Matthew Murray and Charles Raw ran 1 250km over 35 days to help a KZN school and raised R600 000 in the process The money they raised from the ‘Running Wild’ campaign will help improve the conditions at Velakukhanya Primary School based in Northern KwaZulu-Natal’s KwaNgwenya community It is the only primary school serving the educational needs of the more than 2 500 children who call this community The primary feeder creche for Velakukhanya Primary School which is also supported by Wild Impact and donors in the region Velakukhanya Primary School is an active participant in Wild Impact’s Echo Environmental Education programme through which it has conducted over 3 000 environmental education lessons and given 772 pupil the chance to go on game drives in the iSimangaliso area The school currently has 458 pupils from grade R to grade seven and 13 teachers “We visited there the other day and they have 70 learners per classroom and their admin block is falling apart There are up to 70 pupils in a class at the school “Their kitchen is out in a room without a roof and like a pot to cook with,” Murray said “They have very poor conditions but they are making the most of it In essence we are hoping to build two classroom blocks and upscale the admin block.” Friends since they met in grade two at Howick Preparatory School will be relying heavily on each other as they tackle ‘a marathon a day’ as part of a fundraising initiative to help this impoverished school Starting on February 1 in Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape they planned to cover a total of 1 250km over 35 days – roughly 40km a day which is just a few kilometres less than a standard marathon before heading inland and finishing at Beau Constantia in the Western Cape winelands They are very grateful for the help which has been provided by running coach a nutritionist and a podiatrist who has been helping with preparations On the road they will be supported by Raw’s brother Asked how they coped with the mental aspects of the challenge You’ve got to go into these things with the mentality that it’s got to happen Howick, South Africa (08 October 2024) – Donned in red and bursting with positive vibes, the KZN-based Love Howick community group celebrated eight years of sheer dedication to working together to uplift their community these dedicated individuals have been working tirelessly to address the pressing social issues facing their community from poverty and unemployment to environmental degradation the group launched Red Socks Friday and held a Love Howick Red Run over the weekend which was greatly supported by members and supporters of their mission The fun run at Piggly Wiggly Midlands was a vibrant event that brought together residents and supporters to celebrate their shared commitment to the town Love Howick’s month-long Red Socks Friday initiative invites the public to pick a Friday this month and get your friends colleagues or whoever to wear red socks for just R10 per person All donations will directly support the 2024 Lidgeton Sizakancane Senior Citizen Centre Project It is just one of the team’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness and funds in combating poverty all while celebrating Love Howick’s 8th Birthday Month Love Howick’s commitment to its community is evident in its various initiatives which aim to promote skills development and education The group has also been instrumental in beautifying the Howick area through clean-ups and collective action have made a significant difference in the lives of many “Love Howick wouldn’t be here without the incredible people and volunteers who have stood by our side through the years “Together, we have made an incredible impact in our community, and we look forward to many more years of driving change and making Howick a better place for all,” the group said To get in touch with Love Howick, contact Zothile at zothile@lovehowick.org.za or call 033 940 5075 Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a2bec819d4a334018af71b014d98c4bc" );document.getElementById("d2d9e305b5").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment Would you like to receive truly phenomenal inspirational and good thing stories right to your inbox Then subscribe to our weekly GoodThingsGuy newsletter today I accept GTG’s Privacy Policy GoodThingsGuy is the home of everything good and those are the things that really matter We believe that there is good news all around us and over 1 million readers a month agree with us GoodThingsGuy was officially launched on the 1 August 2015 in order to only promote good news inspirational stories and promote only positive multi-platform media company that distills unique content across multiple media platforms We consider individual and corporate contributions through the website or mail us directly here. Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again Home | South Africa Large areas around Howick in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands are still without electricity six days after heavy snow and rain caused extensive disruptions in the province With more inclement weather expected along the Drakensberg from this Friday the Border Management Agency has announced that the popular Sani Pass has been closed until further notice The provincial Cooperative Governance Department has also warned travelers that melting snow may cause local flooding in the lower reaches of the Tugela River Eskom in KwaZulu-Natal says in a statement many of the outages have been dealt with and that they are working around the clock to return the situation to normal Umngeni ward councillor Hazel Lake is concerned that small businesses around Howick cannot trade due to the power outage “Following the snowfall on Friday night since then until now various areas still have no electricity and there are a number of tourists and restaurants which are unable to trade because there is no power and we have appealed to Eskom over and over again,” Lake explains adding that “Bookings and weddings were cancelled and a lot of booking accommodations were cancelled but the problem is continuing because of the lack of power.” South Africa (11 February 2025) — The Love Howick team were delighted to have many pairs of helping hands assisting their recent beautification effort in the small town recently valuable time was spent giving different pockets of the area a little extra love and make provisions for the future; the efforts stretched