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Highland Park Community House temporarily closed for essential upgrades
Highland Park Community House is temporarily closed from 1 April to 10 July 2026 while essential renewal works are completed.
Ti Rākau Park - bigger, better for Pakūranga
Better, more welcoming public spaces are now in place at Ti Rākau Park in Pakūranga, following upgrades to the changing rooms and toilets by the Howick Local Board.
Four a greener future
Here are four ways the Howick Local Board is protecting the environment and keeping our green spaces beautiful FOUR the future.
Annual Plan: be part of the decision-making
If you live in East Auckland and are planning to have your say on the Annual Plan 2026/2027, you might be wondering what the proposed changes mean for where you live.
Out with the old, in with the woohoo!
From Monday 9 February 2026, work will begin on upgrading the playground, with completion expected in 4–6 weeks (weather permitting), thanks to funding from the Howick Local Board.
15 years on: Auckland Council’s eastern boards reflect on progress
Auckland Council is 15 years old this month and to celebrate we’ve put together a selection of key local achievements, projects and upgrades that have grown and benefited communities across the region.
Inside the park upgrade that’s transforming Barry Curtis Park
Think of the Wetlands Building as your upgraded basecamp — $1.3M later, it’s got improved restrooms, better shelter, and more spots to relax, picnic, and BBQ.
Events
Children’s Breadmaking 101
Come along to discover the simple, rewarding joy of traditional baking.
Butter-making with Howick Historical Village
Join us for a butter-making experience where kids will discover how butter was traditionally made.
Children’s pizza workshop
In this one-hour workshop, the village bread oven will be fired up to make pizza.
Howick Heritage Walk
This one-and-a-half-hour tour of Howick showcases the village's deep and unique history within th...
Photo exhibition: 22 Years of Botany Library
We invite you to take a walk down memory lane through 22 years of community events, programmes an...
Wilderness Explorers School Holidays - Pakuranga
Join Auckland Council Park Ranger Abi Cunninghame as she takes Wilderness Explorers behind the sc...
Traditional Taiwanese cooking workshop
Join Hwahsia Taiwanese Society for a cooking experience celebrating Auckland’s rich food heritage.
Christmas Eve supper craft workshop
Create your own Christmas menu and craft to take home.