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Environment 19 Dec 2018

Kauri dieback aerial survey for north Auckland

A helicopter will be making the rounds in the new year surveying for kauri dieback disease.

Plans / Projects 13 Dec 2018

Whangaparāoa Centre Plan adopted by local board

The plan for the town centre has been adopted following feedback from the local community.

Community 13 Dec 2018

$317,000 aid for Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Grants focus on local board priorities and 73 organisations have benefitted in the last six months.

Beaches 6 Dec 2018

Safeswim returns to Auckland with new swimming spots

Auckland Council’s Safeswim website is ready for summer, highlighting water quality around the region.

Sports / Leisure 7 Nov 2018

Albany gains world class BMX facility

New Zealand’s first international-standard BMX track has been opened in Albany.

Plans / Projects 25 Sep 2018

Next steps for Mairangi Bay Beach Reserves

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board will coordinate funding for an estimated $5 million worth of projects.

Beaches 20 Sep 2018

More pontoons for Hibiscus and Bays beaches

Swimmers will be thrilled by plans for new pontoons this summer at Browns Bay and Little Manly beaches.

Transport 14 Sep 2018

West Harbour ferry celebrates 1 million passengers

West Harbour ferry marks 1 million passenger trips.

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06 Dec 2025 - 21 Jan 2026

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