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O Mahurangi Penlink enters main construction phase
It’s good news for Hibiscus Coast residents with Waka Kotahi on track to deliver the vital north Auckland transport link from late 2026.
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Grants help Hibiscus and Bays community
Thirty-six community organisations received over $115,000 in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board grants programme for 2023/2024.
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Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan adopted
Allowing future generations to live their best life in one of Auckland’s most desirable places is the goal of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan 2023.
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Local board adopts Upper Harbour Local Board Plan 2023
A focus on community and the environment are strong features of the Upper Harbour Local Board Plan 2023.
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Grants aid Upper Harbour community projects
Community organisations in Upper Harbour received $50,360.24 from the local board grants programme in October.
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New park delights Scott Point community
Residents turned out in full force for the opening of the new park at Observation Green.
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Cats add to Māui dolphin's plight
Everyone knows cats are a threat to birds, but they are also a problem for Māui dolphins.
Events
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Book Chat
Are you looking for a fun way to meet new people & discover new authors?
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Wriggle & Rhyme - Albany Village Library
A programme to educate parents and caregivers in active movement,
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Money Talks Budgeting Workshops
Empower yourself with insights to enhance your financial wellbeing.
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Jiggle & Wiggle
Bring your dancing feet to our preschool session on Friday mornings for music, dancing, ukuleles,...
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Bi-lingual Storytime
Bi-lingual session, we will introduce children to the sound of different languages & introduce th...
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Code Club
At Code Club you can learn how to make cool games, animations & websites!
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Community Chip Packet Project Strip Fusing
Join us with a sense of charitable camaraderie to help fuse clean chip packets together to create...
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Digital Seniors one on one tech support - Hobsonville Point
A workshop for seniors who would like some help with your phone, laptop or tablet.