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OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA

Leading the way with high-quality Catholic education

Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Howick has an unparalleled 176-year history of providing outstanding education to every pupil who passes through its doors.

The proudly Catholic school is one of the oldest in the country and is led by experienced principal Louise Campbell. “This has been a very high-performing school serving Catholic families and supporting excellence in education in east Auckland for many years,” she says.

The most recent Education Review Office (ERO) report highlights its numerous positive attributes including high-quality teaching practice and strong performance in achieving valued outcomes for its students.

FAITH IS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING

“What makes us different from other schools is we’re a Catholic integrated school, so our faith is what leads and underpins us,” Louise says.

“Our vision statement is: ‘Confidently living, learning, and serving with Jesus as our guide’. This drives everything we do. That Catholic ethos is the

foundation from which we work.”

The school has a strong connection with Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Howick’s Picton Street.

WE EDUCATE THE WHOLE CHILD

The school is proud of its graduate profile, which details the outcomes it aims to achieve for every pupil. The profile is based on four dispositions: Being effective collaborators, communicators, critical and creative thinkers, who demonstrate the values of resilience, service, courage, justice and respect.

“We endeavour to empower students to display all of these things,” Louise explains. “That typifies us. We educate and provide academic, spiritual, physical and emotional growth opportunities for the whole child.”

Another aspect, setting Our Lady Star of the Sea School apart, is its commitment to equity and excellence in achievement.

Every student is encouraged and supported to progress and thrive to the best of their ability. The school has high expectations for every student.

Students flourish through opportunities to participate in camps as well as sporting and creative pursuits including cultural groups, productions, music and the arts. The high quality of the school’s physical environment is noticeable. It puts a major effort into creating play and outdoor spaces conducive to learning and collaboration; supporting students to play effectively.

PARENTS ARE A KEY PART OF THEIR CHILD’S LEARNING JOURNEY AT OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA

Anyone arriving at the school is greeted warmly and made to feel welcome. The school has an opendoor policy and its parents and families are well connected to their child’s education.

The staff and leadership team work in close partnership with the community to ensure the best outcomes for each student.

Louise says: “It’s all part of the hospitality, warmth, connection, and community spirit that exists here. The Mercy Sisters who operated our school in years gone by had hospitality among their values. That’s something that’s remained here and is still very important to us today.

“There’s a connectedness and strong sense of community here that’s felt by families and our staff and students.”

STRONG SENSE OF FAMILY MAINTAINED

CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY

Our Lady Star of the Sea School cares for its students and is focused on creating empowered citizens of the future.

Navigating towards excellence

AND SERVING WITH JESUS AS OUR GUIDE

The connection the students feel to the school is so strong and enduring that it’s common for them to return as adults and enrol their own children at Our Lady Star of the Sea School. There is a philosophy that once someone is part of the school’s family, they always will be.

Our Lady Star of the Sea School is a member of the Enviroschools programme and takes part in environmental actions involving recycling, reducing waste and worm farming, among other sustainable actions. The school also stages what may be the most well-known and popular annual Gala in all of east Auckland, drawing people from around the community each year.

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 52 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 Howick and Pakuranga Times delivered free to about 70 pickup locations throughout the district each Wednesday.

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.

CONTENTS

The EastLife section incorporated in the paper, covers fashion, beauty, food, home decor, motoring, travel, lifestyle and a variety of profiles on celebrities and people in the area.

In addition, our sister company publishes a selection of monthly lifestyle magazines, Rural Living and Design & Build. Each appeals to a range of different audiences.

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.

Visit www.times.co.nz, www.eastlife.co.nz, or www.ruralliving.co.nz to see digital versions of the publications.

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.

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.

Top left: Picton Street, Howick c1925. Bottom right: Shamrock Cottage c1945. Photo courtesy Alan La Roche

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 Rd, 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).

Garden of Memories

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.

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

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

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.

Guang Shan Buddhist Temple

1. Cockle Bay. 2. Little Bucklands Beach. 3. Mangemangeroa Walkway. 4. Cockle Bay. 5. Howick Beach. 6. Half Moon Bay Marina. 7. Howick Beach.

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.

