Passing

HILDRETH , Gabrielle (Gay). On Saturday 16th January, 2016, peacefully at Craigweil House Parakai. Beloved Mother and friend. The Funeral Service will be held in the St. Matthews Anglican- Methodist Church, Garfield Road Helensville on Monday 22 February 2016 at 11.00...

Keith Edward Cowper 21-08-41 – 03-12-15

A pillar of society and a well respected Member of the Helensville Community, Keith was sadly not immune to the ravages of depression. It was this illness that cruelly took Keith from us, leaving a void not only within his family and friends but also in the lives of...

Art Centre in a good space

By Helen Martin Helensville Art Centre’s move to the basement of the War Memorial Hall is proving a great success, according to Centre Manager Sally Lush. The venue is light, bright and spacious and the exhibitions are generating a lot of viewer interest. In a...

Healthy Choices January 2016

Happy Nutty New Year everyone! I’ll start off where I left off last month :- Almonds: Good for Your Gut Almonds contain the most fiber — about three grams per ounce — compared to other nuts, and are richest in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. Almonds may even help...

Landmark McKenzie Hills captured in paint

Although they have never been formally named, the beautiful hills on your right as you drive out of Helensville towards Kaukapakapa are known locally as the McKenzie Hills after a family who has farmed in the area for almost 70 years. When Dr. Donald McKenzie, an...