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Community 6 Sep 2022

Grants boost Hibiscus and Bays projects

Community organisations in Hibiscus and Bays received $92,489.39 from the local board grants programme in August.

Plans / Projects 22 Jul 2022

Board agreement lives up to community expectations

The first stage of Scott Point Sustainable Sports Park and the Caribbean Drive sports fields upgrade are a high priority.

Parks / Outdoors 22 Jul 2022

Bollard compromise reached for Manly Beach

Installing bollards along a short section of the Manly Beach Esplanade strikes a balance between dune protection and car parking.

Plans / Projects 22 Jul 2022

Local board agreement provides for Hibiscus and Bays

The Ōrewa Beach Esplanade design project features in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board agreement for the financial year 2022-23.

Community 6 Jul 2022

Grants support Hibiscus and Bays community

Almost $240,000 has been awarded in the final round of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board’s grant funding for 2021/2022

Parks / Outdoors 6 Jul 2022

New walkway under construction at Fernhill Escarpment Reserve

Albany locals and visitors will find it easier to explore Fernhill Escarpment Reserve later this month when most of the new walkway opens.

Conservation 15 Jun 2022

Hibiscus and Bays community planting days open to all

Thousands of native plants ready for planting in local parks across the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Plans / Projects 31 May 2022

Meadowood House gets a makeover

Meadowood Community House has had a makeover, with warm and inviting spaces now available for community groups.

Events

14 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

He Kākano Ahāu (I am the Seed)

This exhibition is a celebration of the dedicated exploration of cultural ideas.

01 Mar 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Jiggle & Wiggle

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

31 Aug 2024 - 28 Dec 2024

Chinese chess and AI coding club in Mandarin language

Embark on a journey to discover Chinese chess in the Mandarin language.

02 Mar 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Bi-lingual Storytime

Bi-lingual session, we will introduce children to the sound of different languages & introduce th...

24 Feb 2024 - 24 Feb 2025

Code Club

At Code Club you can learn how to make cool games, animations & websites!

07 Apr 2024 - 22 Dec 2024

Chess Club

Chess Club for all ages, bring your friends & family and have a game in the library.

03 Mar 2024 - 29 Dec 2024

Kōrero Mai te reo Māori conversation group

A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy & improve te reo.

25 Nov 2024 - 15 Jan 2025

Gordon Harris Staff Exhibition

This event offers a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts to engage with our talented artists.