8. Barry Curtis Park. 9. Howick Beach. 10. Snakes and Ladders Playground. 11. Mellons Bay. 12. Pigeon Mountain. 13. Cockle Bay. 14 Waitawa Regional Park. 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.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

• FENCING

• CONSTRUCTION

• INCAPACITY • ELDER LAW

• CROSS LEASE TITLES

• JANINE CLARKE

• EMPLOYMENT

• CAVEATS

• FENCIBLE LAW

• RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES

• UNIT TITLES

• CLARKE

LAVANYA DUNRAJ

• LICENCES

• MORTGAGES

• LEANNE BURKE

• LAND TRANSFER

• DISTRICT COURT • DUE DILIGENCE • BUSINESS

• PROBATE ADMINISTRATION

• FAMILY COURT

• FENCIBLE LAW

• CONVEYANCING • PROPERTY • WILLS • ESTATES • RICHARD SOCIETIES • LENDING • SPORTS LAW

• TONI BEAZLEY-FIELD • FAMILY LAW • CUSTODY • FAMILY TESTAMENTARY PROMISES • BUILDING • JANINE CLARKE • SUBDIVISIONS • FENCING • CONSTRUCTION ADULT RELATIONSHIPS • JANINE CLARKE • EMPLOYMENT • CAVEATS • FENCIBLE LAW • CROSS CLARKE • EASEMENTS • LEASES • LAVANYA DUNRAJ • LICENCES • MORTGAGES • RESIDENTIAL PROBATE

• LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

• LEANNE BURKE • LAND TRANSFER • DISTRICT COURT LAW

• VENDOR WARRANTIES

• FAMILY COURT

• FENCIBLE LAW • CONVEYANCING • PROPERTY GALBRAITH • CLUBS & SOCIETIES • LENDING • SPORTS LAW

• TONI BEAZLEY-FIELD

• FAMILY PROTECTION

• TESTAMENTARY PROMISES • BUILDING • JANINE CLARKE • SUBDIVISIONS • FENCING INCAPACITY • ELDER LAW

• ADULT RELATIONSHIPS • JANINE CLARKE • EMPLOYMENT • CAVEATS • FENCIBLE TITLES • JANINE CLARKE

• EASEMENTS • LEASES • LAVANYA DUNRAJ • LICENCES • MORTGAGES • UNIT TITLES • PROBATE

• LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION • LEANNE BURKE • LAND TRANSFER DUE DILIGENCE • BUSINESS LAW • VENDOR WARRANTIES • FAMILY COURT • FENCIBLE LAW • WILLS • ESTATES • RICHARD GALBRAITH • CLUBS & SOCIETIES • LENDING • SPORTS LAW LAW • CUSTODY • FAMILY PROTECTION • TESTAMENTARY

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

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

• seven community halls and houses 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

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:

• 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.

HOWICK LOCAL BOARD

Recreation centres

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

Recreation centres

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

The council collects recycling (yellow top bin) every two weeks and rubbish (red top bin) every week. Visit a u c k l a n d c o u n c i l g o v t n z / r u b b i s h - r e c y c l i n g or phone

0 9 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 to find out when your collection day is.

The council collects recycling (yellow top bin) every two weeks and rubbish (red top bin) every week. Visit a u c k l a n d c o u n c i l g o v t n z / r u b b i s h - r e c y c l i n g or phone 0 9 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 to find out when your collection day is.

Council collects recycling (yellow top bin) every two weeks while rubbish (red top bin) and food scraps (small green bin) are collected weekly. Visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ rubbish-recycling or phone 09 301 0101 to find out when your collection days are.

Water

The council collects recycling (yellow top bin) every two weeks and rubbish (red top bin) every week. Visit a u c k l a n d c o u n c i l . g o v t . n z / r u b b i s h - r e c y c l i n g or phone 0 9 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 to find out when your collection day is.

Water

Water

For water supply information, inquires, and issues, go to w a t e r c a r e . c o . n z or contact Watercare on 0 9 4 4 2 2 2 2 2

For water supply information, inquires, and issues, go to w a t e r c a r e c o n z or contact Watercare on 0 9 4 4 2 2 2 2 2

For water supply information, inquires, and issues, go to w a t e r c a r e . c o . n z or contact Watercare on 0 9 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 .

