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Educational 21 Oct 2016

Young candidates the big winners in Kids Voting

Student voters go for youth

Housing 18 Oct 2016

Housing and employment boost for Hobsonville Point

More than 400 new homes will be built in Hobsonville Point

Community 18 Oct 2016

Albany pool set to make a splash

Aucklanders can look forward to enjoying an exciting new swimming facility in Albany next summer.

Cycling 18 Oct 2016

Albany Highway north upgrade completed early

Auckland Transport has upgraded 3.8km of Albany North Highway and the new $40 million road has been opened this morning.

Beaches 3 Oct 2016

Future plans for Ōrewa Beach

A proposed seawall at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach is expected to protect the beach from storm damage.

Community 3 Oct 2016

Apply for a Hibiscus and Bays Local Board grant

A new grants policy is assisting community groups to deliver projects and events in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Transport 30 Sep 2016

Highway upgrade ahead of schedule

Work on the Albany Highway north upgrade is ahead of schedule and the new road will open in October.

Transport 28 Sep 2016

Collect your shopping at your station

Auckland Transport has teamed up with Countdown to introduce online grocery ‘Click & Collect’ points at five locations.

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...