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Transport 1 Apr 2025

Crossing with care: pedestrian crossing improvements on the way

Three transport projects aimed at improving pedestrian safety in Waitākere Ranges are set to begin, thanks to an almost $800,000 investment from the Local Board.

Community 1 Apr 2025

Winning moves: Howick sports facilities boosted

Big things are happening! Thanks to Auckland Council’s Sports and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund, three local Howick sports facilities are about to get a major upgrade.

Community 1 Apr 2025

Exploring local Howick Enviroschools

Howick Local Board members recently embarked on an inspiring visit to four local Enviroschools, where they saw firsthand the innovative environmental initiatives being embraced by students and staff.

Parks / Outdoors 1 Apr 2025

Pump track gets the green light from Local Board

Beachlands is set to get a new pump track at Constellation Park, thanks to local support and the backing of Franklin Local Board.  

Parks / Outdoors 1 Apr 2025

Waiuku Trail & Reserves back on track  

Storm remediation work at the existing Waiuku Trail at the north of Tamakae and at Lady Jane Franklin Botanical Reserve has now been completed, helping to prevent future stormwater damage.  

Pest Free 31 Mar 2025

Giving our biodiversity a helping hand

Thousands of pests have been removed thanks to an organisation which receives funding from Albert-Eden and Waitematā local boards.

Planting 31 Mar 2025

Grant funding nurtures native nursery

Find out how grants helped Motu Community Nursery.

Community 28 Mar 2025

Estuary Art and Ecology Awards 2025

Experience the 19th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards, Aotearoa's only contemporary art prize, at UXBRIDGE Arts and Culture Centre in Howick, from 5 July to 31 August 2025.

Local Events

02 May 2025 - 04 May 2025

Printopia Festival

Immerse yourself in Aotearoa’s annual three-day celebration of contemporary print culture and com...

01 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

NZ Music Month

Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the pulse of NZ’s music scene this May.

29 Apr 2025 - 08 Jun 2025

The Big Bike Film Night 2025

Bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.

28 Apr 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Māngere East Community Centre before and after school care

Discover our holiday programme: Safe, fun, & full of exciting activities for your child.

22 Apr 2025 - 10 May 2025

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

One murder, eight suspects and a wild ride that’s about to go off the rails.

17 Apr 2025 - 08 Jun 2025

The chalkboard hand

This exhibition features six Māpura Studios artists with divergent and performative drawing pract...

05 Apr 2025 - 04 May 2025

Te Rā Ringa Raupa: Te Karanga o Te Rā

Threads of tradition: the journey of Te Rā Ringa Raupā and the revival of the Māori woven sail

03 Apr 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Botanical Art Worldwide 2025

Discover the Botanic Gardens art show!