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Sun’s out and fun’s out
Outdoor adventures in South and East Auckland just got a whole lot more exciting this summer.
Shaping the future of playgrounds
Howick Local Board is encouraging the East Auckland community to have their say now until 9 February 2025, on how to improve more than 70 play spaces, for all ages and abilities.
Howick Local Board relocating
Howick Local Board staff are set to temporarily move from their office in Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga Town Centre in late November, to explore different office location options.
Rooted in Education
Howick Enviroschools’ Garden To Table programme nourishes young minds, working together to achieve environmental goals and life skills.
A plan for growth in Auckland’s rural south is coming
The Southern Rural Strategy sets out how the area will accommodate a growing population, while enabling industries like farming and food production to thrive.
Fred Graham work a tribute to home town
Celebrated artist Fred Graham has unveiled Waiuku - a sculpture honouring the west Franklin town and community.
Twinkling lights and merry nights - Stockade Hill Christmas Lights
Carols, kai/food, santa, Christmas cheer, entertainment…Howick is ready to illuminate the town for its annual Stockade Hill Christmas Lights.
Howick workshops open up in 2025
Local board workshops in Howick will be open to the public in early 2025.
Events
Craftmas session 3 - Ocean bath salts
Come and check out Highland Park Library’s festive craft series.
Celebrate a Polish Christmas: craft workshop
Enjoy family fun creating your own paper and wool Christmas decorations to take home after the pr...
Seed Exchange
Come along and meet other local gardeners for a chat - share your gardening stories, knowledge an...
Shared Reading at Highland Park Library
Be a part of our shared reading sessions, where once a month we get together and as a group, enjo...
The Reading Revolution
Enjoy a relaxed and fun discussion over a cuppa about a short story and a poem we will read aloud...
Twilight Christmas at the Village 2024
Step into the magic of Christmase past in an enchanting heritage setting.
Craftmas session 4 - Beach diorama
Come and check out Highland Park Library’s festive craft series.
