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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.

Events

11 Mar 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for Seniors in Greenhithe

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?

06 Aug 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

BrainCharge at Ōrewa Library

Engage your mind by solving stimulating puzzles and discussing curious problems.

06 Aug 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Knitting and craft group

Bring your knitting, crochet or craft project and enjoy a chat.

04 Jun 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme kori me te ruri - Ōrewa Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

04 Jun 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

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

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?

19 Feb 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for seniors at Whangaparāoa Library

Come along for free one-on-one help to learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, lap...

12 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Minecraft club at Whangaparāoa Library

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

05 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Albany Village Library

A programme to educate parents and caregivers in active movement,