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Howick Ward News

Community 1 Apr 2025

Winning moves: Howick sports facilities boosted

Big things are happening! Thanks to Auckland Council’s Sports and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund, three local Howick sports facilities are about to get a major upgrade.

Community 1 Apr 2025

Exploring local Howick Enviroschools

Howick Local Board members recently embarked on an inspiring visit to four local Enviroschools, where they saw firsthand the innovative environmental initiatives being embraced by students and staff.

Community 28 Mar 2025

Estuary Art and Ecology Awards 2025

Experience the 19th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards, Aotearoa's only contemporary art prize, at UXBRIDGE Arts and Culture Centre in Howick, from 5 July to 31 August 2025.

Community 24 Mar 2025

Celebrating Culture Pop-Up in Howick

The Howick Local Board invites you to dive into a world of creativity and culture at the Celebrating Cultures Pop-Up at Ormiston Town Centre, from 15 to 30 March.

Community 24 Mar 2025

Who’s the Moth to Beat?

Howick are you ready for another outstanding year for the Pest Free Howick Ward (PFHW) Moth Plant Pod Competition 2025...but, things are a little different this year!

Elections 6 Mar 2025

Want women to have an equal voice? Stand in Auckland's local elections

When it comes to speaking up, her-story shows that a woman’s voice can be powerful enough to make waves that change the world.

Community 20 Feb 2025

Howick paves the way for safer roads

Students travelling to school in Flat Bush and Howick will now have safer journey options thanks to the completion of two road safety projects funded by Howick Local Board.

Community 18 Feb 2025

$2m destination playground on the horizon for Barry Curtis Park

A spectacular nearly $2m playground designed to offer an exciting range of play options for all tamariki (children), is coming to Barry Curtis Park, after Howick Local Board approved the concept designs.

Howick Ward Events

06 Apr 2025

Garden party at Highland Park Library

Discover the amazing world of bugs with special guest speakers!

06 Apr 2025

Let’s celebrate a Polish Easter with crafts

Design your own Polish Easter egg in this creative workshop for ages 7-adult.

06 Apr 2025

Moth and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust speaker

Jacqui Knight, the Butterfly Lady, will be here to talk about NZ butterflies and moths and their...

06 Apr 2025

Talk: Dyslexia/ ASD

Expert insights and tools for understanding Dyslexia, ASD, and more

06 Apr 2025

The Bee Lady

Learn about bees and see them at work with a fun interactive experience designed for children.

23 Mar 2025 - 13 Apr 2025

Butter Making Experience

Step back in time at Historical Village, when everything was homemade and homegrown and sustainab...

02 Mar 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Kids Makers Club - Pakuranga Library

Meet new friends, share and build ideas together!

02 Feb 2025 - 06 Apr 2025

Mothers information group

Come along to receive guidance and support as you prepare for labour and birth.