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Environment 18 May 2023

Call for Awaruku neighbours to join predator control efforts

The call has gone out for neighbours to band together and eradicate animal predators in the Long Bay-Awaruku catchment area, which borders Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve and Long Bay Regional Park.

Parks / Outdoors 15 May 2023

Caribbean Drive sports fields update

A $3.5 million dollar sports field development at Unsworth Height’s Caribbean Drive is underway.

Community 4 May 2023

Grants help Upper Harbour groups

Community groups received over $69,149.50 from Upper Harbour Local Board grants in April, with the programme heavily over-subscribed.

Community 28 Apr 2023

Cock-a-doodle-doo for the Kell Park mural

Chickens once again rule the roost on a restored mural at Albany’s Kell Park.

Parks / Outdoors 28 Apr 2023

Hobsonville War Memorial playground now open

Inspired by the area’s aviation history, the upgraded playground at Hobsonville War Memorial Park has been busy ever since it reopened in early April.

Parks / Outdoors 20 Apr 2023

Green, red and yellow colours for Silverdale playground

Green, red and yellow is the colour palette that inspired the upgraded playground at Silverdale War Memorial Park, which reopened recently.

Community 19 Apr 2023

Help design a new park in Ōrewa

Residents are being asked to help design a park that will be developed next year in Harvest Avenue, Ōrewa.

Parks / Outdoors 15 Mar 2023

Local board adopts name for Scott Point park

Te Kori Scott Point is the official name for Scott Point Sustainable Sports Park adopted by Upper Harbour Local Board in February.

Events

03 May 2023 - 01 Jun 2023

Strike Up The Band!

You’ll be swaying to the sensational sounds of Tijuana Brass, Glenn Miller, Henry Mancini, and more!

30 Apr 2023 - 30 May 2023

The Big Bike Film Night 2023

All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables.

16 Jan 2023 - 18 Dec 2023

Shore Knitters

Learn to knit in this friendly group.

12 Nov 2022 - 09 Dec 2023

Hibiscus Coast Writers

Join writers group every 2nd Saturday of the month

02 Nov 2022 - 23 Dec 2023

Genealogy Research

Come down and meet the friendly genealogy team and learn all about your family history!

16 May 2023 - 19 Dec 2023

English as a second language classes

Join friendly beginner sessions to build your confidence in English

15 May 2023 - 30 May 2023

Smartphone 101 session with Phil

Come and join this highly informative, step-by-step workshop where Phil will teach you how to work your phone so that your phone can work for you!

17 Jan 2023 - 19 Dec 2023

Digital Seniors Hub

Digital coaches can help seniors get online.