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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

12 Jun 2026

Whakapapa research wānanga

Come along if you are interested in whakapapa, Māori history, taonga or research methods.

09 Jan 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Coffee cake and conversation

Join us at the library for a delightful gathering over coffee, engaging conversations, and an opp...

13 Jun 2026

From trash to treasure workshop in Mandarin

Learn where your waste goes when using Auckland Council waste services, including the rukenga kai...

13 Jun 2026

Gently Loved Markets - Just Kids

Buying preloved is a great way to live more sustainably.

13 Jun 2026

Introduction to composting workshop

Learn about the three most common and easy composting systems that can be used in the home and ga...

13 Jun 2026

Pinhole photography workshop

Join us for a special one-day workshop with master pinhole photographer Jenny Tomlin.

13 Jun 2026

Snow in the Park 2026

Winter fun and entertainment for all ages – don’t miss the west’s most popular winter event!

13 Jun 2026

Textured earring and pendant workshop

Explore and learn how to design, cut, texture, polish, and patina a piece of copper.