from taking care of water bodies to helping new flora grow ultimately leaving every place better off than when they arrived The learners and Love Howick’s efforts saw them undertake different projects: removing litter plaguing the Umgeni River sorting waste at the Recycling Depot and getting to flex their green thumbs by planting flowers in the Love Howick park as well as seedlings in the community organisation’s vegetable garden Their efforts also extended to beautifying the Howick Clinic A community-driven organisation focused on long-lasting change in the town of Howick the team’s many missions to better the area are for people as much as they are driven by people is a fabulous means to future-proof an ethos of active citizenship and create a Howick and perhaps a South Africa in which young people know that change starts when action does Meanwhile, in other good news made possible by the youth, the first urban forest in Cape Town is absolutely thriving! Located in Bo-Kaap, this tiny forest was nurtured by classes of school children, each of whom played a role in making a green space for all to enjoy. You can read all about this effort here. Ashleigh Nefdt is a writer for Good Things Guy Ashleigh's favourite stories have always seen the hidden hero (without the cape) come to the rescue her labour of love is finding those everyday heroes and spotlighting their spark - especially those empowering women sustainability shakers and creatives with hearts of gold she's dedicated to her canvas or appreciating Mother Nature "a32eec27db2286d8f35de457f9836799" );document.getElementById("d2d9e305b5").setAttribute( "id" South Africa (21 November 2024) — Learners at Howick High School recently put their woodworking skills to the test and passed with flying colours An initiative led by the high school’s Community Club, the idea was to marry practical skills to purpose. As such, the club learners were hard at work building fine kennels that were donated to Funda Nenja; an NGO based in the Midlands’ Mphophomeni township Funda Nenja is a dog training initiative making a serious different in the realm of animal welfare Their lessons help children and older community members learn essential skills for efficient pet care; furthering animal education and fostering a deeper connection to animals in their area they help animals with other important measures of care the Howick High learners were able to gift Funda Nenja three kennels It was a welcomed offering for the Funda Nenja team which shared that this kind of support helps them improve the lives of Mpophomeni dogs some of the learners are said to have not only gifted their time but additional materials out of pocket to ensure that the kennels would be top quality These kennels will now provide dog-owners in the area a safe and comfortable shelter for their animals "a3bbd36b728642c6d61aaa836efcca0e" );document.getElementById("d2d9e305b5").setAttribute( "id" NATIONAL NEWS - A woman was found among the trees alive and responsive but her legs were seriously injured after she allegedly jumped from the Howick Falls viewpoint yesterday afternoon According to eyewitnesses who were at the Howick Falls at the time of the incident they had no suspicions she would jump as she was seated and viewing the falls ‘like everyone else’ “She came here and sat on one of the steps and smoked her vape No one paid attention to her as we thought she was just admiring the waterfall “We shouted for her not to jump but it fell on deaf ears because she jumped,” said one of the people who spoke to Echo Eyethu at the scene SAPS search and rescue teams as well as Midlands EMS paramedics were at the bottom of the Howick Falls searching for the woman medical aid card and shoes were still where she was seated The woman was found among the trees alive and responsive but her legs were seriously injured a man’s body was recovered from the Umgeni River near the Howick bridge It is alleged that he jumped into the river on Monday afternoon while running away from security guards Read original story on eyethunews.co.za ‘We bring you the latest Garden Route Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steve L He passed away peacefully while sleeping in his home on March 18 He grew up in the Salt Lake Valley and attended Kearns High School Steve and his friends would make the long trek on their bikes from Kearns to the Great Salt Lake He also enjoyed learning to hunt with his father and brother Kevin In 1972 he married Melanie Mantle and started a family Steve then married his "Brown Eyed Girl" Corinne on June 10 Together they made a wonderful life combining their families and sharing many wonderful memories She cared for him diligently during his final days with most of his career being spent at Publishers Press for more than 25 years faithfully following the "Lovable Losers" The Chicago Cubs He enjoyed watching the Cubs Win the World Series in 2016 after a 108-year drought He was also a Utah Utes football fan and spent many years cheering them on as a season ticket holder Steve was rarely seen without a Cubs or Utes hat He loved watching his kids and grandkids play sports he wouldn't hesitate to stop by the local ball fields to catch a game He also enjoyed watching boxing and reading The Ring magazine with some of his best days spent at the family cabin in Fairview He spent many summers camping and fishing with family and friends at Strawberry Reservoir He was very quick witted with many infamous one-liners Steve loved music and would always claim to have "seen that band perform live at the Utah State Fair" Steve came to appreciate watching live theater Steve's life made a lasting impact on many and he will be missed dearly Walter Stephen Howick and Merl Neff Howick Please join as family and friends gather at the funeral home one hour prior Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors A toddler drowned in a swimming pool in Howick According to an article published by The Witness K9 Hunter and Advanced Life Support paramedics responded to the emergency call at a home in Howick Despite valiant efforts to revive the child and the toddler was sadly declared dead at the scene Authorities were at the scene and the drowning is being investigated Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp Channel Read original story on witness.co.za The actor and writer spoke to RadioTimes.com Ghosts star Jim Howick has addressed rumours of a feature film version of the beloved BBC sitcom