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Transport 21 Jan 2019

Extra ferry services in time for the holiday weekend

Weekend ferry services to and from Hobsonville start this weekend.

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.

Events

20 Apr 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Japanese story time

Stories, songs and rhymes to support early language learning and cultural awareness.

02 Mar 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Whangaparāoa Library Book Club

Whether you’re a lifelong reader or simply enjoy a good story, our library book group is a welcom...

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Reading Revolution Shared Reading

Shared reading group  brings people together through great literature to talk, laugh and share.

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Rhythm & Beats

Rhythm & Beats is a fun and interactive 30-minute session for children aged 3-5 years old.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Ōrewa

Join our Rhymetime sessions with waiata, bubbles, books and movement for pre-schoolers and their...

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a dog

Introducing our read to a dog programme! Read to a dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

22 Jan 2026 - 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...

22 Apr 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Albany

A programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two...