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08/11/2024

Local youth speak out on va**ng - concerns over accessibility and normalization among peers 🚭💬 🗣️

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Our Times’ director Bo Burns recently served as a judge at the 2024 Young Enterprise Business Scheme Awards. During the event, she took the opportunity to engage with local students, exploring their perspectives on va**ng. Here’s what they had to say: Vynce Santos, age 17 Do your peers v**e? No....

08/11/2024

Our friends at Bayleys Howick are running their annual community BBQ this Saturday 9th November, 11am to 1pm.

08/11/2024

New Zealand’s first windsurfer LT Regatta sets sail at Bucklands Beach 🌊🇳🇿🏄‍♂️🏆🌬️

The first Windsurfer LT class regatta in New Zealand was held recently, starting and finishing at Big Bucklands Beach. Organiser, Bruce Kendall, the windsurfing legend, says there were two events: The Tamaki Estuary Cascade, on October 12; and The Motu Challenge, the next day. “Both event formats ...

08/11/2024

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08/11/2024

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08/11/2024

There will be a bouncy castle, face painting, Mr. Whippy Ice Cream, a delicious sausage sizzle, potato sack races, performances by the Saint Kentigern College Big Band and JD Dance Studio, exciting giveaways and more 🎉🍦🎨

Anyone looking for something to do in east Auckland tomorrow, Saturday, November 9, should get down to Howick Domain for the Howick Family Fun Day. It’s being staged by well-known local real estate agent Lawrence Liew of Bayleys Howick and is at the Domain in Wellington Street from 11am to 1pm. .....

08/11/2024

Why shopping local in Howick makes a difference for community and economy? 💚🏠

Tess Lewis believes shopping local is a more personalised transaction. In an era where convenience often trumps community, it’s essential to recognise the profound impact of supporting local businesses. Here in east Auckland, we’re incredibly fortunate to have so many amazing stores in Howick on...

07/11/2024

Young Howick dancer takes on Spain's intense Deltebre Dansa Festival ✨🌍💃

By Bianca Day, AUT Journalism Student Charlotte Collins, at 21, has already built a life immersed in dance. Earlier this year, Charlotte attended Deltebre Dansa, a 15-day international dance festival held in the small town of Deltebre in Spain. The renowned dance festival brings together performers....

07/11/2024

Howick RSA has Armistice Day commemoration on Monday 🇳🇿🕊️🎖️🌺

The Howick Returned and Services Association (RSA) is planning a fitting commemoration programme for Armistice Day remembrance. Armistice Day, next Monday, November 11, is traditionally observed with a minute’s silence at 11 minutes past the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, to acknowle...

07/11/2024

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9th November 2024, 8am to 2pm

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07/11/2024

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07/11/2024

Harlequin Theatre brings High School Musical to the stage for a nostalgic blast of 'Wildcat' spirit 🎶✨🎤💃

Harlequin Musical Theatre is set to take audiences back in time and around the world for its production of the smash hit Disney show High School Musical. It’s being staged at the theatre on Pakuranga Road from November 16-30 and features a talented cast that’s been working hard to prepare for op...

07/11/2024

Bargains are off the counter, with another economic blow to Pakuranga Plaza as The Warehouse closing early next year 🛒💔

East Aucklanders will have to journey a little further to get a bargain as The Warehouse at Pakuranga is closing. The Times can report the closure of “The Red Shed” at Pakuranga by the end of January after approaching The Warehouse Group for confirmation. Loyal readers and members of the communi...

07/11/2024

Celebrating 33 years of service: Inner Wheel Club of Howick marks milestone with community impact 🎉👩‍❤️‍👩🎂

An east Auckland community organisation is turning 33 years old this year and it’s throwing a party to celebrate. The Inner Wheel Club of Howick president Sue Miller says its cornerstone is friendship through service. “We have a number of projects that serve our local community. “These include...

06/11/2024

East Auckland police step up patrols, checkpoints ahead of summer festivities 🚓👮‍♂️🌞🍻

East Auckland motorists are being warned to expect to be breath-tested anywhere at any time as the country heads into summer. Counties Manukau East Police community services manager, senior sergeant Anson Lin, says alcohol-related incidents typically increase at this time of year. “The days get lo...

06/11/2024

Government boosts Pharmac funding, but gaps remain for blood cancer treatments 💊📈🇳🇿

By AUT Journalism Student Vivek Panchal The Government has announced it will increase funding for Pharmac, boosting the availability of medicines for Kiwis. The $6.294 billion budget, which will be divided over four years, is the largest ever funding for Pharmac and has been a priority for the Gover...

06/11/2024

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06/11/2024

The NZ Breakers may be the hottest team in the NBL right now 🔥🏀💥

By Henry Lee, AUT Journalism Student After eight games of the New Zealand Breakers’ NBL 2024-25 season, the team is sitting pretty at the top of the table with six wins and two losses. None more impressive than Monday night’s thumping of one of the championship favourites Melbourne United on the...