Settling In East 2023-2024

Owairoa Primary School, situated in Howick, in the heart of thriving East Auckland, is a well-established state educational primary school that has a tradition of

SUSTAINING PASTORAL CARE THROUGH STRONG LEADERSHIP

Long-serving Principal Alan McIntyre offers the wider Owairoa community a sense of security and confidence with his long-term, big picture thinking. With a strong emphasis placed upon positive reputational management, he has strived to earn a level of credibility, transparency and trust-culture, built up over his tenure as Principal of this high-achieving school.

“After more than 30 years as Principal of Owairoa Primary School, I believe that trust is the most important factor in building a collaborative, inclusive place of learning and a positive school culture. Our strong Owairoa ‘family’ ethos and a real sense of caring amongst our teachers, staff, School Board, Parent Teacher Association and wider community permeates into the values system of our school”.

Ably supported by his long-standing senior leadership colleagues and working collaboratively to provide an ideal place for learners, the school encourages students to participate in a variety of valuable learning and leadership opportunities.

Strong, high-trust pastoral care combined with the reliable leadership structure provides an ideal atmosphere for students to work in a settled, attractive and supportive learning environment. This is characterised by respectful teacher-student relationships within the school.

ACHIEVING HIGH QUALITY, EQUITABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES

The quality teaching team provides the students with a stimulating individualised learning journey so necessary in the formative years of learning. This helps create life-long memories as students undertake well-planned and richly resourced programmes that respond to their individual strengths and their academic, social, spiritual, emotional, physical and learning needs.

The rich, localised curriculum and responsive teaching styles are the key practices enabling the school to achieve equity and excellence, along with an ongoing focus on supporting students to become independent and resilient.

The school’s vision is symbolised as a ‘pathway to the future’ where they lead students along the pathway that challenges them to continually strive for new horizons, as they prepare their learners for the future.

As part of this vision, the school achieves high levels of academic success, especially in the key focus areas of literacy, numeracy, science and ISTEAM.

The school’s mission is to provide pathways to access challenging, stimulating, quality education that creates self-motivated, lifelong learners equipped for a fastchanging world.

CELEBRATING CONSISTENT PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENT

Making the school a very special and safe place is the school’s focus, promoting student, staff and family’s positive engagement and interactions, which is an integral part, embedded into the school culture.

An enabling family/whanau partnership together with a strong focus on student well-being and teacher’s deep knowledge of students and their families contributes greatly towards the success of the school. The school prides itself by encouraging positive interaction with parents and these meaningful connections contribute to high levels of student achievement, where the school continually strives for ‘Excellence in Education’.

ENROLMENT ENQUIRIES WELCOME

Principal Alan McIntyre extends a personal invitation to all prospective parents to phone him on (09) 538 0060 or e-mail him directly on principal@owairoa school oz to arrange a time to discuss the positive educational opportunities Owairoa Primary School is able to offer for your child and for a chance for you to view the outstanding school in action.

“Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions that you will make. In welcoming new parents to Owairoa Primary School, please feel assured that our staff has a genuine interest in your child’s education, welfare and development:’

Owairoa Primary School has been proudly offering high quality education to primary-aged students in East Auckland for 60 years. With a proven track record, a reliable and stable management structure and consistently producing high levels of student achievement, Owairoa Primary School is proud to be at the forefront of education.

Owairoa Primary School, 85s Nelson St, Howick 2014, Auckland | Phone: +64 9 538 0060 officemanager@owairoa.school.nz

Welcome TO THE DISTRICT

Congratulations on choosing one of the city’s most wonderful locations to call home. This beautiful corner of east Auckland offers a wealth of lifestyle options in a vibrant and diverse community that prides itself on its many man-made facilities and stunning natural heritage.

East Auckland is a safe and welcoming area which is home to a flourishing multi-cultural community. More than 53.6% (2018 census) of people in the Howick Local Board area (population 140,970 – 2018 census) were born overseas – most commonly in China. In fact, recent census data shows 32 per cent of people in the Howick Local Board area belong to the Asian ethnic group, compared with 10.4 per cent nationally.

Pacific peoples make up 4.3 per cent of the Howick Local Board area compared with 3.7 nationally. Maori make up 5.7 per cent of the local population.

A further 2.5 per cent of the area identify as Middle Eastern, Latin American or African while 1.4 per cent identify as other ethnicity.

The area is continuing to grow – the Howick Local Board area alone saw an increase of 13,845 people between the 2013 and 2018 census. Its growing popularity is no wonder, with unparalleled views of the beaches,

estuary and countryside. It also has comprehensive public amenities which include several large shopping centres and malls, excellent sports clubs, swimming pools, libraries, kindergartens, outstanding schools, movie theatres, community centres, arts centres and more.

Keep an eye out for various events throughout the year – the Howick Village Markets, Howick Christmas Fair, Brit and Euro Classic Car Show, an annual Anzac Day service on Stockade Hill and the always-popular Howick Santa Parade which draws thousands of people each year, are just a few. Its settlers’ past can be explored through the Howick Historical Village where local history is brought to life through local re-enactment days.

Close enough to motorways, hospitals and major transport links, yet just far enough away to relax and unwind away from the hustle and bustle of city living, it’s an unmissable opportunity.

New residents are encouraged to talk to their neighbours, visit information and community centres and explore the wider area including the rural route to Beachlands and Maraetai and nearby Clevedon. Discover an array of weekend markets and watch for special events. Most of all, just enjoy your new home and district – you are living in a wonderful part of Auckland.

On top with news

Local community publishing group Times Media has informed and entertained residents for 51 years and counting. It loves news and strives to keep its communities and its newest residents up-to-date with what’s going on around us.

The 100% Kiwi-owned company has the area wellcovered, with the Times delivered free to some 47,000 homes on Wednesday afternoons.

The paper offers a wide range of news coverage, including council decisions, sports, politics, the arts, education, health, policing and all manner of local issues and events. It also covers topics of national interest, which have an effect on the local area.

Regular features focus on real estate, motoring, retirement, dining and entertainment, health and wellbeing and continuing education which round out a comprehensive news service, which is pertinent, informative and entertaining. A classified section covers everything from situations vacant to real estate, trade services and more.

In addition, our sister company publishes a selection

of monthly lifestyle magazines, EastLife, Rural Living and Design & Build. Each appeals to a range of different audiences.

EastLife covers fashion, beauty, food, home decor, motoring, travel, lifestyle and a variety of profiles on celebrities and people in the area. EastLife is available free from select businesses and various drop boxes in shopping centres and throughout the district.

