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Community 3 Sep 2024

Step into the realm of ‘Tales of Wāhine’

Through compelling storytelling and striking portraits, Tales of Wāhine is a dynamic exhibition honouring East Auckland’s top female leaders and innovators that Howick Local Board says is a must-see!

Community 3 Sep 2024

Legacy in the stars

The stars aligned with the celebration of the Māori new year at the unveiling of the Matariki Legacy project at Mission Heights in Flatbush.

Community 8 Aug 2024

Safety and Transport Projects in Focus

Calls to realign Chapel Road to improve safety and to progress work around Mill Road are features of Howick Local Board’s response to the draft Auckland Regional Land Transport Plan (RTLP) 2024-2034.

Community 8 Aug 2024

18th Estuary Art and Ecology Award winners

Five exceptional artists - selected from 22 finalists - and their works, Tūna, Eyes Wide Open, Mitigation at the Margins, I see you in the estuary, and Life Cycle.

Community 8 Aug 2024

Making it happen

Howick Local Board has established its work programme for the new financial year and is focused on delivery of the outcomes in its Local Board Plan.

Community 31 Jul 2024

How we represent you in East Auckland: Time to have your say

The Howick Local Board is proposing subdivision changes to better serve and reflect local communities.

Community 18 Jul 2024

Local grants to aid creativi-TEA

Applications are now open for Howick Local Board Local Grants focusing on safety, connection, wellbeing, and creativity for 2024/25.

Community 11 Jul 2024

Howick Kauri Kids provider secured

During the Howick Local Board meeting on Thursday 27 June the Board unanimously voted to enter a conditional contract with Community Kids (trading as Howick Kids) to take on the license of Howick Kauri Kids.

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...