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Albany Ward News

Plans / Projects 18 Jul 2024

Library in the pipeline for Upper Harbour

Upper Harbour residents want a new multi-purpose facility that can meet the growing demand for library services.

Plans / Projects 27 Jun 2024

Local board wants cleaner water and faster trips

Consultation feedback has seen moves to improve water quality included in the board's plans.

Libraries 26 Jun 2024

Multi-million-dollar upgrade starts soon at Ōrewa Library

The extensive upgrade of Ōrewa Library will be completed by next June, three months ahead of schedule.

Community 10 Jun 2024

Grants help Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Forty-four organisations were awarded grants to support their work helping Hibiscus and Bays communities.

Plans / Projects 5 Jun 2024

Designing well-connected communities of the future 

The Whenuapai structure plan is being updated. But what does that mean? What does a structure plan do?

Community 28 May 2024

Board grants help the Upper Harbour community

Over $77,000 has been allocated to community groups by the Upper Harbour Local Board.

Cleaning up our environment 26 Apr 2024

Pollution prevention in Rosedale

Businesses are being helped to reduce industrial pollution risks to Upper Harbour waterways.

Community 26 Apr 2024

Change at the top for Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Members have split the three-year term in half with a different chair and deputy for each.

Albany Ward Events

01 Feb 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Code Club

Code Club Aotearoa encourages students to use their imaginations by providing step-by-step guides...

06 Apr 2025

The effects of chanting, breathwork and meditation

You'll experience some Pranayama breathwork to help you feel centred and raise your consciousness.

06 Apr 2025

Whangaparāoa multicultural celebration - concert

Come join the fun at this middle of the day family event.

16 Feb 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Kōrero Mai te reo Māori weekly conversation group

A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy & improve te reo.

01 Sep 2024 - 07 Dec 2025

Sunday Book Chat

Share your current reads, discover new titles, and connect with fellow book lovers.

10 Feb 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Rhythm & beats at Whangaparāoa Library

The librarians will lead a varied programme featuring rhyme, songs, music, and movement.

11 Mar 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

A creative adventure into Japanese Culture (9-12 Year Olds)

Immerse your kids in Japanese culture with hands-on activities like origami, calligraphy, sushi m...

11 Mar 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Intermediate hand building (clay)

In this class we focus on making functional objects for home & garden, such as wall creations, va...