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Community 23 Sep 2016

Students make their picks for Auckland's leaders

Who will the kids vote for?

Food / Drink 15 Sep 2016

Fruit trees for Howick schools

Schools in the Howick Local Board area will be putting their green thumbs to the test for the sake of good health.

Sports / Leisure 17 Aug 2016

Auckland Council Pools and Leisure helps Paralympic swimmer

Training for free at Auckland Council Pools and Leisure facilities has helped Paralympic swimmer Tupou Neiufi claim a last-minute call-up to Rio.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Transport 30 May 2016

Metering signals at Pigeon Mountain Road in Half Moon Bay

The Howick Local Board and Auckland Transport (AT) will soon install metering signals on Pigeon Mountain Road in Half Moon Bay.

30 May 2016

Happy about Howick

Howick Councillors Dick Quax and Sharon Stewart are pleased with the growth in the Howick Local Board area.

Community 25 May 2016

Join the Jane Austen book club

Despite being nearly two decades after her death, Jane Austen’s legacy continues to live on – including right here in Auckland. Howick Library has captured her legacy by creating a Jane Austen book club.

Events

14 Dec 2025 - 29 Mar 2026

Kiwi Bubble Soccer

Bounce, roll, and have a blast in this hilarious bubble soccer session.

13 Dec 2025 - 28 Mar 2026

Cardboard Play

Let your imagination run wild with giant cardboard creations and creative challenges.

17 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 2026

Neurodiversity Week

A week of play, creativity, and mindful moments to boost energy, focus, and self-belief.

18 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Out of this World: April School holiday programme at Botany Library

Botany Library is the place to be this April school holidays.

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). 

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun musical programme designed to promote active movement (0-2yrs).

21 Mar 2026

Auckland Asia-Pacific UniFest

This celebration promotes cultural understanding, strengthens community bonds, and honours the co...

21 Mar 2026

Dancing in Parks

Dancing in Parks returns in 2026 with a vibrant, one-day celebration of movement, music, and comm...