Howick’s Concrete Road
The following article appeared in the NZ Herald on 10/8/2005 and the proof of these claims can still be seen on the centre strip of concrete on Ridge Road. “Road builders here will soon follow those in Europe and Australia and build concrete roads,” says Fletcher Building chief executive Ralph Waters. “This country will soon […]
Local Chinese celebrate 175th
By Adele White, Howick Local Board A celebratory event was held at Bell House at the Howick Historical Village on October 9 where Chinese guests spoke of the arrival of the first Chinese to the area and shared their own love of living in Howick. Howick 175 ambassadors Ling Ling Liang and Vinson Chao Yu […]
Every second becomes our history
This year marks the 175th anniversary of Howick and Pakuranga and districts which presents a wonderful opportunity to feature people from the area and their memories of their past. Today we hear from Vinson Chao Yu, a 175 Ambassador I have lived in Howick for about 10 years and currently work at Pakuranga Library. My […]
A hitch hike to lovely Howick Village, 1930
As part of the Howick 175 events and celebrations, we have asked Howick/Pakuranga residents to share some of their memories. Gay Bevan shares excerpts from a story written by her late father Norm Robertson recalling memories from when he was eight-years-old. Norm, a WWII veteran – passed away in 2010 – on 10.10.10 – at […]
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 community-minded people and organisations who are very committed to the well-being of East Auckland. We all want a community that is caring, respectful, safe and with good amenities. The 175 […]
Stitch in time…
FARIDA MASTER talks to the quilters involved in reviving the fascinating patches of history on panels. Are the priceless panelled quilts stolen from the centre column at the Howick Information Centre? Asked one of the concerned regulars at the Howick War Memorial building. All those who have noticed that the quilts are mysteriously missing, can […]