Howick Village

🍻 The Earl is getting into the HOP spirit! 🚗🎶
We have such a wonderful community of Village businesses supporting the CRC Howick Village HOP, and we really appreciate The Earl opening early from 9am this Saturday to help make the day even better!
For those of us who’ll be up early making those final touches to our vehicles – or arriving early to make the most of the day – it’s great to know The Earl will be ready and waiting. We’re sure they’ll be able to sort you out with something for breakfast and get your HOP day off to a good start! ☕🍳
And after you’ve wandered the Village, admired the incredible vehicles and soaked up all the atmosphere, a cold b**r or chilled w**e might be just what you need. 🍺🥂
Even better, Mark Day will be playing live from 1pm – the perfect spot to sit back, relax and finish off a fantastic day in Howick Village. 🎶
A huge thank you to The Earl and all our Village businesses who get behind the HOP. 💚 They’re ready to welcome you and help make your day a great one!
📍 The Earl
⏰ Open from 9am this Saturday
🎶 Live music with Mark Day from 1pm

The EARL

Heading up for The Howick Hop this Saturday?
Somewhere along the way, you'll want a cold b**r and a bite to eat. We happen to have both.

Open from 9am, with live music from Mark Day at 1pm.

🏊‍♀️ SUMMER IS COMING – IS YOUR FAMILY WATER READY? ☀️
💦Swim Well 💦 Swim Fast 💦 Swim Safe 💦
It’s never too late – or too early – to learn to swim!
Right here in the heart of Howick, Swimgym Howick offers swimming lessons from 3 months through to adults, helping swimmers of all ages build confidence, improve their skills and, importantly, be safer around the water.
With summer just around the corner, now is a great time to get swimming. Whether it’s your little one’s first introduction to the water, children developing their skills, or an adult wanting to learn or improve – Swimgym Howick has you covered.
And what a great facility to have right in the centre of Howick Village, with onsite parking too! 💙
📍 1/2 Fencible Drive, Howick
Cnr Wellington Street & Fencible Drive
📞 09 280 1095
📧 [email protected]

☀️ Summer is coming. Learn to swim. Build confidence. Be safe in the water. 🏊‍♂️💦


Swimgym

We absolutely love seeing our Howick businesses collaborating and supporting one another! 💚
This fantastic Howick Local October Giveaway brings together 13 local businesses, with an incredible prize pool worth over $1,300 up for grabs! 🎉
And there’s something else we love about this initiative – it’s helping our local businesses grow their Instagram communities. For a small business, every follow, like, comment and share really does help. It increases their visibility, introduces them to new customers and helps keep our local businesses thriving.
So let’s get behind them! 🙌 Support local, follow local and you could WIN BIG while you’re at it!
Head over to the participating businesses on Instagram, follow the giveaway instructions and show them some Howick love. 💚
👏 Well done to all 13 businesses involved for working together and supporting each other – this is what local is all about.

Every great event needs a solid foundation, and Matassa Property Services is part of ours! 🏡 Thank you for backing CRC Howick Village Hop and helping us get ready for the big day. We're so grateful for your support!

Sip into Spring at The Apothecary!

Join us on Wednesday 14th October from 6pm for an evening of gin tasting, good company and the change of season.

Your $80 ticket includes a gin tasting featuring Four Pillars, Gordon's Premium Pink, Aviation American Gin and No Ten, plus a cocktail-style buffet to keep you going.

Get your tickets now at www.theapothecary.co.nz

🍸🍻 YAY! The Corner Bar is opening early for HOP! 🍻🍸
We’re so pleased that The Corner Bar will be opening from 10am this Saturday especially for the CRC Howick Village HOP! 🎉🚘
Right in the heart of Howick’s Main Street, they’re Howick’s home of cocktails, craft b**r and delicious small plates – and this Saturday, you can get the HOP day started a little earlier!
Pop in, grab a drink or a bite to eat, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy what is shaping up to be a fantastic day in Howick Village.
Doors open 10am this Saturday – thanks Corner Bar! 💚
The Corner

Motive Auto Repairs is a driving force behind this year's CRC Howick Village Hop! 🚗 Thank you for getting us up and running and backing CRC Howick Village Hop. We're so grateful! 💛

Shoutout to Star Insure! ⭐ With the CRC Howick Village Hop just around the corner, we're feeling the love from our sponsors, and this one's a big reason it's all coming together. Thanks for having our back! 🙌

🌸 Spring is here, and it's the perfect excuse for a home refresh!⁠
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Out with the old, in with the new. Whether you're decluttering, redecorating or just craving a fresher space, the village has plenty to inspire you:⁠
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🏡 101 Design, 1 Cook Street, gifts and home style picks worth a browse⁠
🏡 Cinnamon Brown Homestore, 69 Picton Street, a village favourite for beautiful homeware and gifts⁠
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What's on your spring refresh list this year? ⁠
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Share below or tag a friend who needs the nudge to finally clear out that junk drawer 👇⁠
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With the CRC Howick Village Hop approaching fast, we're thanking our sponsors once again, because none of this would be possible without them. 🙌 First up is CRC! 🔧 Thank you for backing Hop Howick, we're so grateful for your support.

