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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.

Community 19 Sep 2022

Hard-working coastie steps down from politics

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Member Janet Fitzgerald has stepped down from local government after a 30-year career dating back to Rodney District Council.

Community 6 Sep 2022

Grants boost Hibiscus and Bays projects

Community organisations in Hibiscus and Bays received $92,489.39 from the local board grants programme in August.

Plans / Projects 22 Jul 2022

Board agreement lives up to community expectations

The first stage of Scott Point Sustainable Sports Park and the Caribbean Drive sports fields upgrade are a high priority.

Plans / Projects 22 Jul 2022

Local board agreement provides for Hibiscus and Bays

The Ōrewa Beach Esplanade design project features in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board agreement for the financial year 2022-23.

Community 6 Jul 2022

Grants support Hibiscus and Bays community

Almost $240,000 has been awarded in the final round of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board’s grant funding for 2021/2022

Plans / Projects 31 May 2022

Meadowood House gets a makeover

Meadowood Community House has had a makeover, with warm and inviting spaces now available for community groups.

Community 14 Apr 2022

Community at the heart of Albany Hub

Pokapū ā-Hapori o Ōkahukura / Albany Community Hub is finally in community hands and is being managed by Harbour Sport.

Events

18 Mar 2026 - 23 Dec 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Albany Village Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device? Our friendly volunteers are a...

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Minecraft Club

Bring your Minecraft loaded device and have fun making friends, sharing tips and tricks.

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ōrewa

Babies, toddlers, parents and caregivers are welcome.

04 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Brain Charge

Give your brain a workout! Join our weekly Brain Charge sessions especially designed for older pe...

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

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...