Howick Welcome Guide


Welcome...
Monday, 11 April 2005
Welcome to the unique districts of Howick, Pakuranga, Bucklands Beach and surrounds with its beautiful beaches, versatile shopping centres and extensive recreational facilities. The Welcome Guide aims at introducing you to a selection of amenities ranging from local schools, clubs and accommodation through to comprehensive services provided by Manukau City Council into whose region the district falls.

Howick Beach History of Howick, Pakuranga and surrounding areas
Monday, 11 April 2005
An insight into the rich history of the Howick and Pakuranga area, from the early Maori history to Fencible settlements and to the present day. Also included is Bucklands and Eastern Beaches, the Somerville area, Whitford and Clevedon.

Historical Places of Interest
Monday, 11 April 2005
• Stockade Hill - overlooking Howick with panoramic views • All Saints Church - considered to be one of New Zealand's outstanding early buildings • Shamrock Cottage - Howick's first inn • Howick Beach - landing site for the first soldier-settlers • The Garden of Memories in Uxbridge Rd • Musick Point - a Maori stronghold until 1821

Dining, Entertainment & Community Notices
Monday, 11 April 2005
Howick, Pakuranga and surrounding areas contain a wide and varied range of dining and entertainment opportunites. From takeaways to tavern meals to fine dining. From local artists' exhibitions to theatre to musical performances.