a huge success
The first ever Christmas Wonder Park on the weekend at Barry Curtis Park attracted a good turn-out.
Organised by the New Hope Community Trust in...
