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Auckland Council moves to restore Hooton Reserve for community use
After months of growing safety and environmental concerns, Auckland Council is working to restore Albany’s Hooton Reserve for safe public use.
Grab a spade: Winter planting season kicks off across Upper Harbour
Thousands of native trees and shrubs will take root across Upper Harbour this winter thanks to schools, community groups and volunteers.
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.
Events
BrainCharge - North
Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...
Mandarin story time
Stories, songs and rhymes that encourage early language learning and cultural understanding.
Wriggle and Rhyme - Whangaparāoa
Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...
Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa
Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.
Free tech help for older people - Ōrewa
Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...
Jiggle and wiggle
Bring your dancing feet to our preschool sessions for music, dancing ukuleles, bubbles and lots o...
Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime
Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...
Brightside Spinners
A friendly, welcoming spinning group for all abilities — come and spin some yarn, share a convers...