revealing that the creators have \"talked about\" such a project – but nothing is in the works just yet Ghosts wrapped up a little over a year ago, on Christmas Day 2023, but hopes for a revival have persisted, with the Daily Star (via Chortle) claiming in January of this year that a feature film would start shooting \"within months\" Alas, that report has been debunked by the passage of time and by producer Alison Carpenter, who told us in January that she would \"love nothing more than to return to Button House and the Ghosts In a new update, Howick recalled: \"We all read that article We shared the article around and actually had a good laugh \"We get together at least once a month and discuss future projects a Ghosts film was certainly something that we've talked about in the past Quizzed by RadioTimes.com on the endless possibilities of such a project Howick said that one \"obvious\" step would be to increase the scale of the story enough to befit a cinema screen He explained: \"If there was a film happening We would have to consider different levels of production value and everything else That's what happened even with The Simpsons and all the [other] film versions of sitcoms we'd have to come up with a story first!\" while dreams of a Ghosts film are by no means dashed fans certainly shouldn't expect to see one in the near future potential concept in the minds of the show's creators The thing about Ghosts is that we filmed it between January and March because it was the time of the year where we could get the house before it had to be restored [for] all the events that they have there was that it was such a lovely time to film because it was such a bleak time of the year And to be spending that time with your friends and having the most fun was an absolute boon.\" Ghosts is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. 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Donate to Stand Up to Cancer here Ghosts star Jim Howick addresses film rumours – and "obvious" requirement for screen sequelThe actor and writer spoke to RadioTimes.com revealing that the creators have "talked about" such a project – but nothing is in the works just yet The writer and actor, who played unlucky scoutmaster Pat, spoke to RadioTimes.com prior to his appearance on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer (donate to Stand Up to Cancer via its website) Ghosts wrapped up a little over a year ago, on Christmas Day 2023, but hopes for a revival have persisted, with the Daily Star (via Chortle) claiming in January of this year that a feature film would start shooting "within months" Alas, that report has been debunked by the passage of time and by producer Alison Carpenter, who told us in January that she would "love nothing more than to return to Button House and the Ghosts but nothing is confirmed at the moment" In a new update, Howick recalled: "We all read that article Keep up to date with all the dramas - from period to crime to comedy By entering your details you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply "We get together at least once a month and discuss future projects a Ghosts film was certainly something that we've talked about in the past Quizzed by RadioTimes.com on the endless possibilities of such a project Howick said that one "obvious" step would be to increase the scale of the story enough to befit a cinema screen He explained: "If there was a film happening That's what happened even with The Simpsons and all the [other] film versions of sitcoms we'd have to come up with a story first!" fans certainly shouldn't expect to see one in the near future potential concept in the minds of the show's creators Howick added: "We miss Ghosts massively And to be spending that time with your friends and having the most fun was an absolute boon." Ghosts is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer is available on Channel 4. Donate to Stand Up to Cancer here David CraigSenior Drama WriterDavid Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield you are agreeing to site title privacy policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe to RT!Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get £10 issues for £10! Could your home unlock your dreams?Releasing equity from your home could help give you the retirement you've been dreaming of? Holiday brochuresNeed inspiration of where to go next Request a free brochure and start your journey an independently-owned publishing company based in East Auckland Keep informed with the latest breaking news Our digital papers are emailed twice month on a Thursday You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/ this east Auckland company is shaping the future of construction and attracting international attention along the way but some of the world’s most advanced construction technology is being developed right here in our own backyard has quietly become a global leader in precision roll-forming machines – equipment that manufactures light gauge steel framing used in everything from homes and schools to resorts This Kiwi innovation has featured in some unexpected places: Behind these projects is a bigger mission: to revolutionise the way the world builds and more efficient methods that reduce waste and improve quality While over 95 per cent of Howick Ltd’s systems are exported to more than 80 countries everything is still designed and built in New Zealand has led to plans for a new facility just a short drive from the company’s original roots in Howick The new site will allow for expanded R&D and the hosting of Howick’s flagship industry event: STEEL HORIZONS STEEL HORIZONS brings together global leaders in construction innovation It’s more than a showcase – it’s a thought-leadership event that brings together industry experts and leading minds from around the world to share fresh perspectives inspire the industry and encourage more collaboration The next STEEL HORIZONS is set to be hosted right here in New Zealand So while you might not see many buildings in New Zealand framed with light gauge steel just yet Howick Ltd is driving that transformation globally and it’s doing it from right here in east Auckland It’s a local story of quiet innovation – with a global impact – and it’s only just beginning The actor recalled a \"frightening\" incident from two years ago in an interview with RadioTimes.com Ghosts star Jim Howick has opened up about a health scare he suffered as he joins the roster of