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Help design the Manly Park playground
Have your say on the Manly Park playground upgrade.
5 ways locals help wildlife in Hibiscus and Bays
Locals are stepping up for nature and protecting native wildlife with support from Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
5 actions for nature in Upper Harbour
Discover Upper Harbour projects where you can help protect nature and make a difference.
Have your say on fenced dog parks for Hibiscus and Bays
Residents are being asked for their feedback on possible locations for two fenced dog parks.
Albany Ward: Have your say on the Annual Plan 2026/2027
A proposed 7.9% average residential rates increase is open for feedback in Auckland Council’s 2026/2027 Annual Plan.
Make the most of Rosedale Park
Keen for a walk, a weekend game, or a way to give back to nature? Rosedale Park has plenty of reasons to get outdoors.
New pilot opens the door to conversations with Upper Harbour Local Board
Community Conversations offers a relaxed and dedicated time to talk with local board members.
5 top things to do in Upper Harbour
Discover Upper Harbour with adventures, festivals, outdoor movie, swimming and free fun — all supported by the Upper Harbour Local Board.
Events
Japanese story time
Stories, songs and rhymes to support early language learning and cultural awareness.
Whangaparāoa Library Book Club
Whether you’re a lifelong reader or simply enjoy a good story, our library book group is a welcom...
Reading Revolution Shared Reading
Shared reading group brings people together through great literature to talk, laugh and share.
Rhythm & Beats
Rhythm & Beats is a fun and interactive 30-minute session for children aged 3-5 years old.
Rhymetime - Ōrewa
Join our Rhymetime sessions with waiata, bubbles, books and movement for pre-schoolers and their...
Read to a dog
Introducing our read to a dog programme! Read to a dog aims to help children with their literacy,...
Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Hobsonville Hub
Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...
Wriggle and Rhyme - Albany
A programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two...