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Housing 23 Jan 2018

Council blitz on negligent building sites

Auckland Council has taken action against widespread compliance issues at a large development in east Auckland.

Waste 30 Nov 2017

Red bins on a roll in south and east Auckland

Thanks, south and east Auckland – you’re winning at binning the bags!

Environment 24 Nov 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Lorelle Stranghan

Lorelle Stranghan is an everyday hero rallying her neighbourhood on a rat-catching mission.

Mayor 6 Nov 2017

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.

Waste 31 Oct 2017

New bins for Manukau and Howick

We are delivering new rubbish bins to residents in the Manukau and Howick wards throughout June and July.

Heritage 19 Oct 2017

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.

Heritage 19 Oct 2017

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.

Libraries 19 Oct 2017

Top five borrows from Auckland libraries in 2016

Find out Aucklanders' most checked-out titles of the year.

Events

06 Jul 2026

Tukutuku Panel Workshop

Learn the meaning behind patterns like Purapurawhetu (scattered stars).

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships!

06 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Flat Bush

Enjoy our free fun school holiday activities at Flat Bush Library! 

06 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Pakuranga

Enjoy fun and family-friendly activities at the library to spark curiosity and create lasting mem...

04 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Botany

Bring your imagination and come along with your friends and whānau to our free and fun-filled sch...

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Matariki Challenge

Visit each Howick Local Board library, complete their Matariki challenge and receive a unique lim...

18 May 2026 - 25 Mar 2027

Wriggle and Rhyme - Flat Bush

Our enthusiastic team offer an inclusive session for you and your precious pēpē.

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.