Channel 4's The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer The actor, who currently stars in BBC One's Here We Go and Channel 4's The Change said that he doesn't know anyone who hasn't been \"affected by cancer\" at some point in their lives making it a \"no-brainer\" to participate in the fundraiser Howick will be going up against model Ellie Goldstein broadcaster Gloria Hunniford and stand-up comedian Jamali Maddix with the group taking on the traditional Signature In addition to having friends and family who have gone through cancer in the past Howick described having a \"scare\" himself two years ago that was another influencing factor in signing up for the programme \"I was just having a routine checkup,\" he recalled in an interview with RadioTimes.com \"I had a mole removed and I was having a post-operation checkup and my dermatologist noticed a sort of small blemish as I was leaving 'We need to get that out next week – it's so small [that] we could do a biopsy \"It was thankfully a very early stage of skin cancer,\" continued Howick The news came as a total shock to the comedy star having never been especially irresponsible with his sun intake but he has since been even more cautious when stepping out on bright days or holidaying anywhere hot \"I walk my dogs every morning [and] I'm very conscious now to apply 50-plus sunscreen and remain like Morticia Addams for the rest of my days,\" he joked Howick added: \"I was more than happy to get involved and it felt like it was something I couldn't say no to.\" Stand Up to Cancer has raised approximately £113 million in total which has gone towards funding 73 clinical trials and research projects involving more than 130,000 patients so far You can find out how Howick and co-stars Goldstein Hunniford and Maddix fare when The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer concludes on Sunday night The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer continues on Channel 4 at 7:40pm on Sunday 13th April 2025. Donate to Stand Up to Cancer here Ghosts' Jim Howick says he couldn't say no to Celeb Bake Off after cancer scareThe actor recalled a "frightening" incident from two years ago in an interview with RadioTimes.com The actor, who currently stars in BBC One's Here We Go and Channel 4's The Change said that he doesn't know anyone who hasn't been "affected by cancer" at some point in their lives making it a "no-brainer" to participate in the fundraiser Howick described having a "scare" himself two years ago that was another influencing factor in signing up for the programme Sign up to be the first to know about breaking stories and new series "I was just having a routine checkup," he recalled in an interview with RadioTimes.com "I had a mole removed and I was having a post-operation checkup 'We need to get that out next week – it's so small [that] we could do a biopsy "It was thankfully a very early stage of skin cancer," continued Howick "and it was actually very frightening." Gloria Hunniford and Jamali Maddix star in The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer Channel 4/Mark Bourdillon"I walk my dogs every morning [and] I'm very conscious now to apply 50-plus sunscreen and remain like Morticia Addams for the rest of my days," he joked Howick added: "I was more than happy to get involved and it felt like it was something I couldn't say no to." The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer continues on Channel 4 at 7:40pm on Sunday 13th April 2025. Donate to Stand Up to Cancer here It was a memorable and fitting silence as Howickians stood quietly reflecting on what New Zealand’s courageous Defence Force personnel have done in the line of military service for this nation over more than a century The respectful moment was just after Howick RSA president Barry Dreyer had recited the Ode of Remembrance at the cenotaph on Stockade Hill and before Matthew Verrill there was a stilled hush in the crisp morning air not a sound from the few thousand people gathered for Howick’s ANZAC Day dawn service at 6am Australia and the United Kingdom fluttered in the gentle easterly breeze After the veterans and present Defence Force personnel marched onto the stockade in time with the beating drum – the only thing that could be heard along with marching feet – Dreyer made his opening address and this year marks 80 years since the end of World War II and Dreyer told the crowd that every dawn service since 1916 “has followed the same procedure” The history of the dawn service “was developed for next of kin to replicate a burial in the [battle] field” of services’ people who had died in war conflicts and in the line of duty Dreyer also recounted the history of ANZAC (Australian New Zealand Army Corps) its origins from the ill-fated April 1915 World War I British-led campaign at Gallipoli on land “about the size of the Bucklands Beach Peninsula” where New Zealand suffered “80 per cent battle casualties” to the brave men who landed on those Mediterranean beaches and were met with fierce resistance from the equally courageous Ottomans also referenced the other participant nations whose troops also fought at Gallipoli alongside the British – Australia A highlight of this morning’s dawn service was the confident and detailed speech made by Kaesar Wu the young year 8 student of Bucklands Beach Intermediate School and winner of this year’s Howick RSA ANZAC Day essay/poetry competition Kaesar spoke of ANZAC soldiers’ bravery entering a theatre of war that they knew “every step might be your last” and that the ANZAC spirit is defined by “bravery perseverance and selflessness” as “their resolve never wavered” also talked of two former Howick men who had served and lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars respectively – Ernest Caddigan and Lynden Brassey whose names are on the plaques on the cenotaph wreaths were laid on the cenotaph by Dreyer and Howick Local Board chair Damian Light prayers were led by Reverend Raniera Bassett Howick RSA executive committee member and veteran Dean Clisby fittingly read the ANZAC Day dedication: Anzac received its baptism of fire and became one of the immortal names in history think of the comrades who went out with us to battle but did not return “Let us therefore once more dedicate ourselves to the service of the ideals for which they died “As the dawn is now about to pierce the night so let their memory inspire us to work the coming of the new light into the dark places of the world To which the Howick crowd replied: “We will remember them.” The cycle three performing arts students at Howick Elementary School put on their bilingual interpretation of The Sound of Music before a proud and very appreciative audience on April 3 inspirational story of the Vonn Trapp Family Singers is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year brought the show – which included all 11 classic musical numbers – to life in just three months What were your initial thoughts when you read the scripts for series two I was initially quite pleased because it seemed like my part had got bigger [laughs] The Verderer takes on a main antagonist role and he represents the misogynist pushback against everything that's been riled up in the village.  