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5 top things to do in Hibiscus and Bays
Enjoy affordable summer fun in Hibiscus and Bays with beach days, outdoor adventures, creative workshops and festivals; all backed by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
Northern local boards mark 15 Years of Auckland Council
Auckland Council turns 15 this month! To mark the milestone, we’re celebrating local projects that have made a difference in our communities — see the highlights from north of the Harbour Bridge.
Building community and play at Red Beach Park
A favourite local spot for Red Beach families is the park on William Bayes Road, just a short stroll from the beach.
North Shore Baseball finds its swing at Unsworth Heights
For North Shore City Baseball Club, the diamond at Caribbean Sportsfield has become an important part of life on the North Shore.
Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared
The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.
UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections
On Saturday morning more than 68,500 votes were cast, bringing Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent.
Voting closed for Auckland local elections
The last-minute flurry of Aucklanders dropping their votes is now over as the clock has struck midday, with council staff sealing all vote boxes across the region.
UPDATE: newcomers and close calls in councillor's race announced
First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?
The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.
Events
Japanese story time
Stories, songs and rhymes to support early language learning and cultural awareness.
Whangaparāoa Library Book Club
Whether you’re a lifelong reader or simply enjoy a good story, our library book group is a welcom...
Reading Revolution Shared Reading
Shared reading group brings people together through great literature to talk, laugh and share.
Rhythm & Beats
Rhythm & Beats is a fun and interactive 30-minute session for children aged 3-5 years old.
Rhymetime - Ōrewa
Join our Rhymetime sessions with waiata, bubbles, books and movement for pre-schoolers and their...
Read to a dog
Introducing our read to a dog programme! Read to a dog aims to help children with their literacy,...
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...
Wriggle and Rhyme - Albany
A programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two...