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Environment 29 Apr 2019

Waitākere Ranges Local Board approves closures of local tracks

Thirteen local tracks in the Waitākere Ranges are set to be temporarily closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback.

Cultural 26 Apr 2019

Home away from home for new Howick residents

For 17 years the Pakuranga Chinese Association has been a lifeline for the increasing number migrants that have made Howick and the surrounding areas home.

Community 26 Apr 2019

Public transport options for Anzac Dawn Service

Extra early morning bus, train and ferry services are being provided by AT for the Anzac Day Dawn Service on Thursday 25 April at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.

Plans / Projects 24 Apr 2019

Howick area first to help create age-friendly action plan for Auckland

Howick residents are invited to have their say on Auckland Council’s proposed Age-friendly Auckland Action Plan.

Environment 24 Apr 2019

Dutch elm disease found on Takarunga / Mt Victoria

Around fifty elm trees in Devonport are infected with Dutch elm disease and must be removed to prevent the disease from spreading further.

Community 24 Apr 2019

Nominations open for Howick Celebrated Citizens Awards

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognised for their work in the local community? Submit their name by 12 May.

Plans / Projects 24 Apr 2019

Plans backed to revive Rodney town centres

Backing projects that improve the look and feel of an area is important to Rodney communities and the Rodney Local Board.

Pest Free 23 Apr 2019

Stay on track this Easter Weekend

Take care of kauri this Easter Weekend by following the rules and paying attention to track closures.

Events

25 Apr 2026

The Worm - Māngere

When a giant bird beak breaks through the ceiling and takes his mother away a little worm must go...

04 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Climate action trail April fun - win prizes

Bag a free activity booklet, explore the climate action trail and be in to win some great prizes...

28 Feb 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Book Chat - Pt Chevalier Library

Bring your latest book to share with a community of fellow readers!

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Death Cafe

Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to help people make the most of thei...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Storytime at the Central Library

Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special gu...

26 Apr 2026

Special Anzac film screening: '25 April'

An innovative documentary created to bring the story of the New Zealand experience at Gallipoli t...

15 Feb 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Sunday story time

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books.

08 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Sunday Board Game

Try something new, bring your own favorite game, or just join in the fun.