How do you find his human side as an actor and what draws you to play him?It's a very different part from what I usually play and that's what attracted me to the part in the first place easy-going characters and this guy is a very angry and bitter man He needs a friendship group as his worldview is adjusted by his loneliness and his isolation in the world He's very angry and reactionary and that's his role in the show; pushing back against anything that he considers to be an attack on his traditional values meanwhile desperately trying to hold on to whatever it is that that makes those values worthwhile.  Why do you think it’s important to have a character like The Verderer in the story with his particular views?What Bridget does so well is that he represents a certain view that is loud at the moment and it's frighteningly becoming more powerful in the world He represents a reactionary and illogical viewpoint and is essentially a human block to any kind of forward-thinking enterprise in the world How is The Verderer different from other roles you’ve played and what do you enjoy about portraying him it’s fun to play someone who is angry and a bit despicable; those are the most delicious parts because it takes you out of your comfort zone This character is a fool who likes the sound of his own voice and gets riled up really easily He doesn't realise that he's the court jester of the piece because he's so trumped up and he's got such an ego and such an image complex He believes that he's got a loyal bunch of cheerleaders behind him and unity with the men of the town but what he quickly learns is that there's only so far you can take it before humanity steps in It's a testament to Bridget's incredible writing and it be a disservice not to go deep into the serious themes of the show however there's a lot of fun to be had and there is a lot of silliness and what Bridget does so well is earn that silliness That’s something that the masters of their craft do and it’s an absolute pleasure to play.  Series two delves into the witchcraft theme How much did you know about the history of witch trials before filming series two I knew a fair bit from my time on Horrible Histories and Ghosts I think The Verderer probably would have loved to exist at that time or maybe it would have changed his worldview; maybe he would have realized just how horrific that was Is there anything about The Verderer’s character that you wish you could embrace more in real life maybe I do like his interest and the time he takes to appreciate nature There are some positive aspects to this character there are chinks of light and I feel there are moments in the show where The Verderer shares a common ground with everyone else And that just highlights how futile the bickering and the misogyny is I walk my dogs and I go to the beach so I am present in that respect so there’s nothing of The Verderer’s character that I would embrace What’s been your favourite scene to film this series The standout scene for me to film was the scene where we were about to go on a ‘mob’ march to the Eel Café It was a scene filmed in the radio cafe with all the men of the town It was an absolute joy and a pleasure to work with Mackenzie Crook as a director He created such an enormous sense of calm on set and an incredibly collaborative environment for everyone He really encouraged freedom in this scene and the whole shoot actually was really fun I love working on a second series because you know the show has had kind reviews and people have been kind about the show and enjoy the show It frees you and you’re able to push on.  If you could give The Verderer any advice for series two he's depressed and he's lonely so the advice I would say to him is You don't need to shield your vulnerability with fear and hatred.” Registered users only and are accessible via the link at the bottom of the page By taking these embed codes you are agreeing to the terms and conditions Please credit Channel 4 and include transmission details After weeks of going past and hearing renovation sounds we’re very excited to finally welcome Radhe back to the Village Howick has welcomed them into the new store at 65 Picton Street on April 12 with awesome opening specials and tasting platters galore feedback and comments are so positive; we are in deli and gourmet heaven The competition was for children aged five to 12 years old They needed to find the six Easter Rabbits hidden in shop windows and an exciting prize was won Uxbridge Arts and Culture ran a comprehensive Kids Holiday Programme from April 17-24 There were many workshops and full-day combo options available Its term two classes are available for booking and it offers a wide range of creative and fitness classes Keep an eye out for our Anzac Cross and Poppy display in Fencible Walk The Howick Village Association is currently considering expanding our BID zone and therefore membership to include “The Terrace’s” on the corner of Wellington Street and Fencible Drive all affected businesses and landlords will be hearing from us in the coming months as we explore the prospect of how best to serve and advocate for a broader membership base Outlet Plus (formerly Howick Trading Post) will be closing their doors at the end of May if anyone you know is interested in joining our retail community We’ve set the date for the Howick HOP and registrations are coming in We always have more cars than we can accommodate don’t leave it to the last minute and miss out Make contact and register your vehicle by emailing events@howickvillage.co.nz Comments can be enabled/disabled for this specific feed “STRAIGHT OUTTA HOWICK” by Lil Stho is a body of work that entails 5 hip-hop