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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.

Community 18 Aug 2023

Connection that helps free the joy

Howick Local Board building strong communities one connection at a time

Events

20 Jun 2026

Winter lights festival

Experience the Howick Historical Village after dark in this enchanting evening where history and...

07 Mar 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Meditation workshop

Experience inner peace and mental clarity through simple, practical meditation techniques suitabl...

21 Jun 2026

Winter stand-up comedy show

Comedians will take the stage to perform live stand-up comedy throughout the session, delivering...

04 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Sinhala and Sri Lankan culture

Fun, interactive sessions introduce traditions, history, and Sinhala basics.

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

Sit down, relax and enjoy a range of board games at Highland Park Library.

25 Jun 2026

Death Cafe - Botany

Death Cafe is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...

25 Jun 2026 - 27 Aug 2026

Mahjong Club for beginners

Learn to play Chinese Mahjong and have fun socializing.