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Plans / Projects 31 Oct 2023

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan adopted

Allowing future generations to live their best life in one of Auckland’s most desirable places is the goal of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan 2023.

Plans / Projects 31 Oct 2023

Local board adopts Upper Harbour Local Board Plan 2023

A focus on community and the environment are strong features of the Upper Harbour Local Board Plan 2023.

Community 31 Oct 2023

Grants aid Upper Harbour community projects

Community organisations in Upper Harbour received $50,360.24 from the local board grants programme in October.

Have your say 25 Sep 2023

Feedback final call: Mairangi Bay Reserves review

Residents have until Sunday 1 October to give their views on a variation to the 2015 Mairangi Bay Reserves Management Plan.

Finance 15 Sep 2023

Council grants boost Hibiscus Coast sport facilities

Ōrewa Surf Life Saving has protected people in and around water for over 70 years and now it’s council’s turn with a $2 million dollar grant from its Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund

Finance 14 Sep 2023

Multi-million dollar programmes benefit Upper Harbour residents

A total of $14.5 million will go towards Upper Harbour facilities, services and environmental activities this financial year.

Community 13 Sep 2023

Big score for Upper Harbour facilities from council grants

More than $5 million has been awarded to two Upper Harbour facilities from Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund.

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02 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2029

BrainCharge - North

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23 Apr 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

Mandarin story time

Stories, songs and rhymes that encourage early language learning and cultural understanding.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Whangaparāoa

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa

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

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Free tech help for older people - Ōrewa

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

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Jiggle and wiggle

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool sessions for music, dancing ukuleles, bubbles and lots o...

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...