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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.