We're officially full! 🎉

Registrations for the CRC Howick Village Hop closed last week and we're at capacity. Thank you to everyone who signed up. The response has been incredible, and it's all of you who make this event what it is. 💛

The big day is almost here, and it's shaping up to be a great one. Get ready for a full day of amazing cars, great company and good vibes, all set around the heart of Howick. 🚗✨

📅 Saturday 10th October�⏰ Starting at 9am

Whether you're cruising in, catching up with friends or showing off your pride and joy, we can't wait to see you all there.

🚘 Clubs joining us on the day:
* American Classic Car Club
* American Muscle Group
* Auckland Car Club
* Auckland Corvette Club
* Auckland Hot Rod Club
* Auckland Mustang Owners
* Auckland Triumph Car Club
* Austin-Healey Car Club NZ
* BMW NZ Car Club
* Cadillac Club
* Camaro Auckland
* Chrysler Restorers Club
* Coastal Cruisers
* Cortina Car Club
* Early Holden Club Auckland
* Early Ford V8 Club
* Far North Rod & Custom
* Five O Car Club
* Ford RS
* GM Enthusiasts Club
* GM Car Club NZ
* Hamilton Classic Car Club
* Hawke's Bay Car Club
* Hibiscus Rodders Inc
* Howick Classic & Vintage
* Mid West Street Rods
* Mini Car Club of Auckland Inc
* Moonshine Rod & Custom Club
* Morgan Sportscar Club
* Mustang Owners Club
* NI Model A Ford Club
* No Keepers.com
* North Shore Rod & Custom
* NZ Cobra Club
* Pukekohe Car Club
* Pukekohe Hot Rod Club
* Renegade Rod & Custom
* South Side Cruisers
* South Side Streeters
* Squarebirds.org
* Vauxhall Club of NZ
* VCC NZ North Shore
* VW Owners Club
* West Coast Cruises
* Whangarei Rod & Custom

YEAASSSS! 🙌☀️🚗

We’re getting excited now… and we really like what we’re seeing in the forecast for next Saturday! 😎☀️
The countdown is well and truly on for the CRC Howick HOP 2026 – Saturday 10 October!
Howick Village is going to be absolutely buzzing! 🚗🎶☀️

The forecast is looking fantastic for next Saturday! ☀️ We watch the weather forecast daily in the lead-up to our big events, and we have to say – we really like what we’re seeing!
It’s shaping up to be a great day for the CRC Howick Village HOP 2026. 🚗☀️😎 Fingers crossed it stays that way!

Wednesdays just got a whole lot better.

Buy one, get one free on all food at Despensa Howick, every Wednesday from 6pm.

Think loaded tacos, crispy chicken, fresh guac and more, all served up on the house for your second dish.

Grab your friends, grab a table, and dig in!

Wonderful news for Howick Library! 📚🎉

We’re so pleased for the Library team that they’ll soon be heading back “home” to their newly refurbished library – but we have to admit, we’ll be a little sad to see them go!

We’ve really enjoyed having Howick Library as our neighbour at the Howick War Memorial Hall while the refurbishment has been underway. It’s been lovely having the team, and all their visitors, right next door.

Their temporary service at the Hall finishes on Friday 16 October, before the refreshed Howick Library reopens on Monday 2 November.

Congratulations to the Howick Library team – we can’t wait to see your new space. We’ll miss having you as our neighbour! 💚📚
Howick Library Howick Local Board

Rev your engines, Howick. The CRC Howick Village Hop is almost here!

Saturday 10th October, Howick Village transforms into a full day of community, and classic cars, and we cannot wait to share it with you.

Cars on show: get up close with a stunning lineup of classic and vintage vehicles cruising through the village, all polished up and ready to turn heads. Car lovers, this one's for you.

Stalls galore: wander through a bustling strip of local makers, growers, and businesses, with market stalls packed with food, crafts, treats, and treasures. Something for everyone to browse, taste, and take home.

Bring the family, bring your appetite, and come support local this October.