Rural Living is the pick for the Franklin ‘suits and gumboots’ community. It covers everything from animal rearing and pasture management to day-to-day living in a rural community. In addition, a ‘living’ section encompasses a range of other topics of interest such as health, beauty, fashion, food, motoring and travel. Rural Living delivers to RD within the Franklin area and copies can be picked up from various outlets.

Howick as it was

HO-ICK as it was pronounced by the early settlers, is named after the Northumberland seat of Earl Grey who was the Secretary of State of the colonies in the 1840s. He was also the instigator of the Fencible scheme. His property in Northumberland was inherited by his eldest son, Viscount Howick and is still the family seat.

The tangata-whenua (people of this land) were the Ngai Tai people of Tainui descent. They had lived here for more than 1000 years with pa (fortified villages) at Ohuia Rangi (Pigeon Mountain), Te Waiarohia (Musick Point) and Tuwakamana (Cockle Bay). Maori called Howick Owairoa and the district was called Paparoa.

The Howick, Pakuranga and Whitford areas were once part of the Fairburn claim. William Thomas Fairburn, with his wife and family, established a Church Missionary Society Mission Station at Maraetai in 1837. The local Maori insisted they buy the 40,000 acres between the Tamaki and Wairoa Rivers to prevent attack by the Thames and Waikato tribes.

In 1840, following the Treaty of Waitangi, the Government took 36,000 acres for the use of the Howick and Otahuhu Fencible settlements. Most of the remaining land was sold to settlers. The Government also paid Maori and returned most of the Wairoa Valley to William Fairburn.

Howick was the largest of the four Fencible villages which included Otahuhu, Onehunga, and Panmure. They were planned in 1846 to form a defence chain across the Auckland isthmus. The Howick contingent of soldier veterans from the Imperial Army arrived in the Waitemata Harbour in three ships, the “Sir George Seymour,” the “Minerva”, and the “Sir Robert Sale”. A government brig brought them from Auckland to Howick where they landed on the beach on November 15, 1847.

The now famous All Saints Church in Howick was built in readiness for the first Fencibles and held its first service on November 21, 6 days after the soldiers arrived.

The first settlers were met with hillsides covered in native grasses and little else. This meant that farming could start immediately but little accessible timber resulted in a lack of firewood. Until the area’s own timber supply was established, Maori supplied firewood from Waiheke Island and peat and cow pats also provided some households with raw energy for heating and cooking.

Because of its isolation, Howick grew very slowly and remained a village much longer than Otahuhu, Panmure and Onehunga. Telephone lines were laid in the area in 1909. By 1915, approximately 200 people lived in Howick with 60 registered ratepayers on the borough books. Eleven houses had telephone connections. The village boasted the Catholic Church, All Saints Anglican Church, Hardy’s Haberdashery, the Marine Hotel and the Post Office.

In 1922 it had a population of 502 and the village was gazetted as a town district. By 1927 the population had crept up to 545, in 1931 it reached 700 and in 1943 it was 850.

In 1925, electric power came to Howick and in 1931 a new concrete road was completed from Panmure. When this road was constructed it broke every rule in the book according to modern roading technology but after more than 40 years was still sound although the concrete portion was too narrow for modern transport needs.

It wasn’t until the mid 1960s that Auckland spread, extending through the Pakuranga swamp to join the village with the city.

Howick is now a ward of Auckland City and encompasses neighbouring areas such as Bucklands Beach, Pakuranga and Botany.

Mattson’s Shraeder Truck was the first motor lorry in Pakuranga, shown here in about 1916.

HISTORICAL PLACES OF INTEREST

The region’s history brings with it much character. Howick’s Maori history and pioneering past is well documented and remnants of both form places of interest today. Some sites visitors may enjoy are:

ALL SAINTS CHURCH is considered to be one of New Zealand’s outstanding early buildings. Designed by the Rev F Thatcher, it was pre-fabricated at St John’s College in Auckland and brought to Howick by sea. Completed in November 1847, it was the first building to be erected in Howick, and is one of the oldest churches in New Zealand.

THE GARDEN OF MEMORIES in Uxbridge Road was land originally bequeathed to the council by the late Miss E M Nixon. Today it is used as a memorial to the Tainui Maori of the district and the early European settlers.

SHAMROCK COTTAGE in Selwyn Road, just down from the village, was Howick’s first inn, called “The Royal Hotel”. Built in 1848, it is thought to be the second oldest building in the village, having originally been built as a “wet canteen” (liquor store) for the Fencible soldiers. The cottage was purchased in 1894 by Captain William C Daldy. He gave it its present name, after his first command, the schooner “Shamrock”. This unique building is now used as a restaurant.

HOWICK HISTORICAL VILLAGE. Visitors just love the chance to step back in time and experience the past at this wonderful Fencible settlement located within the boundaries of Lloyd Elsmore Park next to the Pakuranga

United Rugby Club. Walk around the seven-acre (2.8ha) site and explore gardens and buildings from the 1840 to 1880 period. There are more than 30 original colonial buildings collected on-site, including schools, a church, forge and general store. Chat to costumed staff in this living museum, or take a break to savour home-style food and real coffee in the neighbouring cafe. The museum, cafe and shop are open 7 days from 10am to 4pm. Closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day.

MUSICK POINT beyond Bucklands Beach on the promontory at the end of Tamaki Estuary was a Maori stronghold until 1821, when the Ngapuhi tribe from the North descended upon the district and decimated the local population. The radio station situated on the point is named after pioneer aviator Captain Edwin C Musick. The point provides spectacular views of the harbour.

STOCKADE HILL, overlooking Howick, has panoramic district and sea views. Women and children slept here at night for several weeks in 1863 when there was fear of Maori attack during the NZ Wars and Bavarian mercenaries, stationed here in 1863, erected a Christmas tree, believed to be one of the first in New Zealand. Howick’s War Memorial stands on Stockade Hill today.

HOWICK BEACH was the landing for the first soldiersettlers. Soon after their arrival, a short wharf was erected by the 58th Regiment for use at high tide only. A longer wharf was built in 1896, when sea transport was still preferable to the rough roads. It was demolished in 1936.

Selwyn Road, Howick circa 1920. Note Howick Wharf in the centre. Photos courtesy Howick & Districts Historical Society

EXPLORE HOWICK

Plenty of heritage

Past, present and future are all represented within this diverse district. From early Maori occupation and European settler roots to a new multicultural community, the greater Howick Ward has a great deal to offer visitors. The old suburb of Howick, from which the new ward takes its name, is a truly historic precinct with much to see and do for visitors of all persuasions. What’s more, most of it is free!

ATTRACTIONS

Safe and sandy beaches for swimming, sailing and water sports.

