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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...

Plans / Projects 9 Jun 2021

$233,000 boost for Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Community organisations in Hibiscus and Bays received $233,000 from the local board’s grants programme in May.

Have your say 17 Mar 2021

Final days for feedback on 10-year Budget

Albany Ward Councillor John Watson is urging residents and ratepayers to have their say in the final week of consultation on Auckland Council’s 10-year Budget.

Have your say 3 Mar 2021

Paremoremo public transport service to be discussed

An Upper Harbour Local Board proposal to introduce a bus service for Paremoremo residents funded by a targeted rate will be discussed at a public meeting on 17 March.

Have your say 23 Feb 2021

Albany Ward – we need your feedback on the Recovery Budget

Consultation is open on council’s 10-year Budget and Albany Ward residents can give feedback.

Community 11 Jan 2021

Nominations open for Upper Harbour Volunteer Recognition Awards

Do you know someone who has volunteered their time to deliver something special and worthy of recognition in the Upper Harbour Local Board area?

Community 15 Dec 2020

Community forums a chance for local board to connect

With few opportunities to meet their community face to face this year, Upper Harbour Local Board relished the chance hear from locals at its recent community forum in Whenuapai.

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10 Jan 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Dragon Beats

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07 Jan 2026 - 07 Mar 2026

Messy Play

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06 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026

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06 Jan 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

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06 Jan 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

Hungerball

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06 Jan 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

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06 Jan 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

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05 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

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