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Camp Quality inspiring for kids

Almost 18 months after three major surgeries, Beachlands-based Riley Dexter and his parents were a little apprehensive about his first trip away from home. After...

Local Pink Ribbon volunteer encourages others to step up

A breast cancer survivor is urging other Aucklanders to support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s Pink Ribbon Street Appeal on October 28 and 29. Melissa Barry was diagnosed with...

New councillor wants to stop reserve sales

Incoming Howick ward councillor Maurice Williamson is strongly criticising efforts by Auckland Council to sell several local public reserves. Williamson was elected to the role...

Howick 175th anniversary upcoming events

This significant milestone is a chance for Auckland to recognise the arrival of the 800 families who made up the immigration scheme to bring...

Chairman’s report – we’ve got 24 days to go!

After much preparation, the highlight times for our Howick 175 anniversary are fast approaching. An amazing amount of voluntary work has been done by many...

Marking three generations

This year marks the 175th anniversary of Howick and Pakuranga and districts which presents a wonderful opportunity to feature people from the area and...

Knowles first with the news

Gerald Hinton Knowles arrived in New Zealand with his wife Rosina in 1913 on the ship Ballarat. Almost 40 years later he would start Howick's...

Biggest Bookarama ever comes to an end

With two years of collections, this year’s Bookarama saw the largest volume of books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs and LPs ever on display at Somerville...

Howick Village Hop stunning success

Thousands of visitors packed Picton Street to catch a glimpse of the country’s hottest classic cars over the weekend. Howick Village Association (HVA) re-organised the...

Clean sweep for pair in bridge comp

Two east Auckland bridge players dominated in a recent prestigious tournament, taking gold in all their entered competitions. Howick Bridge Club members Jeffery Ren and...
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