All Saints Church (one of the oldest churches in NZ and oldest building in the Manukau area). Cnr of Selwyn Rd and Cook St, Howick.

Howick Historical Village – an extensive collection of 30 original buildings dating from the early Howick settlement by the Fencibles (Irish regiment). Admission charge. Musick Point, Bucklands Beach peninsula –  Ngai Tai Pa at Te Waiarohia (Musick Point) or East Head as the first European settlers called it, was a Maori stronghold in the 1820s. Its European name is in honour of pioneer aviator, Captain Edwin C Musick. Extensive views of the Waitemata Harbour, Tamaki Strait and Hauraki Gulf.

Polish Heritage Trust Museum – Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm. Established by one of the original Polish refugees who arrived in New Zealand. Howick Village Markets for fresh food, plants and original gifts. Every Saturday 8am-12.30pm. Picton St, Howick Village. Markets – stalls, ethnic food, entertainment. From 5.30pm until midnight: Pakuranga – Saturday night, under The Warehouse, Reeves Rd; Botany – Wednesday night, under Hoyts, Botany Town Centre; Flat Bush Market, Ormiston Town Centre, usually Saturdays 9am-2pm.

ART GALLERIES

Uxbridge – Howick’s Art & Culture Centre, Uxbridge Rd, Howick, for exhibitions, classes, cafe and art gallery. Howick Art Group – Green Gables Cottage, Hawthornden Reserve, 61 Cook St, Howick. Open FridaySunday, 10am-3pm.

Te Tuhi – a nationally significant contemporary art gallery. 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga.

Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple Art Gallery, 16 Stancombe Road, Flat Bush.

EXPLORING ON FOOT

Three interesting walks of different areas are ready to be discovered using Howick Local Board’s free interactive walking app, Howick’s Heritage (search “Howick’s Heritage” in your app store).

1. Howick Main Street Stroll

2. Tamaki River Tour

3. Bucklands Beach Loop

An extensive network of walkways are ideal for nature lovers to explore the whole area and see native birds and flora – download the Howick Heritage app.

Barry Curtis Park – a 94 hectare park in Flat Bush, one of the biggest parks in New Zealand with walkways, playgrounds, skate park, basketball court and great venue for special events.

Lloyd Elsmore Park and community swimming pool, Cascades Rd, Pakuranga. Principally a sporting venue and leisure park with skate bowl.

Murphy’s Bush – explore one of the last and most extensive areas of lowland native kahikatea forest remaining in the Auckland region. Bush tracks and scenic picnic areas.

Explore Mangemangeroa Reserve and walk under the Whitford Road overpass.

SHOPPING

Howick Village for an intimate, boutique shopping experience, great cafes and its own radio station East FM Radio – Howick area 88.1FM, Botany and Flat Bush area 107.1FM.

Botany Town Centre – one of the largest shopping complexes in NZ including a library, entertainment venues, food outlets and other amenities. Ormiston Town Centre – designed for community, convenience, entertainment and easy living.

All Saints Church

MAORI CULTURE

Te Tahawai Marae. Edgewater College grounds, Edgewater Dr, Pakuranga. Larger Maori meeting house and marae.

Garden of Memories, Uxbridge Rd, Howick. Maori whare set in the gardens bequeathed by Emilia Maud Nixon to commemorate Howick’s pioneer days.

ASIAN CULTURE

Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, 16 Stancombe Rd, Flat Bush. Exhibition space and Water Drop Cafe, vegetarian cafe open 10am-4pm.

China Town, Ti Rakau Dr, Burswood for food and other products.

Meadowlands (Gooch Pl) for a selection of food outlets.

DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT

Diners are spoilt for choice throughout the district. Options to suit all tastes and budgets range from coffee lounges through to ethnic cafes, contemporary bistros, taverns and high-end restaurants. There is also an abundance of entertainment with three cinema complexes, ice skating, four 18-hole golf courses, ten-pin bowling, swimming pool, yacht clubs, numerous sports groups and much more.

Polish Heritage Trust Museum

Experience a slice of Poland

Hear stories of Poles in NZ.

History, culture, artworks and more … We welcome individuals & families. Groups & clubs please ring to book.

125 Elliot St, Howick Ph 09 533 3530

www.polishheritage.co.nz phtmuseum@outlook.com

Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sun 12noon-5pm Entry by donation (group fee applies)

Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple

Picture perfect!

There is much in the way of landmarks, scenic spots, historic locales and the like throughout our region to draw the focus of visitors and new residents. We’re sure some will already be familiar with the places pictured here but newcomers may have fun guessing where these photos were taken (answers below) while becoming familiar with their new home.

1. Mangemangeroa Walkway. 2. Cockle Bay. 3. Lloyd Elsmore Park. 4. Garden of Memories. 5. Howick Beach.

6. Ormiston Bridge. 7. Bucklands Beach Boardwalk. 8. Cascades Walkway.

9. Little Bucklands Beach. 10. Barry Curtis Park. 11. Howick Beach. 12. Barry Curtis Skate Park. 13. Howick Beach. 14. Cockle Bay. 15. Shelly Beach.

Park life – DISCOVER AND ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

You’ll find a range of stunning parks around your new home. Head to the top of Stockade Hill for impressive views of Howick’s coastline, the harbour and islands and main road, Picton Street.

Having earned its name from a stockade erected in the nineteenth century to protect settlers, Stockade Hill hosts regular events including annual Anzac Day services (April 25) in remembrance of New Zealand’s fallen soldiers.

There are so many beaches to choose from too and they’re easily accessible from anywhere in the Howick, Pakuranga, Botany, Ormiston or East Tamaki areas. There are some rules around dog walking but they’re not too onerous.

For those settling near Botany, head to Barry Curtis Park on Chapel Road. Named after a former mayor of Manukau, the park offers a range of amenities and events. The 94 hectare park is one of New Zealand’s largest and is an ongoing development, with wetlands, sports facilities, picnic areas and a large playground and has quickly become a favourite amongst locals.

For residents more inclined to the coast, Musick Point is well worth a visit. Located at the tip of a peninsula, it’s a popular spot for wedding photos, fishing, picnicking or to simply stroll and observe the picturesque coastal views. Undoubtedly, Lloyd Elsmore Park, bordered by Pakuranga and Cascades Roads, is one of the best in Auckland. Here, you’ll find a number of prominent sports clubs and facilities, including a gym, public swimming pool complex, a skate bowl and a children’s playground. Rugby, cricket, croquet, netball, BMX and hockey are

just a handful of the many sports on offer at the park which also provides large open spaces for major events and family outings.

