By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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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...
An east Auckland beauty queen is soaking up her latest success after competing as a finalist in this year’s Miss Auckland pageant.
Aimee Dalton, 21, from Howick, was named fourth runner-up and Miss Photogenic at the pageant won by Inge Carolus and staged in conjunction with Miss New Zealand at the Bruce Mason Centre on the North Shore on May...
Police say they’re investigating the latest burglary of a popular east Auckland restaurant but they’ve declined to explain what actions they’re taking to prevent such incidents from occurring.
As the Times reported earlier this week, thieves smashed their way into Bucklands Beach eatery Zabr’one overnight on Tuesday, emptying the establishment on The Parade of alcohol worth an estimated $20,000-$30,000.
The business's...
By Farida Master
About 4000 students from 24 schools in Auckland and Christchurch are taking part in the 3G4G Festival of Cultural Sharing at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush.
It’s intended to foster a deeper understanding of the 3G4G (Three Goodness and Four Givings) philosophy.
The festival began on April 30 will runs until May 29.
In its 10th year...
There has been a material decline in gas production according to figures released today by the Gas Industry Co.
Figures released by the Gas Industry Company show that there was a 12.5 per cent reduction in gas production during 2023, and a 27.8 per cent reduction in gas production in the first three months of this year beyond what was...
The Howick Local Board has again voiced its opposition to Auckland Transport’s (AT) plan to divert the Eastern Busway through Burswood.
Its members discussed the issue at a recent business meeting where they were asked to share their views on AT’s notices of requirement for stages 3C and 4L of the busway.
They were told the Eastern Busway Alliance, on behalf...
By Farida Master
Venerable Abbess Manshin, of Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush, embodies an alchemy of fiery dynamism, quiet strength, and an aura of utmost calm.
She's worked relentlessly with communities, schools, youth groups, artists, and the police alike, to make the Temple an epicentre of vibrant cultural activity.
An influential networker, the Abbess of the Buddhist temples...
Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
funded by New Zealand on Air
Councillor John Watson and Mayor Wayne Brown have joked about replacing each other at the council table.
At Auckland Council’s Governing Body meeting on May 2, Cr John Watson was attending online.
An Ōrakei local board member presenting at committee used Watson’s seat which prompted Mayor Wayne Brown to suggest the board...