Phil Taylor

1 week ago | times.co.nz | Phil Taylor

Information about official ANZAC Day services and commemorations in east Auckland on the public holiday of remembrance on April 25. The Auckland Council describes ANZAC Day as a time of remembrance that brings New Zealanders and Australians together to commemorate those who gave their lives in service of their country and honour returned servicemen and women – Veterans.

1 week ago | times.co.nz | Phil Taylor

She’s one of the nicest people you’ll meet in east Auckland, and when you know she makes music for children, it makes sense that she’s positive because that arena can be full of joy. She’s also one of a very few with connections to this area who has won a coveted a New Zealand Music Awards’ prize, the Tui, as she explains to PJ TAYLOR. Where were you born and grew up? I was born in Wellington but then grew up on the North Shore. Our family has been out east for the past 15 years.

2 weeks ago | times.co.nz | Phil Taylor

How long have you been an educator, and where did you train? I’ve worked in education for 25 years. I completed my education degree at Otago University and my Masters in Educational Leadership at Auckland University. When did you become principal of Elm Park Primary School? In 2022. It’s a great privilege to be the principal of Elm Park School. The role is very varied, so every day it’s an interesting and challenging workplace.

2 weeks ago | times.co.nz | Phil Taylor

DJs on east Auckland’s popular community radio station are all in a spin as they get ready to drop the needle on vinyl records continuously for 24 hours this weekend. East FM, with its studio in the town square in Howick Village, is participating in Vinylthon, joining other radio stations around the world to honour the magic of music on vinyl records. “Yes, we’ll be playing nothing but vinyl, non-stop, for a full 24 hours,” says Beagle Everitt, East FM’s lead Vinylthon organsier.

2 weeks ago | times.co.nz | Phil Taylor

East Auckland’s mighty Mountain Raiders are rated the best BMX club in the land. At the recent BMX national championships held in Invercargill, the Mountain Raiders rode away with the coveted Larry Gardener Trophy as BMX Club of the Year for having the best performances over the whole competition season. The Lloyd Elsmore Park-based club also won and retained the Pocock Trophy for the best moto points at the national champs.