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Community 17 Jul 2023

Celebrating a TREE-mendous number of new trees in Howick

As of the month of June, 94 trees have successfully been planted this year as part of the Howick Local Board and the Council's continuous commitment to enhance the local environment.

Have your say 13 Jul 2023

Upper Harbour Local Board Plan consultation open

It’s more important than ever to speak up and help shape the future of your community, as the Upper Harbour Local Board releases their three-year plan for consultation.

Have your say 13 Jul 2023

Give feedback on the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan

It is time to hear if residents think that a three-year plan, just released for consultation by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, is right for their community.

Have your say 13 Jul 2023

Rodney Local Board Plan consultation open

It’s more important than ever that residents speak up and let Rodney Local Board members know if the three-year plan, just released for consultation, is right for their community.

Community 12 Jul 2023

New time travelling app released

Greenwoods Corner, Epsom now a destination for heritage enthusiasts and local explorers.

Community 12 Jul 2023

Howick Local Board Volunteer Recognition 2023 winners

More than 80 volunteers were honoured for their efforts at the Howick Volunteer Recognition 2023 ceremony.

Youth / Rangatahi 12 Jul 2023

Franklin radio buffs help crack Morse code

Morse code...no bother with the help of Franklin Amateur Radio Club members.

Conservation 11 Jul 2023

Mana whenua guidance key to reptile surveillance

Ecologists go hunting for reptiles!

Events

19 Mar 2026

Guided Hīkoi with Te Ahiwaru Ōtuataua

Join Te Ahiwaru, with support from the community parks team, for a guided hikoi through the fasci...

21 Mar 2026

Emily Karaka in conversation with Chelsea Winstanley

Join artist Emily Karaka in conversation with filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley as they discuss Emily’...

21 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Bookworm

11-year-old Mildred's world is turned upside down when her estranged father, the washed-up magici...

21 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Mahi tākaro

Come join Harko Brown (teacher & Māori games expert) as he creates aro-tākaro—implements of play—...

21 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2026

Meet your neighbours and discuss what local solutions to climate change we can take together, for...

25 Mar 2026

Native Watercress: Rediscovering Our Taonga Species

Join us for an insightful talk that explores the fascinating world of native watercress, includin...

25 Mar 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Walkie Talkie

We will explore heritage sites at a relaxed pace.

26 Mar 2026

Native Planting Workshop

Join us for a whānau friendly native planting workshop and kōrero with Alanah from EcoMatters.