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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

18 Mar 2026 - 23 Dec 2026

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

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device? Our friendly volunteers are a...

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Minecraft Club

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

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ōrewa

Babies, toddlers, parents and caregivers are welcome.

04 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Brain Charge

Give your brain a workout! Join our weekly Brain Charge sessions especially designed for older pe...

23 Apr 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

Mandarin story time

Stories, songs and rhymes that encourage early language learning and cultural understanding.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Whangaparāoa

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

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrewa Library

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