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Transport 25 Jan 2019

Former councillor comes home to visit Eastern Busway site

Former Auckland City Councillor Sherryl McKelvie has visited her old home, now site office for the AMETI Eastern Busway.

Community 22 Jan 2019

Howick groups get a funding boost

Sports and arts groups have been awarded funding from Howick Local Board’s latest community grants.

Libraries 20 Dec 2018

Botany Library on the move

Thousands of books and magazines are being moved ahead of the library's relocation next year.

Beaches 6 Dec 2018

Safeswim returns to Auckland with new swimming spots

Auckland Council’s Safeswim website is ready for summer, highlighting water quality around the region.

Community 4 Dec 2018

New town centre for Flat Bush

Residents will start to see big changes in Ormiston as the town centre begins to take shape.

Transport 13 Nov 2018

Councillors welcome progress on AMETI

Howick's ward councillors welcome the news that AMETI Eastern Busway could start construction as early as March 2018.

Community 19 Oct 2018

Howick service to mark 100th anniversary of Armistice Day

A commemorative service is being held on Howick’s Stockade Hill to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.

Transport 1 Oct 2018

Half Moon Bay bus interchange opens

Changing between a ferry and bus at Half Moon Bay is now simpler, easier and protected from the weather.

Events

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

28 Mar 2026 - 09 May 2026

Upon a fragile plane

Upon a fragile plane imagines grief as a liminal space wherein the griever stands at the threshol...

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Noughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Pakuranga

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun musical programme designed to promote active movement.

10 Jan 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Dragon beats

Drum, dance, and celebrate with vibrant music and rhythm activities.

22 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

N0ughty Stuff

Engage in hands-on creativity and playful challenges for curious minds.

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Giant Stand-up Paddleboarding

Glide across the water and enjoy a guided paddleboarding adventure.