Hero image

Local

News

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Sep 2020

Two new tsunami sirens to be installed in Orewa

The installation of two new voice instruction tsunami sirens in Orewa begins today, 2 September 2020.

Community 12 Aug 2020

Applications now open for Hibiscus and Bays projects

Groups keen to make a difference in the Hibiscus and Bays area can apply for this year’s local board community grants.

Community 10 Aug 2020

Upper Harbour's 'Travelling Apple Cart' collects local stories

A project designed to engage and share the stories of people living in the fast-changing Upper Harbour Local Board area has captured many local stories since launching in 2019.

Have your say 14 Jul 2020

Have your say on the future of Hibiscus and Bays

People living in East Coast Bays and the Hibiscus Coast are being urged to help shape their community’s future.

Have your say 13 Jul 2020

Help shape a plan for Upper Harbour's future

Upper Harbour Local Board has come up with a plan for their community's future, now they need local input to make sure they have it right.

Have your say 12 Mar 2020

Love local, get vocal about Hibiscus and Bays

Help the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board shape the future of its communities.

Community 11 Mar 2020

Northern local boards ask for your ideas

Local boards on the North Shore and in Albany are urging residents to share ideas that could improve their communities.

Kauri dieback 5 Mar 2020

New hygiene stations to protect kauri in Albany

Hygiene stations installed later this month and in 2021 will help to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease.

Events

07 Dec 2025

Weeding Bee

Join us for weeding of pest plants and staking new plantings along the Waiarohia Stream and prote...

09 Nov 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Anxiety free workshop

Come along to this support network for people wanting to rid themselves of stress and anxiety.

16 Feb 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Kōrero Mai te reo Māori weekly conversation group

A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy & improve te reo.

01 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Justice of the Peace

Come visit the local Justice of the Peace for all your community services.

10 Feb 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Rhythm & beats at Whangaparāoa Library

The librarians will lead a varied programme featuring rhyme, songs, music, and movement.

09 Dec 2025

Hear Better, Live Better

Join Steve Foster for an insightful and practical talk on how we hear, why hearing loss happens,...

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Hobsonville Hub

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

03 Jun 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Rhymetime taki ruri - Ōrewa Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...