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Community 1 Apr 2025

Winning moves: Howick sports facilities boosted

Big things are happening! Thanks to Auckland Council’s Sports and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund, three local Howick sports facilities are about to get a major upgrade.

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.

Parks / Outdoors 1 Apr 2025

Pump track gets the green light from Local Board

Beachlands is set to get a new pump track at Constellation Park, thanks to local support and the backing of Franklin Local Board.  

Parks / Outdoors 1 Apr 2025

Waiuku Trail & Reserves back on track  

Storm remediation work at the existing Waiuku Trail at the north of Tamakae and at Lady Jane Franklin Botanical Reserve has now been completed, helping to prevent future stormwater damage.  

Pest Free 31 Mar 2025

Giving our biodiversity a helping hand

Thousands of pests have been removed thanks to an organisation which receives funding from Albert-Eden and Waitematā local boards.

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.

Events

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Vaka Tautua Drop-In at Avondale Library

Vaka Tautua is a National ‘Pacific for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services pro...

05 Feb 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Tamariki Time

Join us at the Waterview Community and Enviro Hub to enjoy some stories, singing and dancing!

05 Feb 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Te Manawa Book Club

Join us every month to discuss the pukapuka | books we've loved (and maybe not so loved)!

15 Jan 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Knitting Group - Remuera Library

Come along and meet fellow knitters and enjoy a cup of coffee while you knit and talk.

15 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Crochet Club

Make friends, chat, and work on your project while enjoying free tea or coffee.

05 Jun 2026

Arbor Day at Waitahurangi Awa

We’ll be planting four kāhikatea and removing pest plants and rubbish to help the Waitahurangi Aw...

05 Jun 2026

Messy Rainbows Matariki Rhymetime

Enjoy different colours and textures with gloop, playdough, sensory trays and more!

05 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2026

Pacific Dance Festival

Pacific Dance Festival returns this June with a powerful celebration of contemporary Pacific iden...