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Community 25 Sep 2024

$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.

Community 17 Sep 2024

Celebrate the Stars

The 2024 Howick Sports Awards celebrated local athletic talent and honoured the vital roles of coaches, volunteers, and community supporters.

Community 17 Sep 2024

Safer Shores - Bucklands Beach Safety improvements begin

Plans for proposed safety measures have been changed to be more effective thanks to community feedback, Howick Local Board, Bucklands and Eastern Beaches Residents Associations.

Community 30 Aug 2024

East Auckland backs Representation Review proposal

Proposed changes for fairer representation and a Flat Bush subdivision for Howick Local Board have received overwhelming support at 86%.

Community 28 Aug 2024

Step into the realm of ‘Tales of Wāhine’

Through compelling storytelling and striking portraits, Tales of Wāhine is a dynamic exhibition honouring East Auckland’s top female leaders and innovators that Howick Local Board says is a must-see!

Community 16 Aug 2024

Legacy in the stars

The stars aligned with the celebration of the Māori new year at the unveiling of the Matariki Legacy project at Mission Heights in Flatbush.

Community 8 Aug 2024

Safety and Transport Projects in Focus

Calls to realign Chapel Road to improve safety and to progress work around Mill Road are features of Howick Local Board’s response to the draft Auckland Regional Land Transport Plan (RTLP) 2024-2034.

Community 8 Aug 2024

18th Estuary Art and Ecology Award winners

Five exceptional artists - selected from 22 finalists - and their works, Tūna, Eyes Wide Open, Mitigation at the Margins, I see you in the estuary, and Life Cycle.

Events

26 Oct 2024

Low-Waste Spring Platter Workshop - Botany Library

Get creative with low-waste spring platter ideas, and more, at this free local workshop.

26 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

Festival of Frights 2024

Howick Historical Village’s Festival of Frights is back, and bigger than ever! Three spooktacular...

14 Nov 2024

Painting Event: Dreamy Daisies

Join us for an evening filled with whimsy, colour, and plenty of giggles.

30 Nov 2024

Paul Ubana Jones

Live acoustic music at it's best.

08 Dec 2024

Howick Santa Parade

It's a great free day out for families.