📍 Howick Village
📅 Saturday, 10 October
Classic cars | Market stalls | Community fun

We are thrilled to see this post from The Gluten Free Girl! 💚
A recommendation like this means so much, particularly for those living with coeliac disease or needing to eat gluten free.
We’re very fortunate in Howick Village to have a number of eateries offering great gluten-free choices. The village_wholefoods_cafe is completely gluten free, while Benjarong Thai Restaurant Howick is fantastic at catering for gluten-free diners, along with plenty of other options around the Village.
Thank you, Gluten Free Kiwi Girl, for visiting Howick Village and sharing your experience. 💚
And what a lovely way to enjoy Howick Village – sitting upstairs in the sunshine with a delicious plate of food and a glass of w**e. ☀️🍷
The Earl

Rooftop dining at The Earl, the perfect place to be on a sunny day ☀️ I had the fish of the day which was grilled snapper with a tom yum prawn risotto (a flavour combination on risotto I’ve never had before which was awesome). Lots of NGA and GFOR menu options I’ll put the menu in the comments!

📍Howick, Auckland

🎉 WELCOME TO HOWICK VILLAGE – SIP ABACUS HOWICK! 🧮✨

We’re delighted to welcome SIP Abacus Howick to Howick Village and as a new member of the Howick Village Association.

SIP Abacus offers a children’s educational enrichment programme designed to make learning maths engaging while developing skills that extend well beyond numbers.

Primarily for children aged 5–12 years, the structured abacus-based programme helps children develop:

🧮 Mental maths skills
🧠 Concentration & memory
👀 Visualisation
💡 Problem-solving skills
🎯 Speed, accuracy & confidence

Through progressive levels, practical exercises and regular classes, children build strong mathematical foundations while developing confidence in their own abilities.

📍 SIP Abacus Howick
7/43 Cook Street, Howick
📞 022 601 3108
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.sipabacus.co.nz

Opening hours:
Monday–Friday | 4pm–7pm
Saturday | 12pm–5pm

A big Howick Village welcome to the SIP Abacus team – it’s great to have you here! 💙

Hope the Stonehenge team got the job done overnight! 😂 Don’t forget — the clocks have moved forward an hour, so summer must be getting closer! ☀️⏰
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🌸 SPRING CLEAN YOUR SMILE! 😁🌿
We’ve been talking about refreshing, renewing and looking after ourselves this spring… and that includes our teeth!
Howick Village Dental – “Caring for smiles since wayback” 🦷
And they really do mean way back! Established in the 1950s in the heart of Howick Village, Howick Village Dental has been caring for generations of local smiles and continues to provide total dental care for our community today.
If you’ve been putting off that check-up, have something that’s been niggling you, or your smile could simply do with a little spring freshen-up, now might be the perfect time to make that appointment.
✨ Check-up overdue?
✨ Time for a clean?
✨ Something not feeling quite right?
✨ Or just want to keep that smile looking its best?
Don’t wait until a small problem becomes a bigger one.

📍 13 Cook Street, Howick
📞 09 534 8931
📧 [email protected]
🕐 OPEN:
Monday: 8.30am – 5pm
Tuesday: 8.30am – 7pm
Wednesday: 8.30am – 5pm
Thursday: 8.30am – 7pm
Friday: 8.30am – 5pm

🌷 New season, fresh smile — with local dental care that’s been part of Howick for generations.

Comedy Night is coming to The Apothecary!

Join us this Friday 26th September for a night of laughs with headliner Hayley Sproull, MC Traun Mohanbhai, plus Paul Douglas and Craig Westenberg.

Doors open 5:30pm, show starts 7:30pm. Seating is first come basis with a mix of seated tables and leaners, so get in early.

$45 per person

Get your tickets now at www.theapothecary.co.nz

🌸 SPRING… A TIME TO REFRESH, RENEW & LOOK AFTER YOU 🌸
Spring is all about fresh starts — and sometimes that means finally taking care of something you’ve been putting off.
If you’re having issues with your teeth or dentures, why continue to put up with discomfort or feel self-conscious about your smile?
Howick Village Denture Studio is a boutique denture clinic and laboratory right here in Howick, offering high-quality, aesthetically pleasing dentures individually designed to suit you.
And looking at these dentures, you wouldn't know … how incredibly natural do they look? 😍
Dentures certainly aren’t what they used to be. Today they can be beautifully crafted to look incredibly realistic and natural — no one needs to know.
Whether you need new dentures, have concerns with your existing ones, or simply want to find out what your options are, you can arrange a private, confidential consultation with the team.
🌿 This spring, look after yourself.
🌸 Feel comfortable.
😁 Smile with confidence.
Sometimes a little renewal can make a very big difference.
Howick Village Denture Studio
6/10 Wellington St (The Terraces)
09 5766987