The popular Howick Historical Village is next to the park and a great family activity. Pack a picnic on a sunny day and enjoy it under the shade of one of the many trees in the vast grounds.

Nature lovers will enjoy the range of incredible walkways dotted around the neighbourhood. Check out the Pakuranga Rotary Walkway to admire the glistening views of the Tamaki Estuary all the way to Pigeon Mountain. The Rotary Walk starts up the road and is around 13km-long and follows the Tamaki Estuary. It’s a beautiful walk and you can see all that’s going on across the river too and all the boats either moored or heading out for the day. There are plenty of places to stop for photos, a swig of water or a little food break.

While you’re there, head downhill to Half Moon Bay Marina for some well-earned refreshments and take in the sights and sounds. Stop off at the Bramley Drive entrance in Farm Cove for a 3D game of Snakes and Ladders – it’s popular with kids and those who are simply young at heart! Park up on Somerville Rd and head off on the Mangemangeroa Valley Walkway. Don’t forget good walking shoes and a water bottle because once you catch a glimpse of the views on offer, you won’t want to double back.

Another lovely spot is Murphy’s Bush with its extensive areas of lowland, native Kahikatea forest, tracks and picnic area.

Shelly Beach

Your Local Board

Your Local Board

Howick Local Board welcomes you

Howick Local Board welcomes you

As a new resident to the Howick Local Board area, we welcome you to a great part of Auckland. Howick Local Board is one of 21 local boards of Auckland Council. There are nine members on the board, elected by the community across three subdivisions Howick, Pakuranga and Botany. The local boards focus on local issues and advocate for the community.

There is a lot to see and do in your new community:

As a new resident to the Howick Local Board area, we welcome you to a great part of Auckland. Howick Local Board is one of 21 local boards of Auckland Council. There are nine members on the board, elected by the community across three subdivisions Howick, Pakuranga and Botany. The local boards focus on local issues and advocate for the community.

• 226 local parks and 14 sports parks

There is a lot to see and do in your new community:

• four libraries - at Howick, Botany, Highland Park and Pakuranga

• 226 local parks and 14 sports parks

• four libraries - at Howick, Botany, Highland Park and Pakuranga

• four recreation and leisure centres, including an aquatic centre and splash pad at Lloyd Elsmore in Pakuranga

• seven community halls and houses

• four recreation and leisure centres, including an aquatic centre and splash pad at Lloyd Elsmore in Pakuranga

Libraries

• seven community halls and houses

Find more venues, including how to book, online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Our libraries offer more than just books, they are great spaces for people to relax and study. They have free wi-fi, computers and a range of events and activities for children. Find out more at a u c k l a n d l i b r a r i e s g o v t n z . Our local libraries are at:

Libraries

Our libraries offer more than just books, they are great spaces for people to relax and study. They have free wi-fi, computers and a range of events and activities for children. Find out more at a u c k l a n d l i b r a r i e s . g o v t . n z . Our local libraries are at:

• Highland Park Library, 16 Highland Park Dr, Highland Park, 09 535 5935

• Botany Library, Botany Town Centre, 09 272 0010.

• Highland Park Library, 16 Highland Park Dr, Highland Park, 09 535 5935.

• Pakuranga Library, Aylesbury St, Pakuranga Plaza, Pakuranga, 09 576 5269

• Botany Library, Botany Town Centre, 09 272 0010

• Howick Library, 25 Uxbridge Rd, Howick, 09 534 5301

• Pakuranga Library, Aylesbury St, Pakuranga Plaza, Pakuranga, 09 576 5269

• Howick Library, 25 Uxbridge Rd, Howick, 09 534 5301.

Recreation centres

Recreation centres

• Howick Leisure Centre, 563 Pakuranga Road, Howick, 09 261 8436.

Recreation centres

• Howick Leisure Centre, 563 Pakuranga Road, Howick, 09 261 8436.

• Howick Leisure Centre, 563 Pakuranga Road, Howick, 09 261 8436.

• Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure, Sir Lloyd Drive, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, 09 535 5502. Check out the splash pad over the summer.

• Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure, Sir Lloyd Drive, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, 09 535 5502. Check out the splash pad over the summer.

• Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure, Sir Lloyd Drive, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, 09 535 5502. Check out the splash pad over the summer.

• Marina Fitness, Level 1, Compass Building, Ara Tai Rd, Half Moon Bay, 09 534 3590.

• Marina Fitness, Level 1, Compass Building, Ara Tai Rd, Half Moon Bay, 09 534 3590

• Marina Fitness, Level 1, Compass Building, Ara Tai Rd, Half Moon Bay, 09 534 3590

• Pakuranga Leisure Centre, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga (entrance through William Roberts Rd), 09 261 8391.

• Pakuranga Leisure Centre, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga (entrance through William Roberts Rd), 09 261 8391

• Pakuranga Leisure Centre, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga (entrance through William Roberts Rd), 09 261 8391.

Auckland Council services

Safeswim gives you up to the minute information on water quality and swimming conditions at your local beaches. Go to safeswim.org.nz

Auckland Council services

Auckland Council services

Rubbish and recycling

Rubbish and recycling

Rubbish and recycling

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Water

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Public transport

Public transport

The area is served by a bus service. There is a ferry service between city and Half Moon Bay. Timetable and service information

The area is served by a bus service. There is a ferry service between city and Half Moon

The area is served by a bus service. There is a ferry service between city and Half Moon Bay.

Where to walk your dog

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Where to walk your dog

Where to walk your dog

Lloyd Elsmore Park has a dedicated dog park

Many of our parks and beaches allow you to walk your dog without a leash but there are some exceptions so check out the handy search function at

Many of our parks and beaches allow you to walk your dog without a leash but there are some exceptions so check out the handy search function at

Many of our parks and beaches allow you to walk your dog without a leash but there are some exceptions so check out the handy search function at

Reporting a problem

Reporting a problem

Reporting a problem

If you see a maintenance issue, something is broken or the rubbish bin is overflowing, at one of our local parks, beaches, maunga (volcanic cones) or community facilities go to a

If you see a maintenance issue, something is broken or the rubbish bin is overflowing, at one of our local parks, beaches, maunga (volcanic cones) or community facilities go to a u

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For general inquiries, including dog and noise control, call Auckland Council on 09 301 0101.

For general inquiries, including dog and noise control, call Auckland Council on 09 301 0101.

