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Community 22 Aug 2023

Howick Local Board Grants has the community covered

Diverse communities of Howick set to dance to a new beat as grants help provide an opportunity to do wonderful things.

Community 18 Aug 2023

Connection that helps free the joy

Howick Local Board building strong communities one connection at a time

18 Aug 2023

Funding helps students take action for Te Taiao

Most children dream of going out to chase frogs and catch butterflies, but students from Ranui Primary School have turned their curiosity into action.

Community 18 Aug 2023

Multi-million dollar programmes to benefit Albert-Eden

The Albert-Eden Local Board recently approved operational spending for work across parks, facilities, community and environmental projects for the benefit of its local community.

Community 17 Aug 2023

Local grants that help locals express themselves

Making grants available to local groups remains an Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board priority.

17 Aug 2023

Triple pointer revamp ready for Onehunga

Onehunga Bay Reserve rejuvenated for hours of young fun.

Community 16 Aug 2023

Bloom booms with all-weather canopy

Public support has made it possible for a group working with intellectually disabled people to provide better facilities.

Council news 16 Aug 2023

Coastal adaptation strategies approved for Āwhitu and Manukau South

Two new Shoreline Adaptation Plans have been approved by councillors

Events

29 Sep 2026

Author Talk: Chinese Market Gardening In Parnell

Join local historian and author Ruth Lam for a talk on Chinese market gardening in Parnell from t...

29 Sep 2026

Fabulous fishy friends

Children will experiment with sculpey clay to create a fabulous fish friend!

29 Sep 2026

Jubilee Building Tour with Blind Low Vision NZ

Explore the rich and detailed history of the Jubilee Building as a residential institute and scho...

29 Sep 2026

Preserving the feast: Beeswax wrap workshop

Enjoyable for families, curious kids and anyone who loves food.

29 Sep 2026

Rationing 1939-1950: The household experience

In this presentation, Lynley Stone from the Mt Albert Historical Society looks closely at the ite...

29 Sep 2026

Scrapbooking Grannie's Recipes

Share a copy of your recipe for our Grannie's Goodies display and find a 'new to you' tried-and-t...

29 Sep 2026 - 06 Oct 2026

Children’s Breadmaking 101

Come along to discover the simple, rewarding joy of traditional baking.

29 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Food beyond taste: Exploring five senses

Join us as we take a slightly different look at the things we eat.