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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.

Community 31 Mar 2025

Reading Warrior, empowering minds, inspiring young publishers

Reading Warrior is igniting a passion for reading and publishers in young people, offering uplifting stories from Aotearoa NZ and the Pacific, and encouraging them to become storytellers themselves.

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.

Community 28 Mar 2025

TOP Squad leads the way for Ōtara-Papatoetoe youth

Outstanding young leaders from Ōtara-Papatoetoe have been honoured at an award ceremony, celebrating their contributions to local decision-making and community initiatives.

Community 28 Mar 2025

Pukekohe park gifted dual Māori name

Kennelley Park has been gifted the dual name of Te Ara Poouri, marked with a special ceremony to recognise the significance of the name.   

Community 28 Mar 2025

Grants strengthen community efforts

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is ready to support even more community-driven projects. If you’re a local group, provider, or organisation with a great project or initiative, now is the time to apply!

Council news 26 Mar 2025

Funding boost for the Auckland arts

Twenty-two arts organisations will receive Auckland Council funding to deliver events and activities across Tāmaki Makaurau, in the latest round of Regional Arts and Culture grants for 2023/2024.

Events249 Results

11 Dec 2025

Christmas knitting workshop

Come join our workshop and learn to knit a Christmas tree with our expert knitters.

11 Dec 2025

Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps

Create reusable beeswax wraps!

11 Dec 2025

Meet the author - Lauren Roche

Come along to meet Lauren, here her talk about her writing journey, buy the book and have it signed.

11 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Christmas fun for Preschoolers at Blockhouse Bay Library

Festive stories, songs, rhymes for children.

20 Nov 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Tō Mātou Reo

Intermediate Te Reo speakers gather for conversation, games, fun, and learning!

13 Nov 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Community yoga

Take time for yourself and enjoy grounding and energising community yoga classes.

16 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Tai chi for health

Discover the Power of Tai Chi for Health!

09 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Chase the King / Whaikīngi

A friendly space for of all levels to enjoy fun matches, learn the basics, and discover great che...