Contact us

Contact us

For general inquiries, including dog and noise control, call Auckland Council on 09 301 0101. Contact us

Visit: aucklandcouncil.govt.nz | Follow: Facebook.com/HowickLB

Visit: aucklandcouncil.govt.nz | Follow: Facebook.com/HowickLB

Phone: 09 572 0148

Enquire: howicklocalboard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Visit: aucklandcouncil.govt.nz | Follow: Facebook.com/HowickLB

Phone: 09 572 0148

Write: Howick Local Board, 1 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga 2010

Phone: 09 572 0148

Enquire: howicklocalboard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Enquire: howicklocalboard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Write: Howick Local Board, 1 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga 2010

Write: Howick Local Board, 1 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga 2010

Our gorgeous coast

The Pohutukawa Coast and districts encompasses an enormous area of south eastern Auckland comprising farmland, hilly ranges incorporating 14,000 hectares of native forest, beautiful views and beaches and some popular suburbs just off the beaten track. The Pohutukawa Coast Loop is highly recommended – take a country drive through these seaside and rural communities.

WHITFORD

• Home to Ayrlies Garden and Wetlands, one of the select few New Zealand gardens of international significance.

• Turanga Creek Winery boasts fine wine, delicious food and impressive views.

• Hit the greens at the Whitford Park Golf Club, with its lovely course open to visitors.

BEACHLANDS

• The Pine Harbour Marina complex is home to restaurants with spectacular views.

• Visit the scenic Pohutukawa Coast trail for a spot of adventure. The walkway runs along the coast from Pine Harbour marina to Maraetai, 8.2km for walkers and bikes.

• Checking out the many stunning beaches and reserves is a must-do for nature lovers.

• The old Beachlands shops with cafes, restaurants and gift shops.

• The hustle and bustle of Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre is perfect for meeting with friends for shopping, coffee and a bite to eat.

• Rydges Formosa Golf Resort is set on 170 sprawling hectares with amazing views.

Hunua Falls Magazine Bay

Whitford

MARAETAI

• Maraetai means ‘meeting place by the sea’ in Maori and is home to beautiful beaches and reserves.

• Omana Reserve, a beautiful stretch of coast lined with Pohutukawa trees that display their red blooms around Christmas time.

• Duder Regional Park has many heritage walking tracks with some spectacular views of Waiheke Island and beyond. To cool down you can head to Duders Beach for a quick swim or a picnic with the family.

• Maraetai Beach, a beautiful and popular swimming spot popular for water sports, with food outlets.

• Umupuia Marae – the ancestral home of the Ngai Tai people who are the Mana Whenua of the area.

CLEVEDON

• The Clevedon Village Farmer’s Market is on every Sunday at 107 Monument Road with a selection of delicious food stalls and organic fruit and veg stalls dotted around the Clevedon Showgrounds.

• The Clevedon Scenic Reserve is perfect for adventurous locals and nature lovers.

• Clevedon Animal Farm offers a range of activities for all ages, including performing animals, horse riding, farm walks and rides for the family, children’s parties and school holiday events.

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AND BEYOND

• Hunua Regional Park has biking and walking trails through this extensive native bushland.

• Hunua Falls, a beautiful waterfall, with picnic facilities and walking tracks.

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SOD TURNED ON FINAL STAGE OF THE Eastern Busway

Work on the final stage of east Auckland’s largest public transport project is now under way and it will take about four years to complete.

The Eastern Busway is being delivered by the Eastern Busway Alliance in partnership with mana whenua, Auckland Transport (AT), Auckland Council and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

It’s expected to carry more than 30,000 people daily between east Auckland and the rail network in Panmure once fully operational.

In April, a group of officials and elected representatives including Transport and Auckland Minister Michael Wood, Auckland mayor Wayne Brown, Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown, and Howick ward councillors Sharon Stewart and Maurice

Williamson helped to turn the first sod for stages twofour of the busway in Pakuranga.

The final stage connects Pakuranga Plaza with Botany Town Centre and includes new paths for walking and cycling, urban renewal initiatives and general traffic improvements.

It’s jointly funded by the Crown, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Council.

The availability of funding for the full project is yet to be confirmed and options are being explored to enable completion.

Funding has been confirmed for stages two and three of the busway, running between Pakuranga

Artists view of the new busway looking along Ti Rakau Drive, towards Botany Town Centre.

and Burswood, and with an on-road connection from Burswood along Ti Rakau Drive to Botany. This part includes the Reeves Road Flyover in Pakuranga.

AT interim chief executive Mark Lambert says the project will deliver great benefits for the community.

“One example of this is people will be able travel between Botany and Britomart by bus and train in less than about 40 minutes, which is 20 minutes faster than the current journey times.

“As part of our commitment to sustainability, this project will encourage the use of walking, cycling and public transport. The buses that use this infrastructure will be electric, creating a transport future for Auckland that is cleaner, quieter and more comfortable for all.”

The project’s Pakuranga to Botany stage includes a controversial decision for it to cut through the residential suburb of Burswood, which requires the purchase of dozens of homes in that community.

Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown says it’s good to see construction on the busway’s next stage and the Flyover is finally under way.

“The Flyover has been talked about for decades and it’s great to see it’s finally seeing progress.

“It appears funding for the remaining stage of the busway towards Botany and the Botany bus station has

not been confirmed by the Government, meaning further uncertainty for the project.

“Despite Aucklanders being fleeced with the regional fuel tax on the promise this would be used to complete the Eastern Busway, we’re being forced to pay more to get less by a Government which is good at announcements but poor at delivery.”

Dean Kimpton, AT’s incoming chief executive, says the project is generating hundreds of jobs in the short-term and providing work for thousands of people and dozens of businesses in the supply and construction sector.

Among the people at the sod turning for the final stage of the Eastern Busway were Transport Minister Michael Wood, fifth from left, and Auckland mayor Wayne Brown, seventh from left.

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The Busway will carry 30,000 people daily between east Auckland and Panmure

EDUCATION

Owairoa Primary School has been proudly offering high quality education to primary-aged students in East Auckland for 60 years. With a proven track record, a reliable and stable management structure and consistently producing high levels of student achievement, Owairoa Primary School is proud to be at the forefront of education and is certainly a name that you can trust.

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Howick 2014, Auckland

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Term One: Monday, Jan 30 (earliest), Tuesday, Feb 7 (latest) – Thursday, April 6

Term Two: Monday, April 24 – Friday, June 30

Term Three: Monday, July 17 – Friday, September 22

Term Four: Monday, October 9 – no later than Wednesday, December 20*

Term One 2024: Monday, Jan 29 (earliest), Wednesday, Feb 7 (latest) – Friday, April 12

*For primary, intermediate and special schools: or to a day in December that ensures that the school has been open for instruction for a minimum of 384 half-days in 2023. For secondary and composite schools: or to a day in December which ensures that the school has been open for instruction for 380 half-days in 2023.