Public transport

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 at a t g o v t n z or phone 0 9 3 5 5 3 5 5 3

The area is served by a bus service. There is a ferry service between city and Half Moon Bay. Timetable and service information at a t g o v t n z or phone 0 9 3 5 5 3 5 5 3

The area is served by a bus service. There is a ferry service between city and Half Moon Bay. Timetable and service information at a t . g o v t . n z or phone 0 9 3 5 5 3 5 5 3 .

Where to walk your dog

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 a u c k l a n d c o u n c i l g o v t n z / d o g s - a n i m a l s or when in doubt, phone 0 9 3 0 1 0 1 0 1

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 a u c k l a n d c o u n c i l g o v t n z / d o g s - a n i m a l s or when in doubt, phone 0 9 3 0 1 0 1 0 1

Reporting a problem

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 a u c k l a n d c o u n c i l . g o v t . n z / d o g s - a n i m a l s or when in doubt, phone 0 9 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 .

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 u c k l a n d c o u n c i l g o v t n z / r e p o r t - i t

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 c k l a n d c o u n c i l . g o v t . n z / r e p o r t - i t .

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 c k l a n d c o u n c i l g o v t n z / r e p o r t - i t

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.

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

Contact us

Contact us

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Phone: 09 572 0148

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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.

• The Whitford Village Market, new to the community, is on Saturdays at the Whitford Community Hall

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 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.

Magazine Bay

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.

AND BEYOND

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

POHUTUKAWA COAST

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

Clevedon

Maraetai

EASTERN BUSWAY PROGRESSING AS NEW SECTION OPENS

Transport Minister Simeon Brown has officially opened a new section of the Eastern Busway in the heart of his own east Auckland electorate.

Brown, the MP for Pakuranga, was joined by people including Howick ward councillors Sharon Stewart and Maurice Williamson and Howick Local Board chairperson Damian Light at the ceremony on March 1.

The latest work has seen William Roberts Road in Pakuranga be extended to connect with Cortina Place and Ti Rakau Drive.

Brown says the Eastern Busway will create more than 7km of dedicated busway between Panmure, Pakuranga Plaza and the Botany Town Centre. It forms an integral part of the region’s rapid transport network, he says.

“This new extension is almost complete and will soon improve the way east Aucklanders travel in and around Pakuranga, as well as increasing the connectivity to community facilities and medical services.”

Brown says the busway is being constructed in stages and will increase access to jobs and education, attract investment and growth and enable urban development.

The work currently under way follows the successful completion of stage one from Panmure to Pakuranga, which opened in 2021 and is “well used” by commuters, he says.

“Stage two and three of the Eastern Busway between Pakuranga and Burswood, and an on-road connection from Burswood and along Ti Rakau Drive to Botany, will also be completed by the Eastern Busway Alliance.

“Stage two and three will include a flyover

Transport

and Howick ward councillor Maurice Williamson at the opening of the Eastern Busway’s latest section on March 1.

above Reeves Road in Pakuranga, which will form a direct connection between the South Eastern Highway and Pakuranga Road to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in the [Pakuranga] town centre.”

The NZ Transport Agency board will be considering the funding case for the busway’s final section, stage four, in due course, once the Government’s policy statement on land transport has been released, Brown says.

“When the entire project is fully complete, customers will be able to travel between Botany and Britomart Station by bus and train in about 40 minutes, reducing current journey times by 20 minutes. The Government is committed to delivering the Eastern Busway and we’ve recently ensured remaining funds for the Auckland regional fuel tax will be prioritised to complete works currently under construction.”

Minister Simeon Brown, right,

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

OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA

FAITH BASED CATHOLIC EDUCATION

Celebrating more than 175 years of excellence in education

• Setting high expectations and standards

• Excelling in student literacy and numeracy

• Utilising effective teaching methods to engage students

• Guided by Gospel Values: Tika (Justice), Manaaki (Respect), Awhina (Service), Ngawari (Resilience), Maia (Courage)

• Forging strong connections with the local parish

• Offering high-quality, innovative play areas

• Active involvement of parent community groups

• Promoting and nurturing cultural identity

• Maintaining an open-door policy

• Fostering a warm and welcoming environment

• Accommodating diverse learning styles

• Developing well-rounded individuals with communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking skills

• Celebrating and embracing every learner

• Hosting successful annual school Galas

> The school’s special Catholic Character underpins the inclusive culture for learning

– ERO Report 2020

> The quality of teaching practice is high’, ‘a range of strategies are used to support students’ academic achievement’, ‘teachers promote opportunities for student leadership’, consistent approaches to teaching’, ‘well embedded culture of reflective practice’, ‘Our Lady Star of the Sea’s performance in achieving valued outcomes for its students is:

STRONG. – ERO Report 2020

> A learner centered environment where relationship and values foster and promote equity and excellence for all students.

