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Community 20 Jun 2018

Hibiscus and Bays volunteers honoured in National Volunteer Week

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board thanks volunteers for their hard work and devotion to their community.

Mayor 12 Jun 2018

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff in award-winning photo

Councillor Casey won first prize in the Tiritiri Matangi Island Photographic Competition with a picture of Mayor Phil Goff.

7 Jun 2018

Marine reserve protected from urban sprawl

Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve will be protected from urbanisation following an Environment Court decision.

Community 21 May 2018

New community facilities completed at Hobsonville Point

Redevelopment of the old Air Force Headquarters Building at Hobsonville Point is now complete.

Environment 15 May 2018

Browns Bay creek sees daylight

Eels and kōkopu will soon live a natural life at Sherwood Reserve’s Taiaotea Creek.

Transport 27 Apr 2018

It’s official: Penlink is coming this decade

We’ve done it! Penlink will be built within the next 10 years, says Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Chair Julia Parfitt.

Plans / Projects 20 Apr 2018

Millwater park plans get go-ahead

A playground, half court, fitness station and toilet are all planned for a new park in Millwater.

Transport 12 Apr 2018

Dynamic lane control trial begins for morning peak traffic

Whangaparāoa Road trial starts 18 April.

Events

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Kayaking

Paddle, explore, and enjoy Auckland’s waterways in guided sessions.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb, and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

14 Dec 2025 - 29 Mar 2026

Kiwi Bubble Soccer

Bounce, roll, and have a blast in this hilarious bubble soccer session.

13 Dec 2025 - 28 Mar 2026

Cardboard Play

Let your imagination run wild with giant cardboard creations and creative challenges.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Reading Revolution Shared Reading

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

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...