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Community 31 Oct 2017

One 'Hell' of an opening

Hells Pizza and $15,000 of Atlas Concrete slabs are just two examples of generous community donors that have helped social enterprise Hibiscus Cost Zero Waste renovate Whangaparāoa’s Community Recycling Centre.

Libraries 19 Oct 2017

Top five borrows from Auckland libraries in 2016

Find out Aucklanders' most checked-out titles of the year.

Housing 20 Sep 2017

New transport projects for Albany

The projects are a new link road between Gills Road and Oteha Valley Road, a new link road between Medallion Drive and Fairview Avenue and an upgrade of the Dairy Flat Highway between Stevenson Crescent and Gills Road.

Community 19 Sep 2017

Air force building to become community venue

Auckland Council is transforming the former Royal New Zealand Air Force Headquarters building at Hobsonville Point into a multi-purpose community facility.

Pools 22 Aug 2017

Update on cabling at Albany Stadium Pool

Auckland Council has been advised by WorkSafe there is no immediate risk to public safety from a type of cabling used by Lyon Electrical, a company contracted to carry out electrical work at Albany Stadium Pool.

Environment 13 Jul 2017

Long grass on motorway verges helping keep dotterels safe

The NZ Transport Agency is deliberately letting the grass grow long on some verges along the Northern Motorway to help protect endangered dotterels in the area.

Community 27 Jun 2017

This souper hero is warming hearts

Whangaparāoa resident Julie King works tirelessly to support vulnerable and financially struggling people in her area.

Arts 23 Jun 2017

Public artworks make a splash at Albany pool

Korean-Kiwi artist Seung Yul Oh is making a splash at Albany Stadium Pool with the unveiling of his latest works, Upon a Pond and Drop a Loop.

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...