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Transport 3 Dec 2021

Have your say on the Eastern Busway

Auckland Transport is keen to hear the community’s views on the next stage of the Eastern Busway project, a 5km stretch linking Pakuranga and Botany.

Environment 17 Sep 2021

Illegal dumping continues to blight Howick

Illegal dumping is a problem across the Auckland region, but with Thomas Road in Flatbush becoming a hot-spot, Howick Local Board Chair Adele White wants it stopped.

Community 16 Sep 2021

Locals invited to manage Howick War Memorial community facility

Howick Local Board is calling for expressions of interest to activate the historical Howick War Memorial community facility.

Youth / Rangatahi 16 Aug 2021

For youth, by youth — celebrating a decade of empowerment

The Howick Youth Council, established and funded by Howick Local Board, celebrated its decennial anniversary at a special event this weekend with several achievements to its credit.

Environment 2 Aug 2021

Beautification Trust launches four new ways to help community

Four new schemes will help the Beautification Trust assist local groups.

Youth / Rangatahi 2 Aug 2021

Nana Tu joins young artists in exhibition

Artists mentored at The Corner: Creative Space, have their work on show at the Papakura Art Gallery.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Jul 2021

Local boards contribute $90,000 to support Papatoetoe tornado victims

Two local boards have committed $90,000 between them to bolster Auckland Council’s Mayoral Relief Fund for those suffering in the wake of the tornado that swept through Papatoetoe on 19 June.

Pest Free 14 Jun 2021

Howick children at the forefront of making Auckland pest free

For the last few months, school children and preschool toddlers in Howick ward have been behind a mammoth hunt that yielded monumental results.

Events

28 Mar 2026

Eid Gathering & Food Sharing

All are invited to Botany Library’s Eid Gathering & Food Sharing Event on Saturday, 28 March,...

29 Mar 2026

Eat Your Way Around the World

Librarians and local restaurants will cook up small dishes from around the world, introducing the...

29 Mar 2026

Let’s celebrate a Polish Easter with crafts

Explore the museum's festive displays and take home your own beautifully crafted Easter creations.

29 Mar 2026

Pic n'Mix

Textiles for adults and teens of all sewing levels. Support the re-use of textiles with the Threa...

29 Mar 2026

Stories in Stitches of Nakshi Kantha

Join us to unwind and craft a meaningful piece of your story, one stitch at a time.

08 Mar 2026 - 13 Apr 2026

Team Up 2 Clean Up

This is a fantastic way to get out of that same-old-same-old routine, meet new people, get light...

31 Mar 2026

Guatemalan Worry Dolls

Create your very own worry dolls at Botany Library and enjoy a restful night’s sleep.

31 Mar 2026

Mochi making

Join us for a hands-on Japanese mochi-making class. Mochi is a traditional Japanese food with a c...