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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...

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09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrewa Library

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

02 Oct 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Whenuapai Settlement Playground community stop

Mobile Library North is a camper sized mobile library with collections for children and adults. 

05 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Storytime wā takinga paki - Ōrewa Library

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

13 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Mandarin Storytime

Join us for Mandarin Storytime, where children can explore the world of Mandarin through engaging...

13 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme at Whangaparāoa Library

Join us on Thursday mornings during term time for a fun and interactive morning for you and your...

14 Dec 2025

Carols in the Park 2025

Join us for a festive evening of Christmas carols and uplifting musical performances as we celebr...

07 Sep 2025 - 14 Dec 2025

Board Games for Adults

Come along to play a range of board games for adults aged 18 - 60+.

05 Sep 2024 - 18 Dec 2025

Crochet Club

Join us for crochet, coffee, and community—all skill levels welcome!