– ERO Report 2020

PRIMARY, INTERMEDIATE & SECONDARY SCHOOLS 2024

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

Term Two: Monday, April 29 – Friday, July 5

Term Three: Monday, July 22 – Friday, September 27

Term Four: Monday, October 14 – no later than Friday, December 20*

Term One 2025: Monday, Jan 27 (earliest), Friday, Feb 7 (latest) – Friday, April 11

*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 2024. For secondary and composite schools: or to a day in December which ensures that the school has been open for instruction for 380 halfdays in 2024.

Relating to Others, Participating and Contributing, Celebrating Successes.

Tikanga Maori And Cultural Diversity

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

SHELLY PARK SCHOOL

Fostering family connection, encouraging participation, and embracing holistic development

In the landscape of modern education, where the pursuit of academic excellence often overshadows the importance of holistic development, Shelly Park stands apart as a values-driven and goal-orientated school. Nestled within a vibrant community, Shelly Park School prides itself on its unwavering commitment to fostering family connections, encouraging participation, and embracing the diverse interests and talents of its students.

Step onto the grounds of Shelly Park School, and you’ll immediately sense our warmth and friendly approach. Here, community isn’t just a buzzword— it’s a way of life. From the welcoming smiles of teachers and sta to the inclusive atmosphere that extends to every corner of the school, Shelly Park cultivates an environment where every student, parent, and sta member feels like an integral part of a larger family.

At Shelly Park School, participation isn’t just encouraged—it’s celebrated. The school’s philosophy of ‘working together to succeed’ empowers students to explore their interests,

discover their passions, and push the boundaries of their potential.

Whether it’s through sports, music, arts, or community service, students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones, take risks, and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and resilience. While academic excellence is undoubtedly a priority at Shelly Park School, the curriculum extends far beyond traditional subjects. Here, every discipline is valued, respected, and integrated into the holistic development of students. Recently, the school has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to providing a comprehensive education by setting up a Science Lab and Hauora Room.

Lastly, one of the unique aspects of Shelly Park School is its slightly smaller size, which allows for more personalised attention and the development of strong relationships between students, teachers, and parents. In this close-knit environment, students are not just names on a roster—they are individuals whose unique strengths, interests, and needs are recognised and nurtured.

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.

Inspiring personal excellence and growth through:

• Quality education in a warm and caring environment

Why Choose Us? RIVERINA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Chromebook provided for learning Learning programmes tailored to the needs of the learner Extracurricular options available to all students

Smaller classroom sizes

Large open fields and playgrounds

STEAM and Music teacher

09 527 7377

admin@riverina.school.nz

www.riverina.school.nz

• Differentiated programmes that support and extend all learners

• Learning leveraged through a Board supplemented BYOD programme

• Passionate staff

• Specialties in: coding, science, robotics, education for sustainability, art, PE, languages, music, biotech and health

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Discover Your Path To Success!

• Junior students explore our exci�ng Junior Curriculum. Choose from three innova�ve programmes: Single Subject, Sport in Educa�on, and Integrated Subjects .

• Senior students excel in personalised NCEA pathways mastering skills and knowledge.

• Nurture your talent through our Arts Programme and our diverse range of co-curricular and cultural groups.

• Unlock your spor�ng poten�al with our inclusive sports programme, catering to all abili�es from social to high-performing premier athletes.

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 7am-11pm 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 cooperative 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 8am-6pm for accidents, injuries and other unexpected illness.

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.

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.

ALL ABOUT THE shopping

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 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 celebrated its fourth 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.

John Savory Pharmacy

• Prescriptions • Medicines • Flu vaccinations

• Covid vaccinations available by appointment

• Vitamins

• Digital Passport Photos

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78 Vincent St, Howick | Phone 534 8262 www.johnsavorypharmacy.co.nz

SPECIALISTS IN: Medicine management & compliance packaging JH18004

You’ll find an absolute treasure trove of New Zealand made, handcra ed

Situated in the heart of Clevedon we have more than 48 NZ artists and crafters. There’s something for everyone with our Beebro honey room, vintage room, kids room, show rooms and galleries.

