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Community 9 Nov 2023

Newest addition to Auckland's public art collection unveiled at Pakuranga Rotary Walkway

Pakuranga’s latest public artwork - Ngā Manu by Dion Hitchens - has been unveiled. Commissioned by Auckland Council Public Art and Pakuranga Rotary, the work graces the Rotary Walkway at Sanctuary Point.

Community 6 Nov 2023

Search begins for Howick business excellence

Howick Local Board has joined Business East Tamaki in the hunt for business excellence in the area.

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.

Events

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...

25 Mar 2026

World of Cultures Rhymetime - Botany Library

Hop on a pretend plane and sing songs from around the world as you “travel” to different countries.

25 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Howick Little Plays

Small in size, big on imagination. Howick Little Plays is back with eight new one-act stories ser...

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...

26 Mar 2026

Piñata Party

We all love smashing piñatas at parties, but there’s more to them than just candy! Learn the hist...

26 Mar 2026

Shufa: Focus in Many Languages

Guided by movement, breath, and rhythm, participants experience how writing can calm the mind, de...

27 Mar 2026

World of Cultures Storytime

Enjoy songs, stories, and folk tales from around the world.

28 Mar 2026

Distance Street Photography

Explore the vibrant world of street photography with Zac Blair at Botany Library, part of World o...