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Have your say 4 Mar 2022

Annual Budget proposals impact north Auckland

Consultation is open on Auckland Council’s Annual Budget and Albany Ward councillors are urging residents to give feedback, particularly on the climate action and waste collection proposals, which will affect north Auckland.

Community 15 Feb 2022

Apply for Hibiscus and Bays Local Board grants

Community groups wanting to deliver projects and events in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area have until 25 March to apply for funding.

Community 2 Dec 2021

Upper Waitematā community nursery project recognised

An innovative project growing native plants for large scale restoration projects in the Upper Harbour Local Board area was a finalist in the Auckland Mayoral Conservation Awards.

14-24 year olds 18 Oct 2021

Help redesign a Hobsonville playground

With the playground due to be replaced at Hobsonville War Memorial Park, Upper Harbour Local Board is keen to take their cue from the community on new play equipment.

Transport 30 Sep 2021

More people using Hobsonville Ferry during the week

Auckland Transport figures show that more Hobsonville residents are catching the ferry mid-week, with patronage growing by 30 per cent from the previous year.

Community 16 Aug 2021

East Coast Bays Library reopens after multi-million-dollar renovation

Space is no longer in short supply at East Coast Bays Library after a $2 million dollar renovation has transformed the library’s interior.

15 Jul 2021

Community volunteers recognised by Hibiscus and Bays

A special recognition ceremony was held last month at Estuary Arts Centre for the recipients of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Volunteer Awards 2021.

2 Jul 2021

Recovery budget delivers for Albany

The council’s Governing Body adopted the 10-year Budget (2021-2031) on 29 June which provides for a $31.8 billion capital expenditure programme. The spending is at its highest level ever despite the difficult financial circumstances the organisati...

Events

01 Dec 2025 - 05 Dec 2025

Kim Hong-Do's Genre Paintings: Stories of Ordinary Days

This exhibition sheds light on how warm and precious everyday life can be through the genre paint...

14 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Bilingual Storytime - Te Reo Māori & English

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

07 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Jiggle & Wiggle

Join us for a fun-filled morning of music, dancing, and movement.

06 Dec 2025

Book Launch

Join award-winning mystery author Stephen Ross for the launch of The Bride Must Be Stopped, the f...

06 Dec 2025

Browns Bay Christmas Parade 2025

Come along for a magical day of Christmas cheer in the heart of our seaside town.

06 Dec 2025 - 21 Jan 2026

Ōrewa Library: Raumati Reads, Summer Reading Challenge

Discover a summer packed with free, family-friendly fun at Ōrewa Library, magic, science, crafts,...

01 Feb 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Code Club

Code Club Aotearoa encourages students to use their imaginations by providing step-by-step guides...

07 Dec 2025

North Harbour Stadium Community Open Day

Join us for the North Harbour Stadium Open Day, a free, fun, family-friendly event packed with ac...