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Plans / Projects 24 Apr 2019

Howick area first to help create age-friendly action plan for Auckland

Howick residents are invited to have their say on Auckland Council’s proposed Age-friendly Auckland Action Plan.

Community 24 Apr 2019

Nominations open for Howick Celebrated Citizens Awards

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognised for their work in the local community? Submit their name by 12 May.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Apr 2019

Students hunt for moth plants in Howick

A competition is underway to remove as many moth plants as possible from Howick.

Transport 15 Apr 2019

New bus services offer more direct journeys for east Aucklanders

New services will be in place to provide more direct trips while the first stage of the Eastern Busway is built from Panmure to Pakuranga.

Transport 12 Apr 2019

Construction starts on $1.4b Eastern Busway

Construction is underway on the first stage of the Eastern Busway project to bring congestion-free, high-frequency buses to one of Auckland’s fastest growing areas.

Libraries 11 Apr 2019

Arabic speakers supported at Botany Library

Botany Library has gone the extra mile to offer Arabic books and reading clubs to support the local community.

Youth / Rangatahi 4 Apr 2019

Ormiston youngsters ask to be involved

Students from Ormiston Junior College have urged Howick Local Board to let them help solve "real world problems".

Community 3 Apr 2019

Howick school receives funds to improve popular walking route

Howick Local Board has provided $1million to improve footpaths and bridges for children walking to school.

Events

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Kayaking

Paddle, explore, and enjoy Auckland’s waterways in guided sessions.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

07 Mar 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Meditation workshop

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

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Craft a puppet creature

Get creative in this fun, hands-on puppet-making workshop run by artist Sarah Cowie where fabric...

04 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Sinhala and Sri Lankan culture

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

09 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Storytime at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes designed to inspire imagina...

04 Mar 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Life after Stroke: Stroke Education groups

Join others in your community affected by stroke in a series of small group education sessions th...

11 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Jump Jiggle Jive at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session featuring music, songs and rhymes (18mths - 3yrs).