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Youth / Rangatahi 3 Nov 2023

Students call for traffic solutions

Ormiston Senior College students have outlined a raft of proposals they say would improve traffic flows and safety outside their school.

Youth / Rangatahi 18 Oct 2023

Moth plant busters sail to Motuihe

Young environmentalists were rewarded for their moth plant beating efforts with a trip to the Motuihe nature reserve.

Community 16 Oct 2023

Children learn how to build a solid future

Pakuranga Heights students have swapped the classroom for the garden, although they've had to build them first!

Community 28 Sep 2023

Safety concerns lead to closure of stairs into McLeay Reserve

The stairs from Montressor Place and Haseler Crescent into McLeay Reserve in Howick, have been closed off because of significant health and safety issues.

Community 25 Sep 2023

Work programme focuses on diverse cultures

Howick Local Board has given a green light to the rest of its Customer and Community Services work programme – putting a focus on the area’s diverse cultures.

Community 19 Sep 2023

Sporting talent celebrated at the annual Howick Sports Awards

Sporting and supporting talent were recognised last night at the annual Howick Sports Awards.

Community 13 Sep 2023

10 years of all the right ingredients for East Auckland families

Bellyful East Auckland celebrates 10 years of nourishing and connecting communities by cooking and delivering free meals to whānau, with babies or young children, who need support.

Community 22 Aug 2023

Howick Local Board Grants has the community covered

Diverse communities of Howick set to dance to a new beat as grants help provide an opportunity to do wonderful things.

Events

13 Feb 2026

Spring Festival

Matariki, Koanga Festival & Chinese Lunar New Year - how are these festivals celebrated, and what...

15 Feb 2026

Book bathing

Unwind with a unique 25 minute guided meditation featuring NZ books and sounds.

17 Feb 2026

Badge making

Join us for a fun, hands-on activity where you can design and create your own badges to show your...

24 Feb 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Playdate for the Senses

Bring in your tamariki to Botany Library for a fun, hands-on play session designed to engage all...

28 Jan 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Board Games for Adults

Every 4th Wednesday of the month, sit down, relax and enjoy a range of board games at Highland Pa...

28 Feb 2026

Learn to BMX

Hit the ramps and trails in this adrenaline-packed BMX adventure.

28 Feb 2026

Rainbow tie-dye

This hands-on workshop invites participants of all identities to design their own wearable art us...

05 Mar 2026 - 23 Apr 2026

Guided Ranger Walks

Discover the unique native flora and fauna of this forest ecosystem and learn about key environme...