bangers which have been deemed the dopest music release in the underground Hip-Hop scene Lil Stho’s  latest Mixtape is the 2nd offering after the last mixtape which was titled “16-n-running” The 5 song EP “STRAIGHT OUTTA HOWICK” is set to conquer the music industry The heart of this EP revolves around the town in which Lil Stho was born and raised in which is Howick a small town in the city of Pietermarizburg the challenges he has faced in which he wishes his music can reach thousands of people and guide the listeners and comfort them in difficult times,reassuring them that “hard times don’t last” which he mentions in track 2 The EP “STRAIGHT OUTTA HOWICK ” has 5 amazing songs which Lil Stho delivers a massage of hustle The notorious EP has received very good reviews from the listeners and it topped 5k streams the first 8 hours it dropped 1 of the songs that has been streamed heavily is “9 PM in Tumbleweed” with its pulsating rhythm and flow this song captures the essence of making it out the hook but still representing the fellow residents of where he came from Another song that stands out is “eLamont” where he raps about his visit to durban and experiencing life from the perspective of the people of Lamontville The 3rd song is titled “Konke ok’wrong kuryt” where he raps about being a teenager in the process of adolescent and the struggles that are faced by the young generation he uses his voice to express the feelings and thoughts of a young individual who is in the journey of finding themselves Track 4 is titled “It’s Chaai” and it is featured with “uKhathaza who is another up and coming rapper in the pursuit of success “It’s Chaai” is a high energy track where Lil Stho boasts his rapping ability and yet again aserts his dominance and desire to blow up as a commercial artist track 5 is titled ” Vukani’s Interlude” where Lil Stho raps about he’s family and he let’s the listeners explore a vulnerable part of him which expresses he’s deep thoughts and deep feelings  “STRAIGHT OUTTA HOWICK” is Out Now on every digital platform Link to Music: https://ditto.fm/straight-outta-howick Please note that the artists (music and cover art) loaded on this site are personally responsible to rate their content and to indicate if explicit with the warning shown above. View our terms of use Tyler from Urban in East will be defending his Great Goblet Race Crown in Howick Village at 12pm on Saturday It’s always a highlight so come along and watch members of local hospitality businesses race through the Picton Street crowd at the Howick Village Cultural Food Festival in conjunction with the Heart Foundation and Unichem will be offering free heart and diabetes checks in the Howick War Memorial Building during the market this Saturday Free health checks available this Saturday Don’t forget The Good Home is holding its annual SPCA fundraiser on Sunday Gastropub staging popular pet fundraiser Keko’s Cakes (one of your favourite Saturday market stallholders) and the new and not quite open Howick Village Vets (in Moore Street) are joining in and supporting this event. There will be pet photo shoots, giveaways, spot prizes, raffles and every dog gets to take home their own goodie bag! Did you know defibrillators are located at the Good Home, Life Pharmacy and Unichem Mainstreet Pharmacy in Picton Street, the centre of Howick Village? Are your IT systems causing frustration? Do you wonder if your business’s IT could be simpler and more effective? Simpl Solutions, an associate member of our association, specialise in supporting local small to medium business, and offer top tier IT support. Feel free to contact Simpl Solutions for a free, no obligation consultation and IT assessment at info@simplsolutions.co.nz or 021 083 8460. Keep your eyes out for Velvet – Beauty, The Laneway, at 60 Picton Street, opening soon (between 101 Design and the PO boxes, opposite Majestic Café). We’re very grateful to KGM New Zealand who are now sponsoring the awesome buskers each week in the Howick Village Market. KGM initially supported our 2024 Howick HOP. Korean Genuinely Made is a modern automotive brand fuelled by the legacy of SsangYong. Check out their Torres, Rexton and Musso Models at www.kgm.co.nz. The Times is published by Times Media, an independently-owned publishing company based in East Auckland, founded in 1972. Keep informed with the latest breaking news, sports, events & competitions. Our digital papers are emailed twice month on a Thursday. Two male thieves are understood to have stolen tobacco products and what’s believed to be an amount of cash from the BP fuel station on Ridge Road in Howick this morning. The Times visited the popular service station this Saturday afternoon and staff were friendly but reluctant to talk in detail about the incident, because it happened on a morning shift that other colleagues had been working on. The BP Ridge Road was open for business and trading as usual on Saturday afternoon, with people coming and going making their purchases. Some customers asked how the staff were and offered their sympathies for what had happened earlier in the day before sunrise. Counties Manukau Police have told the Times: “Police are making enquiries following a report of a robbery at a commercial premises on Ridge Road Howick, reported at around 6.15am. They add: “Enquiries are underway to determine the circumstances of the incident and to locate the offender.” BP Ridge Road staff told the Times on Saturday afternoon that two thieves were involved in the incident, with one jumping over the serving counter. It’s understood they opened the locked tobacco cabinet and emptied it of its contents, and a locked cash box was also taken. The Times has attempted to contact the owners of the business and is awaiting a response. No need for breakfast on Saturday because there’ll be a substantial banquet of delicious eats to tantalise the taste buds at the Howick Village Cultural Food Festival. One of the Howick Village Association’s large outdoor-oriented summer events, the Village comes alive on March 1 as Picton Street will be closed to traffic and well and truly open to food trucks and vendors, in the street and through the Howick Village Market, for people to enjoy their culinary delights. Being a food-themed event, all the many eateries in Howick Village will also be open offering their high-quality cuisine, as well as the other retail stores. Howick Village Association manager Katie Treneman says the third