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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

09 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

The Gruffalo

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark woods in this magical, musical adaptation...

12 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Waiheke Local Board Community Forum

Community Forum is an open meeting which provides an opportunity for individuals and community or...

10 Jul 2025

Film screening: Whetū Mārama - Bright Star

Come and celebrate Matariki at Grey Lynn Library with a free screening of "Whetū Mārama - Bright...

10 Jul 2025

Matariki Navigators feat Spell

Internationally renowned producer and turntablist, Spell returns home to Aotearoa to apply his un...

10 Jul 2025

Nightscapes

Auckland Philharmonia principal musicians take centre stage for Mozart’s amiable concerto for a g...

10 Jul 2025

Te Korakora ki Takutai

Join us for an unforgettable night under the stars!

10 Jul 2025

Te Manu Ka Rewa – Matariki Puuraakau

Join the artist, Jadyn Flavell, to hear more about the sculpture and the puuraakau and share some...

10 Jul 2025

Ukelele workshop to learn a simple Māori song

Come along and learn a simple Māori song on the ukulele to celebrate Matariki.