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Elections 4 Dec 2024

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 18 Nov 2024

Sun’s out and fun’s out

Outdoor adventures in South and East Auckland just got a whole lot more exciting this summer.

Community 18 Nov 2024

Shaping the future of playgrounds

Howick Local Board is encouraging the East Auckland community to have their say now until 9 February 2025, on how to improve more than 70 play spaces, for all ages and abilities.

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.

Events

14 Dec 2024

Rainbow Ringers of Howick - Christmas Concert

Enjoy a cup of tea as you relax and watch them play.

05 Oct 2024 - 25 Jan 2025

Metamorphōsis

Metamorphōsis is a collection of paintings that explore the confusion, discomfort and uncertainty...

01 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Celebrate a Polish Christmas: craft workshop

Enjoy family fun creating your own paper and wool Christmas decorations to take home after the pr...

16 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024

9 Days of Christmas @ Pakuranga Library

9 days family-friendly holiday activities!

17 Dec 2024 - 24 Jan 2025

Summer reading fun at Botany Library

Come along for fun school holiday activities.

07 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Japanese Playgroup Pakuranga

Join this event to learn more about Japanese culture for parents and their children.

12 Dec 2024 - 23 Jan 2025

Raumati Reads - free summer reading fun at Howick Library

Come and join our fun school holiday activities for everyone.

19 Oct 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Korean Book Chat

Come along and join us for this exciting Korean Book Chat event.