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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

14 Jun 2025

Matariki Festival at O Wairoa Marae

Join us for a vibrant day full of creativity, discovery, and connection.

14 Jun 2025

Onehunga Matariki Whānau Day

Come along to the Onehunga Matariki Whānau Day, filled with activities for families and tamariki!

14 Jun 2025

Pacific Dance OnScreen

Pacific Dance OnScreen is the film screening of the Pacific Dance Festival.

14 Jun 2025

Snow in the Park

Henderson-Massey’s favourite winter event is back! This FREE event for the whole family will leav...

14 Jun 2025

Sunnyvale stream spruce up

Come along and show some love to the Waari Stream in Sunnyvale.

14 Jun 2025

Treaty of Waitangi workshop

A lively interactive workshop for ethnic communities & families.

14 Jun 2025

Waitaa ki te Maanuka, Waitii ki te Mangatangi, Waipuna ki te Rangi - OPENING EVENT

Attend the opening event and visit the magnificent works from the Ngaati Tamaoho Whaikairo, Raara...

14 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

Waitaa ki te Maanuka, Waitii ki te Mangatangi, Waipuna ki te Rangi - EXHIBITION

Admire the intricate craftsmanship, cultural expression, and storytelling in this beautiful exhib...