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Have your say 11 Mar 2026

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.

Have your say 27 Feb 2026

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.

Community news 23 Feb 2026

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.

Plans / Projects 19 Feb 2026

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.

Community 28 Jan 2026

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.

Community 22 Jan 2026

5 top things to do in Hibiscus and Bays

Enjoy affordable summer fun in Hibiscus and Bays with beach days, outdoor adventures, creative workshops and festivals; all backed by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Community 12 Dec 2025

Northern local boards mark 15 Years of Auckland Council

Auckland Council turns 15 this month! To mark the milestone, we’re celebrating local projects that have made a difference in our communities — see the highlights from north of the Harbour Bridge.

Youth / Rangatahi 1 Dec 2025

Building community and play at Red Beach Park

A favourite local spot for Red Beach families is the park on William Bayes Road, just a short stroll from the beach.

Events

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

08 Jan 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Knitting and Craft Group

Bring your knitting, crochet or craft project and enjoy a chat.

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrewa Library

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

20 Mar 2026

Nutrition and wellbeing talk

Let's correct the overwhelming and misleading information young people see and hear on socials, Y...

20 Mar 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Craft Fun for preschoolers in Mandarin - 公益艺术课程

Fun hands-on activities for pre-schoolers, aged 2-5, including clay-making, drawing and painting.

13 Feb 2026 - 03 Apr 2026

Jiggle and Wiggle

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool session on Friday mornings for music, dancing ukuleles,...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

16 Jan 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brightside Spinners

A friendly, welcoming spinning group for all abilities — come and spin some yarn, share a convers...