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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

28 Mar 2026

Eid Gathering & Food Sharing

All are invited to Botany Library’s Eid Gathering & Food Sharing Event on Saturday, 28 March,...

29 Mar 2026

Eat Your Way Around the World

Librarians and local restaurants will cook up small dishes from around the world, introducing the...

29 Mar 2026

Let’s celebrate a Polish Easter with crafts

Explore the museum's festive displays and take home your own beautifully crafted Easter creations.

29 Mar 2026

Pic n'Mix

Textiles for adults and teens of all sewing levels. Support the re-use of textiles with the Threa...

29 Mar 2026

Stories in Stitches of Nakshi Kantha

Join us to unwind and craft a meaningful piece of your story, one stitch at a time.

08 Mar 2026 - 13 Apr 2026

Team Up 2 Clean Up

This is a fantastic way to get out of that same-old-same-old routine, meet new people, get light...

31 Mar 2026

Guatemalan Worry Dolls

Create your very own worry dolls at Botany Library and enjoy a restful night’s sleep.

31 Mar 2026

Mochi making

Join us for a hands-on Japanese mochi-making class. Mochi is a traditional Japanese food with a c...