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Community 29 Sep 2015

Fostering vibrant communities

Howick Local Board funds community groups to provide transport for seniors, handbooks and programmes for secondary schools and local radio stations.

Transport 29 Sep 2015

New pontoon at Half Moon Bay

Plans are confirmed for a new pontoon and other improvements in the area.

Community 28 Sep 2015

Flex your green fingers

Auckland Council offers free workshops, run by the Compost Collective, that will get you started with composting and teach you how to put the goodness back into your garden.

Events

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...

25 Mar 2026

World of Cultures Rhymetime - Botany Library

Hop on a pretend plane and sing songs from around the world as you “travel” to different countries.

25 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Howick Little Plays

Small in size, big on imagination. Howick Little Plays is back with eight new one-act stories ser...

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...

26 Mar 2026

Piñata Party

We all love smashing piñatas at parties, but there’s more to them than just candy! Learn the hist...

26 Mar 2026

Shufa: Focus in Many Languages

Guided by movement, breath, and rhythm, participants experience how writing can calm the mind, de...

27 Mar 2026

World of Cultures Storytime

Enjoy songs, stories, and folk tales from around the world.

28 Mar 2026

Distance Street Photography

Explore the vibrant world of street photography with Zac Blair at Botany Library, part of World o...