CREATIVE STUDIO IN THE HEART OF CLEVEDON

Open 7 days a week, 10am-4pm

Ph 027 724 9766 | 17 Papakura-Clevedon Rd, Clevedon info@clevedoncreativesandco.co.nz

Ormiston Town Centre has been master-planned as the vibrant heart of Ormiston.

So much more than just a shopping centre, Ormiston Town Centre has been designed for community and convenience, relaxing and getting stuff done, entertainment and easy living

Ormiston Town Centre has everything you need right on your doorstep – daily essentials or special treats, a coffee on the run or a relaxed meal out, a gym workout or some well-earned time out

At Ormiston Town Centre we’ve created a place that’s yours

It’s your place to be.

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.

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.

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

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.

All welcome to our multi-cultural congregation!

For any enquiries please contact

Reverend Warner Wilder 021 548 407 warnerwilder30@gmail.com

www.stpaulsinthepark.nz

Everyone Welcome – no previous church experience required! We offer:

• Traditional & Contemporary Services

• Children & Youth Programmes

• Connect Groups & Interest Groups

• An invitation to all people to get connected with community & God 480

A church for our community www.stcolumba.org.nz

Howick

Cnr Cook Street & Selwyn Road

Howick 09 534 6864

Website

www.allsaintshowick.org.nz

Email

office@allsaintshowick.org.nz

Pakuranga

71 Udys Road

Pakuranga 09 576 7817

Website

https://vicar15.wixsite.com/ stpeterspakuranga

Email

Holy Communion Sunday 9:30am ALL

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

• SPACE

• Thursdays@7 Concert programme

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

Whitford

37 Whitford-Maraetai Road

Whitford 027 322 1985

Email

stthomaschaplain@gmail.com

Spiritual life “I

never weary of great churches. It is my favourite kind of mountain scenery. Mankind was never so happily inspired as when it made a cathedral,” said celebrated 19th Century novelist Robert Louis Stevenson.

There is certainly no shortage of those in this region – whatever your religion. Churches, temples and places of worship abound – Roman Catholic, Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist (just five of the mainstream Christian denominations) a member of one of the interdenominational churches, or a devotee of any other religion. New residents will love All Saints Church in Howick. Completed in November 1847, it is one of the oldest churches in New Zealand. The Fo Guang Shan Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in the country. Designed in the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty, it took seven years to build and now stands tall on Stancombe Rd in Flat Bush. Featuring a large Buddha statue and a two-tonne bell, the mission of the temple is to promote Humanistic Buddhism but it is also open to and intended to benefit non-Buddhists. All Saint’s Church

Tel: 273 9044

Office@ecw.org.nz

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.

Those in need of professional yet dignified assistance after a death in the family don’t have far to turn for help.

Robert Johnstone & Kevin Kelleher

BRINGING YOU A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE AND EMPATHY IN YOUR TIME OF NEED

• Two refurbished chapels

• Two reception lounges

• Full service catering

• Memorial service live streaming worldwide

• Traditional Burial plots

• Plaques and Memorials

• Innovative options in our Columbarium, Walk of Memories, Ash Lawns and Kidney gardens

• Mosaic Butterfly Pathway for new and stillborn babies

We are here whenever you need us. See our latest facilities. Meet our professional, caring staff. Experience our 134-year-old history serving the communities of the eastern suburbs. Purewa – part of our community since 1889.

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

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.

BUCKLANDS BEACH YACHT CLUB

Please enquire for further details on 09 534 3046 and check out our website www.bbyc.org.nz or email: coach@bbyc.org.nz

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.

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.

We stock all major brands of tyres –passenger, light/ heavy truck, forklift, industrial and earthmover tyres.

Sales and repair.

We sell and service all size tyres from wheel barrow through to earthmover tyres and everything in between.

Specialising in wheel alignments.

We have been in business since 1961.

Craig and Gavin Haslip are 3rd generation Haslips and still running the business!

We provide a service in brakes, suspension, vehicle batteries and oil and filter changes.

Cnr Forge Way & Ellerslie Panmure Highway

Ph 09 570 9380

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