Local schools deliver

Good schools are usually one of the first things considered when moving into a new district, and east Auckland has no shortage of them. Howick Ward has many fine schools on offer and, in most cases, children attend the school closest to them. However, they can attend any state school, which does not have an enrolment scheme.

Where there is an enrolment scheme, home zone

children are taken first. If more places are available, candidates are usually chosen via a ballot system. When considering a school, it’s important to check its distance from home or perhaps to your work place.

Find out if the route is safe to walk or whether children take a school bus or public transport. Ask about uniforms, the cost of fees and donations and, if needed, whether there is an after-school programme nearby.

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Children at Macleans Primary School come from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, representing up to thirty cultures in any one year.

Where there is passion in learning, there is greater motivation to succeed. Our curriculum provides every student with many opportunities to engage, learn, grow, and achieve.

• Exci�ng learning pathways cater for all students’ abili�es and future needs.

• The Innova�on Stream prepares our students to be cri�cal thinkers and problem solvers for a rapidly changing modern world.

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Emergency care

New residents will find general practitioners in easy reach of almost any suburban street. Importantly, east Auckland is also served by several after-hours clinics with East Care Accident and Medical among the best known for its 7am11pm service.

East Care has played an integral role in the health of its local community for more than 20 years. Formed in 1988 by a co-operative of 44 local doctors, the services have been continually expanded; in 2007 a new building opened at the rear of the original complex and accommodates East Health, a diagnostic laboratory, and Dilworth

Hearing. With a pharmacy, plaster room, physiotherapy clinic and dentists as well as a comprehensive specialist centre in the original building, patients will find almost any service they need on site, meaning ease and convenience.

The greater Howick and Pakuranga area is served by Middlemore Hospital near Papatoetoe, but a maternity complex, Botany Downs Maternity Unit, is located on Botany Rd next to East Care A&M and there is an ambulance station at Highland Park.

The Doctors on Ti Rakau Drive provides urgent care services 8am6pm for accidents, injuries and other unexpected illness.

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Total WELLBEING

You’ll find an abundance of health and beauty treatment opportunities in east Auckland. Whether it’s a special occasion or simply general upkeep, local residents will find the district offers beauty and massage therapists, hairdressers, nail technicians and various health practitioners, including acupuncturists.

Whether you’re looking for a deep cleansing facial, Thai herbal massage, traditional Chinese medicine or an express pedicure, there is no end of clinics, studios or salons to choose from.

Natural health therapists offer many forms of relief from various problems and conditions, aiming to give their clients relief from distressing conditions.

For some, a spa treatment, inner cleaning, hair appointment, skin rejuvenation or massage is a regular ritual not to be missed.

Explore your local area and discover a wealth of professionals ready to help you look and feel your best.

We are a group of doctors, nurses and people trained and skilled in health care. Our Primary Health Organisation has 19 clinics and 100 General Practitioners located in Howick, Pakuranga, Botany Junction, Beachlands, Clevedon, Kawakawa Bay, Ormiston, Highbrook & Pukekohe areas.

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Tooth truths

Most people want pearly white teeth, delivering a beaming, bright smile. However, tooth loss (by accident or from necessity) can result in further problems too.

That said, should you lose teeth or need to have them extracted, don’t panic because there is an abundance of dentists and other specialists who are ready to assist, with dentures and implants most often the best options.

Although missing teeth can impact on appearance, worse things can happen if they are not replaced. Malocclusion describes a number of conditions which affect the alignment of teeth. One type of malocclusion can occur when missing teeth aren’t replaced.

Teeth alongside gaps can (effectively) move toward each other; this may result in a partial gap and crooked teeth, difficult to clean and maintain. This shift in alignment may also impact the bite and the way food is chewed.

Besides the possibility of having overgrown or crooked teeth, such situations can even result in bone resorption or

bone loss. Without teeth to support the mouth, gums and jawbones begin to deteriorate and bone loss will cause cheeks and lips to look sunken.

In addition, severe tooth issues may lead to infections, which can have wider, serious consequences.

Fortunately, there are options for tooth replacements with treatments varying on a case-by-case basis, taking such issues as how many teeth need to be replaced into account. Replacement options include dental implants, bridges and partial or full dentures. There are many different types of partial dentures, including acrylic dentures, flexible dentures and also vitallium (chrome cobalt) options all available through local experts.

Teeth have important jobs to do. To begin with, simply by making enable us to better chew our food, they help improve digestion, ensuring we receive optimum nutrition from food. And, they also play a part in pronunciation of words, aiding communication even in so simple a task as asking the experts for help.

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Eye HEALTH

We all know the importance of regular eye testing, especially if there is a family history of poor eyesight or eye disease. In the industrial workplace, eyes at risk can be protected by wearing safety glasses and, remember, driving is impossible if eyesight fails. Holding a driver’s licence is dependent on good vision and motorists are advised to have an eyesight test every two years.

Failing eyesight or other severe eyesight problems may be prevented or rectified by consulting an optometrist regularly. While biennial eye testing is recommended, there are times when more frequent testing may be required.

These include during a child’s growing years when the eye is also growing, in middle life when the focusing system begins to weaken, and in later years when eye health problems begin to occur such as cataracts and glaucoma.

Regular eye checks can help preserve eyesight but

injuries can still occur. The eye is extremely sensitive and it is easy to aggravate an injury. In almost every instance, proper medical aid is advised.

CHURCHES

ST PAUL’S IN THE PARK ANGLICAN CHURCH

141 Chapel Rd, Flat Bush

All welcome to our multi-cultural congregation!

For any enquiries please contact Reverend Warner Wilder 021 548 407 warnerwilder30@gmail.com www.stpaulsinthepark.nz

For more info, please contact: Phone: 09 534 2305 (Tues-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm)

Email: office@stjohnsbb.org.nz

Website: www.stjohnsbb.org.nz

All Saints Anglican Church

Howick

Cnr Cook Street & Selwyn Road

Howick

09 534 6864

Website

www.allsaintshowick.org.nz

Email office@allsaintshowick.org.nz

Holy Communion Sunday

7:30am and 9:30am Wednesday 10:00am

Please call or email for information about:

• In person and online worship

• Childrens fellowship

• Community services

• The Selwyn Centre

• Seasons for Growth

• Thursdays@7 Concert programme

St Andrew’s Church Centre

Cnr Ridge Rd & Vincent Street

“to know Christ and make Him known”

… a community which demonstrates a faith that is Spirit led genuinely connected welcoming serving and reaching out at St Andrew’s, you’ll find traditional and family worship services

children’s and youth programmes

Girls’ Brigade Mainly Music Opportunity Shop

Venue for weddings, funerals and general hire

Phone 09 535 4403

www.howpres.org.nz

St Peters Anglican Church

Pakuranga

71 Udys Road

Pakuranga

09 576 7817

Website https://vicar15.wixsite.com/ stpeterspakuranga

Email vicar@stpeterspakuranga.org.nz

Holy Communion Sunday

8:30am Traditional 10:00am Family Service with Sunday School for ages 2-13

Community Programmes include:

• Children and Youth Programmes

• Seasonal Socials

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Final FAREWELL

Discussing funerals and death is seldom easy but working through this process with reassuring and approachable professionals helps put people at ease.