annual Cultural Food Festival has a large and diverse programme of entertainment. The main performance stage will have East FM DJ Phil Dark as the MC, with acts starting from 9am. All up, there are 12 displays on the programme including seven dance groups that vary from dragon, lion and belly to Move Dance Group’s Moulin Rouge, Texas Dance, and Bollywood routines. Wakaaranga School’s kapa haka group are also performing, along with bagpipers, and a set of songs by accomplished musician Sarah van Zyl. “We’re excited to be bringing you the Siva Afi fire dancers for the first time and they’re due to perform at 11am,” says Treneman. “We have a dedicated family area set aside in Fencible Walk with child friendly eateries and old-fashioned games. “The highlight is always the Great Goblet Race at midday down the Picton Street hill through the crowds. “Let’s see if Tyler from Urban In East can retain his crown of two years. He’s up for some stiff competition from some new business entrants. “We’re grateful to the Ministry of Ethnic Affairs’ Development Fund and the Howick Local Board for their support of this event,” says Treneman. has six well-established retail and office tenancies.A trophy property in the busy East Auckland suburb of Howick is being offered to the market for sale and gives prospective purchasers the opportunity to acquire a split-risk investment with a strong tenant covenant Howick has six well-established retail and office tenancies spread across 910sq m of net lettable space The property is zoned Business – Town Centre Zone under the Auckland Unitary Plan and the landholding measures 539sq m This high-performing asset returns approximately $287,417 plus GST and operating expenses in net annual rental income The tenancies range in size from 64sq m to 363sq m a majority have leases that run well into the 2030s if all rights of renewal are taken up Howick village offers access to key arterial routes and public transport options while the area experiences high volumes of foot traffic The village continues to evolve with streetscape upgrades Panmure train station is approximately 8.7km away providing further connectivity to other areas of Auckland Colliers Brokers Logan Roach and Ben Jamieson have been exclusively appointed to market the property for sale via deadline private treaty closing at 4pm on Wednesday 14 May The tenants at the property provide a diverse mix that includes Piggy Bar tax and financial consultancy Bramwell Consultants boutique toy distributor Findlay Marketing and the stature of the property within Howick ensures continued appeal and reinforces this purchasing opportunity as one that will stand out to savvy investors “Buyers will be attracted to the steady rental stream that is underpinned by established tenants that have long-term lease agreements in place,” Roach says “All individual tenancies are popular local businesses that have CPI or market rent reviews in the future meaning there is potential built-in rental growth for the new owner.” Positioned between major commercial centres like Botany Downs and surrounded by affluent residential suburbs Howick’s local village benefits from a strong and loyal customer base and growing catchment continue to position it as a key destination for both locals and visitors in East Auckland Howick offers eye-catching natural beauty with appealing beaches and scenic coastal walkways Associate Director of Investment Sales at Colliers says properties within the Howick village are rarely traded “With limited new development opportunities within Howick’s tightly held village precinct well-positioned retail properties are becoming increasingly sought-after,” Jamieson says is expected to drive long-term value growth and capital appreciation for investors “Opportunities such as this one are seldom seen on the open market.” Howick Village is the place to be this Saturday for enthusiasts and collectors of vinyl records and other music products and memorabilia The next East FM Vinyl Fair is staged in the Howick Information Centre / War Memorial Building at the town square where the Howick Village Market is held Friendly vinyl record traders are coming from miles around to make available their excellent selections so the choice of 33rpm and 45rpm records for buyers will be extensive Buyers are advised that East FM has no EFTPOS facility at the venue though some traders have their own machines so it’s suggested that using cash is the way to make purchases Items on offer will be vinyl records – new and second-hand East FM Budget Breakfast show host Tony King will be broadcasting live from the East FM Vinyl Sale from 8am, on local east Auckland frequencies 88.1FM and 107.1FM, at www.eastfm.nz and the station is on the iHeart Radio app. the exciting new development right at the heart of the village Construction is going great guns and things are ticking along nicely The project is being managed and constructed by D3’s sister company and building is expected to be complete around late June of next year “We’re fully funded to get the job done and we’ve got our own in-house construction team motoring along – it’s all happening at this amazing location,” says Illingworth He’s excited that members of the community and prospective buyers are now able to see the significant progress that’s being made “You’re in the ground for so long putting in drainage and pouring slabs now the framing has gone up and we have a roof on the courtyard block Located on a north-facing corner site in the eastern village Oaken Residences is made up of 31 townhouses that come in two-to-three bedroom options Inspired architectural design by award-winning Leuschke Group Architects promises the ultimate in easy “We’ve got quite an array of different layouts to suit people’s unique need and wants,” says Illingworth all have internal garaging and only nine are left which have their own personal lift (17 total on-site have lifts) While some people have said they don’t need one others are planning to use it to bring their groceries up from the garage.” The demographics they have seen in buyers to date are typically young professionals all the way to downsizers from the community that aren’t quite ready for a retirement home The roof has gone up on one of the blocks at Oaken Residences Each townhouse has its own deck or courtyard plus a central courtyard where residents can meet and mingle “They like the freehold title and they know that if they need to sell it and don’t