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East Aucklander crowned Miss Earth NZ 2025

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East Aucklander Shae Parsons has been crowned Miss Earth New Zealand 2025 and says she’s elated to take her “message of tech-powered environmental action...

“It’s hard to survive”: Heartbreak as east Auckland creche to close

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A long-standing east Auckland creche beloved by the local parents who use its services is set to close its doors after running out of...

Bangers to Bluff raises $72,000 for Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand

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The 2025 Bangers to Bluff fundraising car rally has finally crossed the finish line at the bottom of the South Island. All of the “bangers”...

Conservation initiative reaches landmark

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An innovative New Zealand conservation initiative has reached a unique landmark, with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust’s Wai Connection programme having directly supported more...

Breakfast and bubbles at breast cancer fundraiser

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More than $4000 has been raised at a colourful event in east Auckland to support women in New Zealand who have breast cancer. The Pink...

Hot dog eating feat goes viral

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Tristan Olsen is a game young fella, “up for the challenge and a bit of a laugh”. The nine-year-old Mellons Bay Primary School student was...

Light: Help us help you help others

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By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson The Howick Local Board remains committed to ensuring locals are able to actively contribute to their community. This...

Special quality to King’s Birthday honour

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Pene Frost believes in her modest friendly way that her recent King’s Birthday Honour, a King’s Service Medal, is unique. “The fact that the honour...

Celebrate Matariki Festival in Howick Village

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Uxbridge Arts and Culture and O Wairoa Marae will once again host the annual Matariki Festival, staged to mark the Māori New Year. It’s on...

Students challenge themselves for hungry Pacific kids

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East Auckland high school students are set to activate their plans to raise money and public awareness for the suffering young people of the...

Healthcare entrepreneur recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

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Dame Ranjna Patel is a trailblazing businesswoman and community-minded philanthropist who’s dedicated her own life to improving the lives of others. The east Auckland resident’s...

Q&A with Paerata Rise first-home buyers

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What drew you to Paerata Rise when looking for your first home? We were looking for an affordable home that didn’t feel or look...

East Auckland’s beloved community Toy Library turns 30

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A popular and much-needed east Auckland organisation that’s enabled thousands of local children to play with toys they otherwise wouldn’t have access to is...

The art of fern and flower pressing

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This is a shared arts column put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture. By Francesca Lolaiy, operations...

Q&A with young family in Paerata Rise

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How long have you lived in Paerata Rise and where did you move from? We’ve been in Paerata Rise for about 3½ years. We moved...
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