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Arts 20 Apr 2017

New manager helps arts centre keep its community focus

Mairangi Bay Arts Centre has appointed a new manager, Angela Suh, as the gallery takes steps towards a new strategic plan to help it keep serving the changing community.

Transport 22 Mar 2017

How soon to build Penlink?

Hibiscus Coast residents are keen to see Penlink built as soon as possible to ease congestion on Whangaparāoa Peninsula, Hibiscus Coast Highway and the surrounding area.

Transport 21 Mar 2017

Hibiscus Coast Busway Station construction begins

Auckland Transport has begun construction of the new Hibiscus Coast Busway Station.

Kids / Family 6 Mar 2017

New childcare centre opens in Stanmore Bay

A new Kauri Kids childcare centre offering quality early childhood education and care opens tomorrow at Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre.

Community 3 Mar 2017

Rehabilitation through recycling

A transformative rehabilitation project at Paremoremo Auckland Prison is reducing waste sent to landfill and upskilling inmates for a life outside.

Housing 20 Feb 2017

Developer confirmed for council-owned Hobsonville Point site

Panuku Development Auckland has confirmed Avanda Group as the housing developer for Stage Two of the Airfields precinct at Hobsonville Point.

Sports / Leisure 31 Jan 2017

Explore the northern Waitematā Harbour

Upper Harbour Local Board is encouraging residents to explore their blue backyard this summer.

Heritage 9 Dec 2016

Historic homestead becomes community hub

Millwater residents are impressed with the fully restored Stoney Homestead, which will soon open as the neighbourhood community hub.

Events

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa

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

08 Jan 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Knitting and Craft Group

Bring your knitting, crochet or craft project and enjoy a chat.

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...

20 Mar 2026

Nutrition and wellbeing talk

Let's correct the overwhelming and misleading information young people see and hear on socials, Y...

20 Mar 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Craft Fun for preschoolers in Mandarin - 公益艺术课程

Fun hands-on activities for pre-schoolers, aged 2-5, including clay-making, drawing and painting.

13 Feb 2026 - 03 Apr 2026

Jiggle and Wiggle

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool session on Friday mornings for music, dancing ukuleles,...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

16 Jan 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brightside Spinners

A friendly, welcoming spinning group for all abilities — come and spin some yarn, share a convers...