Agreement has been reached for the Kauri Kids Howick early childhood centre to stay in operation until September 30 while negotiations continue with third-party providers to take over the service.
The Howick Local Board voted at a recent business meeting to continue the centre’s operation until later this year.
Board chairperson Damian Light says staff and relevant stakeholders will be kept...
The skies above east Auckland have been illuminated in a stunning display of red and purple light due to the rare ‘aurora australis’.
The phenomenon is caused by a spot on the sun ejecting material into Earth’s atmosphere and can be seen around the country, depending on the extent of cloud cover.
Local residents in various locations took to social media...
Nestled in the heart of Rajasthan, India is the white, marbled city of Udaipur that is steeped in history. On a flying visit to Udaipur, Farida Master learnt a lesson or two on the fine art of hospitality that makes every tourist feel so special.
As you step out of the aircraft, the first thing that strikes you about Udaipur...
Even as New Zealand Fashion Week, a fixture on the local fashion calendar, has been cancelled due to reduced consumer spending, the World of WearableArt (WOW) Show is already making news for the phenomenal number of international entries and the captivating new theme for 2024.
Fashionistas in east Auckland are in a flurry of excitement as this year’s theme for...
Four teenagers were stopped by police while travelling in an allegedly stolen vehicle in east Auckland.
Counties Manukau East Police area prevention manager, Inspector Rakana Cook, says officers were alerted to the vehicle being driven along Pakuranga Road at about 12.20am today, May 10.
“The vehicle has continued driving through Pakuranga and into Auckland City where it was eventually spiked, with...
A small group of dedicated east Auckland senior citizens are doing their bit to help keep tiny babies warm this winter.
Using three- and four-ply wool, they spend hours each week knitting beanies and booties that are donated to local maternity hospitals and given to newborns in their care.
One of the seniors delivered a basket of the warm and colourful...
By Farida Master
Pakuranga Choral is celebrating 50 years of uninterrupted singing on Sunday, May 19, at 3pm at the Trinity Methodist Church.
The Choral Celebration will be conducted by renowned conductor David Hamilton to mark the milestone year.
“It’s the joy of singing that brings people together,” says Ann Day, Pakuranga Choral president.
“It’s good for your soul and your health....
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
funded by New Zealand on Air
Huge cuts are proposed for rubbish bins in some local board areas but not for others.
At Auckland Council’s Governing Body meeting on May 2, councillors voted in favour of getting advice from council staff on how to reinstate bins where there is an obvious need.
Cr Shane Henderson revealed that...
His days of competing in Young Farmer of the Year are now behind him, however there is still plenty of work to be done at Donald’s Farm, Whitford, as JON RAWLINSON discovered.
After placing second in the recent Young Farmer of the Year Northern Regionals, Sam Waugh is (in some ways) quite happy to be put out to pasture.
As manager...
Celebrate mums and mothering figures in an enchanting setting at Howick Historical Village this Sunday.
Make a scented lavender sachet. Watch a demo by the Howick Floral Art Club at 11am.
Enjoy tea and scones with cream and jam served from vintage china in beautiful Bell House. Or bring a picnic to have in the picturesque heritage gardens.
Meet costumed villagers, make...