Families place considerable trust in funeral directors at an extremely difficult time and, fortunately, this region is privileged to have the services of long-standing and reputable companies which offer practical and emotional support.

Flexible and culturally-sensitive, local directors can help with suggestions for venues, caskets, flowers, service details, brochures and more. They can also advise on ways in which to involve family, friends and grandchildren in the service and can, generally, take care of special burial or cremation requests too.

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There’s no need to travel far for a decent shopping mall – the shopping facilities found in the Howick, Pakuranga and Botany area rival any others in New Zealand.

Botany Town Centre is one of the biggest combination mall and outdoor shopping centres in Australasia. It offers a mix of chain stores, speciality boutiques and department stores. The centre also includes a Hoyts Cinema, food courts, cafes, banks, medical facilities and supermarkets with a Wednesday night market from 5.30pm.

Residents will also find a welcoming village atmosphere at Howick which prides itself on its ambience and a largely owner-operated retail environment with many cafes and

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upmarket bars. Both a library and Uxbridge Arts & Culture are in the heart of town.

Markets are a part of weekend life in Howick Village. On Saturdays the popular farmers’ market with food, produce, plants and gifts operates outside the Information Centre in Picton Street.

Pakuranga Plaza, which has a major development pending, is a pleasant mall with an easy-to-access mix of shops and convenience services. A library, community centre and Te Tuhi Centre for Arts is just a step or two away. Pakuranga Plaza encompasses food options, gym, supermarket, post shop and banks with a petrol station on the outer fringe. The Pakuranga Night Markets operate under The Warehouse on Saturday evenings.

Ormiston Town Centre in March 2022 celebrated its second birthday. This new facility services a growing new area in the east. You’ll find two major supermarkets there, the usual big chain stores, great eating options and a regular market.

The district enjoys several smaller satellite shopping centres, including Meadowlands with its supermarket and service facilities and shops and Botany South and Bishop’s Gate where there is also a Mitre 10 Mega DIY store.

With shops covering everything from clothing and footwear through to food, beauty, gifts and much more, it’s hard to not find exactly what you’re looking for.

Eating out

There is no shortage of wonderful cuisine options in Howick, Pakuranga and surrounds.

The beauty of our local dining scene is that there seems to be something for everyone. Eastern ethnic restaurants offer Thai, Indian, Japanese, Chinese, Malaysian, Cambodian and Vietnamese cuisine. On another note, there are gorgeous flavours from the Mediterranean and European countries, such as Italy, which is time-honoured for its cuisine.

Naturally, some venues offer Pacific rim menus and most Euro-style restaurants feature a good sampling of seafood, such a part of the New Zealand culture. The area boasts some great waterfront restaurants at Bucklands Beach, Eastern Beach, Cockle Bay, Half Moon Bay Marina and the surrounding area.

Importantly, there are family-friendly BYO cafes, fully licensed, upmarket venues with a touch of city chic and numerous convivial pubs which also offer entertainment. Go beachfront, trendy street café, coffee shop, takeaway or rural, there’s a place for you.

Home décor

Homeowners building new or updating an existing property will have a myriad things to consider from soft furnishings, paint colours, and new flooring through to wall art, occasional furniture and accessories of every description.

Whether titivating just one room, contemplating a complete upgrade or outfitting a brand new build, it’s never an easy job bringing everything together. Getting the look right often requires expert assistance.

The good news is the Howick Ward has a wealth of retailers, professionals and tradespeople who are qualified to help solve a myriad of interior design and home decorating projects.

Whether looking for products, advice or services, key people are available to ensure a satisfactory outcome to your search.

Residents can find everything from cost-effective do-ityourself options through to custom-made bespoke gems.

When it comes to protecting the investment you have made in your home by keeping up with ongoing

maintenance, repairs and regular makeovers, the area is well-served by companies which will get the job done for you or help you to make the most of your own efforts.

Kitchen Refacing and Renovating

Dream Doors can reimagine your kitchen with the seamless experience of replacing doors, drawer fronts and benchtops. Choose from a range of high quality products and bring your vision of a beautiful kitchen to life. Talk to us about your FREE Design Consultation.

Refurbishments and renovations are generally an ongoing task as a homeowner and are essential to protect a property investment.

Because the home usually revolves around family needs that change with time, maintaining and adapting a home can alter with the passing of years. Rumpus rooms and swimming pools which seemed like a good idea when children were young, may no longer be required when a couple reaches retirement age.

Before undertaking any major alteration, take a good look around and decide whether to do the job yourself or to employ expert help. Busy professionals may decide to employ a project manager to source products, organise consents, book trades and supervise the whole job.

The newly retired may opt for the same track if the job seems too big for them. On the other hand, with more leisure time, they may enjoy sourcing their own materials. Whether recreating space for a new use, extending a home to accommodate a growing family,

tackling landscaping or just revamping the interior, it pays to have a sound plan. Compare quotes and ask for recommendations when new to an area.

The local district is blessed with tradespeople, landscapers and specialist companies such as kitchen and bathroom experts, who can assist with every type of home maintenance. Most companies work within a range of budgets and willingly provide in-home consultations with a free measure and quote. Some will even bring sample materials to make choosing easy.

Pool area safety

To help prevent needless drownings, Auckland Council checks compliance of all residential pools every three years.

WHY YOU NEED TO RESTRICT ACCESS TO YOUR POOL

The leading causes of children, five and younger, drowning or being injured in pools are:

• unsupervised access to pools through faulty gates and barriers

• ladders left against the pool and gates propped open

• small portable pools remaining full of water without supervision or a complying barrier.

Any portable or inflatable pool that can hold 400mm depth of water or more is required to have a barrier by law. Other portable pools like paddling pools should be supervised at all times and emptied after use.

You have to maintain the barriers, fences, self-closing gates and latches and ensure they are working correctly.

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Homeowners, tenants, landlords and property managers carry joint responsibility for pool safety. Make sure the pool is always secure and ensure safety through regular maintenance of fences and gates.

