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Environment 1 Feb 2019

Meet a Pest-Free Hero – Catch-IT Schools

Meet this month's pest-free hero, another winner of the Mayoral Conservation Awards.

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.

Events

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...

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Ōrewa

Check out the fun school holiday activities at Ōrewa Library!

07 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

School holidays - Albany

Have fun at Albany Village Library!

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.

11 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Te Herenga Waka o Orewa Marae

Together we’ll be planting native plants to help restore the marae grounds, riverbank and awa, co...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Hibiscus Coast Writers

Join a friendly community of local writers for inspiration, discussion, and support.

20 Jul 2026 - 21 Sep 2026

Japanese Storytime - Albany

Join us and enjoy stories together in a relaxed and friendly environment.

22 Jul 2026 - 23 Sep 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Albany

A fun session promoting active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers.