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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

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

03 Apr 2026 - 30 May 2026

Photograpy exhibition: Kauri gum (kapia)

Pieter (Pete) Verlaak, has pulled together a beautiful photography exhibition of a unique New Zea...

01 Apr 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Fono Fitness

These low-impact exercise classes are designed for all ages and fitness levels.

21 Mar 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Enactment - Draunikau Hawthorn

Ritualists are those who hold their hand closest to the fire, those that perform a sacred duty to...

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Noughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

13 Mar 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Harakeke weaving

Come on over and get creative with us at our friendly and fun Harakeke Weaving roopu (group)! Joi...

13 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027

Storytime

It’s a wonderful way to share a love of books and connect with others in the community.

09 Mar 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Kangatraining

Experience fun and safe postnatal fitness without the need for a babysitter!