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Walkways 8 Dec 2020

Dick Quax memorial honours ‘The Flying Dutchman’

New signs along a stretch of the Rotary Walkway in Pakuranga honouring the sporting prowess and longstanding civic duty of Dick Quax have been unveiled at Wakaaranga Reserve in Half Moon Bay.

Community 24 Nov 2020

Local boards take joint approach to benefit Aucklanders

Franklin and Howick are among Auckland local boards seeking to find common ground so they can work together to benefit residents.

Transport 2 Sep 2020

Improved Murphys Road now open to traffic

Murphys Road in Flat Bush has now reopened as a four-lane road following improvements.

Arts 18 Aug 2020

Art meets ecology in unique Tāmaki Estuary initiative

Entries are open for one of New Zealand’s only contemporary art prizes with ecology at its core: The Estuary Art and Ecology Prize.

16 Jul 2020

Help us shape the future of Howick

The Howick Local Board's draft plan is now open for consultation and the board is seeking your input to make sure they’ve got it right.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jun 2020

Finalists named for 2020 Howick Sports Awards

More than sixty finalists have been shortlisted for the 2020 Howick Sports Awards for the last year’s season.

Beaches 4 Feb 2020

Cockle Bay beach receives a makeover

A 66-meter-long rock revetment has been constructed on the western side of Cockle Bay beach to reduce severe coastal erosion.

Cultural 28 Jan 2020

All set for Year of the Pig in Howick

Celebrations are planned throughout Howick in February to celebrate the new year.

Events

07 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2026

Matariki clay creations

Kids will learn fun sculpting techniques to build a colourful masterpiece with a Matariki theme t...

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.

09 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026

Starry Nightlights

Colour in your design and pop it into your jar, add the tea light and watch the shadow patterns a...

10 Jul 2026

Matariki at Howick Historical Village

As the Matariki constellation makes its annual appearance in our skies, come along to this specia...

11 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Bloomsday

Enjoy this performance at Howick Little Theatre.

12 Jul 2026

Whānau Fun Day

We are celebrating Matariki this year with a range of fun and engaging activities.

13 Jul 2026

Toi Manawa Māori Bone Carving

Come and enjoy a fun day making a beautiful Māori taonga (pendant) from beef bone and pauā shell.

16 Jul 2026

Matariki Silent Disco

Expect glowing lights, shared laughter and a dance floor that brings the community together under...