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Waste 31 May 2023

Food scraps to find new home in your new bin

Residents in Albany and East Coast Bays start receiving their Auckland Council food scraps bins from this week with deliveries of the bins to the rest of the North Shore continuing throughout the month of June.

Community 29 May 2023

Grants aid Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Fifty-five community organisations received $259,247 in the final round of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Grants Programme for 2022/2023.

Environment 18 May 2023

Call for Awaruku neighbours to join predator control efforts

The call has gone out for neighbours to band together and eradicate animal predators in the Long Bay-Awaruku catchment area, which borders Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve and Long Bay Regional Park.

Community 4 May 2023

Grants help Upper Harbour groups

Community groups received over $69,149.50 from Upper Harbour Local Board grants in April, with the programme heavily over-subscribed.

Have your say 2 Mar 2023

Local projects and services could be impacted by Annual Budget

Local board chairs are concerned residents may be unaware local projects and services could be affected by the upcoming Annual Budget and are urging people to provide feedback on the draft budget.

Community 24 Jan 2023

Apply for an Upper Harbour grant

Community groups wanting to deliver projects and events in the Upper Harbour Local Board area have until 17 March to apply for funding.

Community 25 Nov 2022

Auckland’s newest boulevard opens for summer

There’s another reason to visit one of Auckland’s favourite summer spots, with the extended Ōrewa Boulevard complete in time for summer.

Community 21 Sep 2022

Upper Harbour stalwarts step down from politics

The decision of three local government stalwarts not to seek re-election has cost Upper Harbour Local Board more than 60 years of experience.

Events

17 Jan 2026 - 07 Feb 2026

Pop Up Play

Jump into fun, interactive activities popping up around your community.

17 Jan 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

Wild Streets Festival of Play

Celebrate play, creativity, and movement in your local streets.

17 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

Young Guns Skate School

Learn skating skills and confidence in a fun, youth-focused setting.

21 Jan 2026

Summer Pruning Demonstration

Strategic light pruning during summer helps keep your fruit trees compact and easy to harvest, wh...

21 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Silent Disco

Dance, move, and enjoy music in a unique headphone-powered party.

22 Jan 2026 - 14 Mar 2026

SpinPoi

Learn to twirl and flow with colourful poi in a fun, beginner-friendly session.

25 Jan 2026

Embroiderers Guild HBC

We are a local stitching group with all level of experiences, the opportunity to learn, grow and...

29 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Giant Mud Kitchen

Squish, and explore the joy of messy play outdoors.