have to give any money back as is the case with a retirement home They’re gearing up for an easy lifestyle and are really excited to enjoy the benefits of a brand new lock-and leave home in the suburb they love.” Oaken Residence’s design has been inspired by the old-English architecture the area is renowned for as well as the village itself and the people who live there I’m actually a Howick boy and grew up out that way so understand it well It’s one of Auckland’s more traditional villages so we were trying to capture that,” he says “It’s a very strong community – I don’t think people want to up sticks and move too far away It all aligns and they are getting a lot of local buyers so it’s good to see that approach has proven itself.” Illingworth says that the durable brick facades not only look great In the spirit of classic Kiwi indoor outdoor living each townhouse has its own deck or courtyard which will hopefully end up a social hub for residents The 31 townhouses come in two-to-three bedroom options and promise easy D3 Development director Scott Illingworth says: “Of the 17 that are still for sale all have internal garaging and only nine are left which have their own personal lift.” have said that everyone who has purchased is like-minded and great to deal with so it feels like the community is already taking shape,” he says “The progress and obvious quality and design have inspired a flurry of recent interest and activity I’m currently writing up a contract for the project manager’s grandmother – Liam is working on-site running the project for C3 Construction We caught up with her last week and it suits her with family nearby and built by her grandson “It’s a great story and testament to the development – we’re proud that our family have their faith in us We do try to create projects that we can drive past forever and be proud of.” Cherie and Lisa had just returned from a 90-minute site visit when they spoke to OneRoof “We thought we’d be there 30 minutes but there’s just so much to soak in, we love it and are very proud to have the responsibility of selling the Oaken properties,” says Cherie the windows are there going in and the roof is on some of them We’re very surprised at how spacious the homes are and also very pleasantly surprised at how wide the driveways are It’s got a really good feel – high quality and classy Photos supplied by Howick Photographic Society etc.venues 8 Fenchurch Street - 15 May 2025 FOD Mobility Group has promoted Joe Howick to group CEO as the company’s current CEO and founder Justin Whitston moves to a non-executive director role Howick joined the UK-based company in 2019 as chief commercial officer of the group before serving in his current role as CEO of its ground services platform Fleetondemand He previously held leadership positions with FleetEurope Howick will now work closely with the group’s leadership team to drive the ‘next phase of growth’ as the company looks to expand its ground transport and Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platforms across the UK and Europe Howick said: “The recent implementation of our new business development strategy is well underway and our current focus is to continue building our existing customer base in the UK and expanding our presence in the European market.” remains the group's majority shareholder and will continue to work with its executive board “As the founder of FOD Mobility Group the timing is right for Joe to lead the group onwards into the next chapter of the company’s development and I look forward to supporting him and the team in the continued success of the business,” Whitston said As business travel accelerates, Cathay Pacific remains a leader, delivering seamless, end-to-end... KEEP READING with Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines... KEEP READING United Airlines is the largest airline in the world by available seat miles, offering flights to more... KEEP READING Howick Local Board members recently embarked on an inspiring visit to four local Enviroschools where they saw firsthand the innovative environmental initiatives being embraced by students and staff Enviroschools is a programme that supports children and young people to plan design and implement sustainability actions Participating schools range from early childhood through to secondary school and beyond Enviroschools are a key part of the board’s Tō Tātou Taiao/Our Environmental in its local board plan This works alongside other Pest Free Howick initiatives including the annual Pest Free competition iwi-led restoration of Te Naupata/Musick Point Sustainable Schools Advisor Cate Jessep shares that the purpose of these visits is to highlight the significant outcomes of Howick Local Board's long-term support for Enviroschools in the area These visits allow the Board to see firsthand the impact of their investment in helping teachers and principals engage students in real along with new Enviroschools principals and key teachers including Pakuranga Baptist Enviro-Kindergarten Pakuranga Baptist Enviro-Kindergarten is buzzing with exciting activities From Outdoor Explorers walks to a bee water station recently explored Ohuiārangi Pigeon Mountain they have regular conversations about caring for Papatūānuku hands-on approach to environmental learning “Enviroschools in Howick have made a significant impact with over 1,000 students in the Pest Free Howick program and initiatives like the Moth Plant competition bringing the total to 33 out of 44 schools in Howick These efforts are creating a generation of leaders in sustainability with many students advancing to leadership roles in sustainable careers This is what we aim to showcase through these visits,” Cate adds Enviroschools is a nationwide programme supported by Toimata Foundation and a large network of regional partners Early childhood centres and schools commit to a long-term sustainability journey where tamariki/students connect with and explore the environment design and act in their local places in collaboration with their communities There are 1,629 enviroschools nationwide of which 343 are in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Integrating Enviroschools into school and centre life offers many benefits Economic: Fosters youth entrepreneurship and reduces waste Educational: Turns schools into learning hubs for sustainability Social and Cultural: Reduces litter and vandalism Sign up to 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