HOW TO RESTRICT ACCESS TO YOUR POOL

By law, all pools, including small heated pools (spas, hot tubs, etc), must have a barrier to prevent unsupervised access to the immediate pool area by children younger than five years old.

A pool barrier must restrict access to the pool from:

• the house

• other buildings

• vehicle or pedestrian access ways

• other areas of the property.

WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED IN YOUR POOL AREA

Non-pool related items and activities can not be located inside the pool area. These include:

• clothes lines

• play equipment

• vegetable gardens

• dog kennels

• general storage areas.

If we have your pool recorded as being empty, contact Council for an inspection before you refill it.

POOL BARRIER SAFETY CHECKLIST

Pool barriers:

• must restrict access to the pool and the immediate pool area

• must be at least 1.2m in height above the ground and any permanent projection (for example, steps, retaining walls, raised gardens, etc) or object placed on the ground outside and within 1.2m of the barrier

• must have no climbable features on the outside of the barrier (or adjoining barrier) that could be used for climbing unless they are spaced at least 900mm apart

• must not have any gaps that exceed 100mm in or under it, including pet doors

• trellis or mesh fencing around the pool higher than 1.8m must have openings 35mm or less, or be fitted with a protective cover

• with height between 1.2m-1.8m must have openings 10mm or less, or be fitted with a protective cover. Ensure there are no trees that could assist young children climbing the fence.

For pools (including freestanding pools and swim spas), installed after January 1, 2017, removable ladders are not allowed unless they are enclosed by a complying barrier and gate.

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The Best Hidden Secret

– Bucklands Beach Yacht Club facilities

With the wonderful vista ideally suited for special wedding shots, superb food, flexible function rooms and easy parking, why not book your wedding with us? We also offer our facilities for conferences, meetings and other special occasions such as birthdays.

SAILING – a sport for life

On the water

There are a plethora of leisure activities to keep eastern district residents happy. In particular, this area enjoys a beautiful coastline with sheltered beaches and harbour access, making water sports and related activities popular. Sailing in its many forms occupies both young and old, and there are yachting and sailing clubs with opportunities to learn.

Fishing is a major pastime in the area with a number of fishing competitions held throughout the year. Many locals own leisure craft, however, those without a boat can take advantage of local charters, which operate day and night fishing trips. Moorings and a hardstand at Half Moon Bay Marina and Pine Harbour Marina plus associated businesses help make life easy for boat and yacht owners.

There is a passenger ferry service to the city and to Waiheke from both Pine Harbour and Half Moon Bay marinas. A vehicular ferry to Waiheke Island also operates from Half Moon Bay. Other water sports include windsurfing, water skiing and scuba diving with affordable P.A.D.I. diver training available.

From childhood, right through the rest of their lives, people can participate in sailing. Sailors gain life experience in the sport of sailing. It builds confidence, inspires courage and rewards perseverance amongst children.

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Active community

Enjoy sports? So do we in the Howick Ward. There is a rich variety of affordable sporting options for residents of all ages and abilities. Whether seeking competitive or social sports and recreation opportunities, there is no shortage of diverse options for young and old.

Catering for mainstream and unusual sports alike, Howick Ward offers world-class sporting venues in various codes, ranging from the international standard hockey turf in Pakuranga to Rydges Formosa Golf Resort in Beachlands.

A number of bowling clubs are dotted around the region, as are tennis courts for both competitive and public use. Cycling is a popular sport too.

Pakuranga boasts one of the largest rugby clubs in the country, and Lloyd Elsmore Park, where the club is based, also hosts

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a range of other sports including hockey, touch, badminton, netball, boxing, bowls, athletics, harriers, cricket, BMX, swimming and skateboarding.

Martial arts are well catered for across the wider suburban districts, and there are also softball, baseball, croquet, squash, rugby league and football clubs in the area, not to mention ten pin bowling, an active darts club, pony clubs and fishing clubs. Ice skating and polo can also be enjoyed in the area.

When it comes to water sports outside of the pool, wind-surfing and sailing are both big in the region. Golfers can also count themselves spoiled for choice. There are no less than four 18-hole golf courses and a driving range in the region plus plenty more on the outer fringes.

• Six all-weather courts

• Organised Senior ‘social’ tennis, on five occasions a week

• Professional coaching available for all levels of play

• Free Junior coaching sessions Saturday morning

• Free 6 week beginner coaching lessons for new senior memberships

• Hello Tennis Academy – New Zealand’s only free Tennis Academy

• Fully serviced clubhouse

We welcome new members of all ages and playing ability …………come and join us!

Pakuranga Tennis Club

101 Pigeon Mountain Rd

Ph: 534 1038

Email: paktennis@xtra.co.nz

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/pakurangatc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TennisPakuranga/ @tennispakuranga

New cars AND REPAIRS

Your vehicle’s maintenance is important and you’ll find a wide selection of specialists dealing in everything from automotive repairs to panel-beating, auto-electrical maintenance, vehicle air conditioning, tyre servicing and more.

There are a multitude of sites for Warrant of Fitness checks and renewal of road user charges for those driving diesel vehicles.

What’s more, one doesn’t have to drive far from any location before passing a service station where petrol and other commodities are available.

Howick Ward is also blessed with car wash and valet services and when it comes to buying a brand new or used vehicle, there are a number of choices including respected franchised dealerships offering a wide variety of leading makes and models including hybrid and electric vehicles.

Vincent Street AUTO CENTRE

Mark Varga and Grant Irwin

VENUE

VENUE FOR HIRE

Based in the heart of Pakuranga is the Montressors Function Centre, located in the Pakuranga United Rugby Club clubrooms, specialising in weddings, birthdays, corporate and social events for many occasions from awards ceremonies to business seminars.

Four event spaces

MONTRESSORS

Traditional function space

220 person seated capacity

300 person classroom capacity

400 person cocktail capacity

Catering, Bar and AV available

TREVOR KING BAR (TK)

Sports Bar

200 person capacity

Catering and Bar available

Limited AV available

DUFTY BELL LOUNGE

Lounge overlooking Bell Park

230 people capacity

Catering, Bar and AV available

BOARDROOM

Meeting room

15 person capacity

Catering, Bar and AV available

TYPES OF EVENTS

• Corporate Events

• Sports Awards

• Birthday Parties

• Funerals

• Quiz Nights

• Chess Tournaments

• Boxing Matches

• School Events

• Parties

• AGMs

• Weddings

All Welcome – YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER

Contact Kiri Kay | Email functions@purc.co.nz

Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga | wwww.montressors.co.nz

CATERING BY SIX SIXTY SIX Menus to fit all price points

ON PREMISES LICENCE

Anyone can come in and have a drink