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Youth / Rangatahi 13 Mar 2024

Apply for a grant from Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Community groups and organisations wanting to deliver projects and events have until 12 April to apply for funding.

Plans / Projects 24 Jan 2024

Ōrewa Community Centre work on track

Essential works to strengthen the Ōrewa Community Centre and replace the roof are in full swing.

Plans / Projects 17 Nov 2023

O Mahurangi Penlink enters main construction phase

It’s good news for Hibiscus Coast residents with Waka Kotahi on track to deliver the vital north Auckland transport link from late 2026.

Community 31 Oct 2023

Grants help Hibiscus and Bays community

Thirty-six community organisations received over $115,000 in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board grants programme for 2023/2024.

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.

Events

15 Aug 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

French Storytime - Albany

Enjoy different themes with engaging stories shared in French and English.

16 Aug 2026

History and preservation of Dacre Cottage and the Weiti Block

For anyone interested in in local history and conservation.

16 Aug 2026

Restoring Awa Rua Ika/Vaughan's Stream

Join Restore Hibiscus & Bays (RHB), Long Bay Residents Association, and Mountains to Sea Cons...

18 Aug 2026

An introduction to Reiki

A practical introduction to this gentle touch therapy.

22 Aug 2026

Flourish within wellness

Take advantage of this free mental fitness workshop, by Hattie Bretherton.

24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...

30 Aug 2026

Death Café - Whangaparāoa

Join end-of-life doula, Marama Winder for coffee, cake and open conversations about death and dying.

07 Sep 2026

Chip Packet Project working bee

Help us recycle old chip packets into emergency blankets for vulnerable communities.