Hero image

Local

News

Elections 17 Jan 2025

Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?

Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?

Community 29 Nov 2024

Sprouting success from planting days

Thanks to the tireless work of volunteers, schools, teachers, Auckland Council’s Park rangers and the Howick Local Board, a remarkable change is taking place.

Community 29 Nov 2024

New tool to help prepare for emergencies agreed

A new plan is set to empower the Howick community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Community 12 Nov 2024

Howick Local Board relocating

Howick Local Board staff are set to temporarily move from their office in Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga Town Centre in late November, to explore different office location options.

Community 31 Oct 2024

Rooted in Education

Howick Enviroschools’ Garden To Table programme nourishes young minds, working together to achieve environmental goals and life skills.

Development 23 Oct 2024

A plan for growth in Auckland’s rural south is coming

The Southern Rural Strategy sets out how the area will accommodate a growing population, while enabling industries like farming and food production to thrive.

Community 22 Oct 2024

Twinkling lights and merry nights - Stockade Hill Christmas Lights

Carols, kai/food, santa, Christmas cheer, entertainment…Howick is ready to illuminate the town for its annual Stockade Hill Christmas Lights.

Community 10 Oct 2024

Howick workshops open up in 2025

Local board workshops in Howick will be open to the public in early 2025.

Events

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Kayaking

Paddle, explore, and enjoy Auckland’s waterways in guided sessions.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

05 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Read together

Join in our shared readings, and enjoy a cuppa at Highland Park Library.

07 Mar 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Meditation workshop

Experience inner peace and mental clarity through simple, practical meditation techniques suitabl...

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Craft a puppet creature

Get creative in this fun, hands-on puppet-making workshop run by artist Sarah Cowie where fabric...

04 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Sinhala and Sri Lankan culture

Fun, interactive sessions introduce traditions, history, and Sinhala basics.

09 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Storytime at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes designed to inspire imagina...

04 Mar 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Life after Stroke: Stroke Education groups

Join others in your community affected by stroke in a series of small group education sessions th...