
Howick History Notes

The early days
Grey summoned enforcements After the wars in Northland, in 1845 Governor George Grey wanted protection for the capital of New Zealand and European settlers in
Grey summoned enforcements After the wars in Northland, in 1845 Governor George Grey wanted protection for the capital of New Zealand and European settlers in
Howick, Pakuranga and surrounding districts next year mark the 175th anniversary of the Fencibles’ landing. And among the variety of ways in which this momentous
The people of suburbs in the Howick Ward have always had one thing in common – a strong sense of community pride and appreciation for
Alan La Roche was born at his family home in Paparoa Road in Howick at the end of the 1930s, and from an early age
The 175th anniversary day of the first Fencible arrival is Tuesday, November 15, with November 2022 being the focus month of the 175th celebrations. Read more…