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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.

Parks / Outdoors 1 Apr 2025

Pump track gets the green light from Local Board

Beachlands is set to get a new pump track at Constellation Park, thanks to local support and the backing of Franklin Local Board.  

Parks / Outdoors 1 Apr 2025

Waiuku Trail & Reserves back on track  

Storm remediation work at the existing Waiuku Trail at the north of Tamakae and at Lady Jane Franklin Botanical Reserve has now been completed, helping to prevent future stormwater damage.  

Pest Free 31 Mar 2025

Giving our biodiversity a helping hand

Thousands of pests have been removed thanks to an organisation which receives funding from Albert-Eden and Waitematā local boards.

Planting 31 Mar 2025

Grant funding nurtures native nursery

Find out how grants helped Motu Community Nursery.

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 28 Mar 2025

TOP Squad leads the way for Ōtara-Papatoetoe youth

Outstanding young leaders from Ōtara-Papatoetoe have been honoured at an award ceremony, celebrating their contributions to local decision-making and community initiatives.

Community 28 Mar 2025

Pukekohe park gifted dual Māori name

Kennelley Park has been gifted the dual name of Te Ara Poouri, marked with a special ceremony to recognise the significance of the name.   

Events

12 Mar 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Jump Jiggle Jive - Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session featuring music, songs and rhymes (18mths - 3yrs).

12 Mar 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Plunket Japanese Playgroup

Come along and connect with other Japanese speaking families with your children 0 to 5.

05 Mar 2025 - 18 Jun 2025

LEGO Club

Build, create and imagine! Calling all Lego lovers!

05 Mar 2025 - 18 Jun 2025

Rhymetime - Titirangi Library

Bring your little one along for a 30 minute session of songs, movement, and finger rhymes, specia...

05 Mar 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Rhymetime - Birkenhead Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, stories and bubbles!

05 Mar 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for seniors in Hobsonville Point

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device

19 Feb 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for seniors at Whangaparāoa Library

Come along for free one-on-one help to learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, lap...

12 Feb 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

BrainCharge at Orewa Library

BrainCharge is a fun and engaging brain fitness programme for adults.