Q&A Archives - EastLife

Q&A Carl Morgan (Forest & Bird)

Published by EastLife - April 10, 2024

Forest & Bird has taken a leading role in many local conservation projects throughout East Auckland. Recently, we landed an interview with Carl Morgan,...

An exclusive interview: Ven Abbess Manshin

By Farida Master - March 27, 2024

The Venerable Abbess Manshin doesn’t give interviews. ‘Success isn’t about individual accomplishment but the collective power of the community. I haven’t given one in...

Love the buzz of a village market?

Published by EastLife - February 28, 2024

There are few nicer things to do on a Saturday morning than visit the local village market. A Q & A with Sarah Laing who...

The winner takes it all!

Published by EastLife - December 20, 2023

We had no clue when we first interviewed former Howick local and MKR NZ contestant Vikki Gordon-Tibbits (issue dated Nov 8) that both she...

Rising Stars Take Stage

Published by EastLife - November 29, 2023

It’s their happy place. For 14-year-old Violet Taylor being on stage is pure magic. The St Kentigern College student was thrilled when she heard...

SNAPCHAT: Bo Burns

Published by EastLife - November 22, 2023

Getting Santa to Howick for the much-awaited iconic parade, is no mean task! A SnapChat with Bo Burns, organiser of Howick’s 70th Santa Parade...

Stepping up to the plate on MKR

Published by EastLife - November 8, 2023

My Kitchen Rules (MKR NZ) contestant Vikki Gorton-Tibbits, grew up in east Auckland – mainly Howick and Botany till she travelled overseas at 23....

Q&A: Micheline Newton

Published by EastLife - September 27, 2023

Originally from England, Micheline Newton has now firmly set down roots at Auckland Botanic Gardens. A former nurse with a degree in tourism, the...