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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.
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.
Helpful heroes for the Howick Information Service
Who you gonna visit if you're looking for help out east?
Macleans College students win environment award
Howick Local Board, in association with the council's Local Parks South, applaud the Maclean’s College Enviro Group for being the overall winner of the Ros Nicholson Award for Native Ecology.
Uxbridge Arts Centre takes shape
The renovation of Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre is well underway.
Running for Auckland Council?
Want to be more directly involved in decisions that will help make Auckland a great place to live? Consider running as a candidate in the next council elections.
Growing healthy communities in Howick
School children in Howick will be enjoying freshly picked fruit for many years to come, thanks to Howick Local Board’s Healthy Howick Fruit Trees in Schools programme.
Putting Pakuranga on the map
Howick Local Board has formally endorsed the Pakuranga Town Centre Masterplan, which presents the board’s aspirations for Pakuranga town centre.
Events
Kiwi Bubble Soccer
Bounce, roll, and have a blast in this hilarious bubble soccer session.
Cardboard Play
Let your imagination run wild with giant cardboard creations and creative challenges.
Neurodiversity Week
A week of play, creativity, and mindful moments to boost energy, focus, and self-belief.
Out of this World: April School holiday programme at Botany Library
Botany Library is the place to be this April school holidays.
Jump Jiggle Jive at Pakuranga Library
Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session featuring music, songs and rhymes (18mths - 3yrs).
Wriggle & Rhyme at Pakuranga Library
Join Pakuranga Library for a fun musical programme designed to promote active movement (0-2yrs).
Auckland Asia-Pacific UniFest
This celebration promotes cultural understanding, strengthens community bonds, and honours the co...
Dancing in Parks
Dancing in Parks returns in 2026 with a vibrant, one-day celebration of movement, music, and comm...