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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.

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

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.

Cock-a-doodle-doo for the Kell Park mural
Chickens once again rule the roost on a restored mural at Albany’s Kell Park.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

The Big Bike Film Night 2023
All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables.



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

English as a second language classes
Join friendly beginner sessions to build your confidence in English

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!
