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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.

Community 20 May 2016

Full steam ahead for the Half Moon Bay ferry pier

Construction has begun on the new Half Moon Bay ferry pier, which when complete will provide a new, modern and safer ferry experience for its users.

Community 27 Jan 2016

Award for community stalwart

Howick Local Board presented the overall Rotary Club of Botany East Tāmaki Citizen of the Year Award to community stalwart Hans Wang.

Events

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).

13 Feb 2026

Spring Festival

Matariki, Koanga Festival & Chinese Lunar New Year - how are these festivals celebrated, and what...

15 Feb 2026

Book bathing

Unwind with a unique 25 minute guided meditation featuring NZ books and sounds.

17 Feb 2026

Badge making

Join us for a fun, hands-on activity where you can design and create your own badges to show your...

24 Feb 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Playdate for the Senses

Bring in your tamariki to Botany Library for a fun, hands-on play session designed to engage all...

28 Jan 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Board Games for Adults

Every 4th Wednesday of the month, sit down, relax and enjoy a range of board games at Highland Pa...

28 Feb 2026

Learn to BMX

Hit the ramps and trails in this adrenaline-packed BMX adventure.

28 Feb 2026

Rainbow tie-dye

This hands-on workshop invites participants of all identities to design their own wearable art us...