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Making a splash in Pakuranga and Stanmore Bay
The splash pads will open later in the year – one at the Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre, Whangaparāoa, and the other at the Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre in Pakuranga.
New bins for Manukau and Howick
We are delivering new rubbish bins to residents in the Manukau and Howick wards throughout June and July.
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New plan to preserve Howick's heritage
Howick's cherished heritage will be preserved, celebrated and explored under a new plan adopted by the Howick Local Board.
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Howick's heritage showcased on new mobile app
Howick Local Board is bringing the area’s history in to the 21st Century with the launch of the Howick’s Heritage mobile app.
Top five borrows from Auckland libraries in 2016
Find out Aucklanders' most checked-out titles of the year.
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Howick park and playground upgrades
With daylight savings giving your more hours to relax and play – why not get out and enjoy one of the many great parks, walkways and outdoor activities the Howick ward has to offer.
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Tourism in Howick gets a boost
Attracting more people to the Howick area to enjoy the local sites, shop and do business is at the heart of a plan developed by Howick Tourism.
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Get ready to roll!
If you live in Howick or south Auckland, it's time to ditch the bags – your new rubbish bin collection starts on Monday 4 September.
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Events
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Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days
Come and watch the community theatre’s spectacular production of Around the World in 80 Days!
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18th Annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards
Explore the ecological value of this vital waterway and encourage action against its pollution.
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Japanese Playgroup Pakuranga
Join this event to learn more about Japanese culture for parents and their children.
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The Reading Revolution
Enjoy a relaxed and fun discussion over a cuppa about a short story and a poem we will read aloud...
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Composting Workshops - August
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!
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Seed Exchange
Come along and meet other local gardeners for a chat - share your gardening stories, knowledge an...
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Brushes & Bubbles: Fancy Fungi
Our “Brushes and Bubbles” painting events promise to be evenings of creativity and good times!