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Building community and play at Red Beach Park
A favourite local spot for Red Beach families is the park on William Bayes Road, just a short stroll from the beach.
North Shore Baseball finds its swing at Unsworth Heights
For North Shore City Baseball Club, the diamond at Caribbean Sportsfield has become an important part of life on the North Shore.
Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared
The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.
UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections
On Saturday morning more than 68,500 votes were cast, bringing Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent.
Voting closed for Auckland local elections
The last-minute flurry of Aucklanders dropping their votes is now over as the clock has struck midday, with council staff sealing all vote boxes across the region.
UPDATE: newcomers and close calls in councillor's race announced
First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?
The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.
Plan adopted for future proofing Mairangi Bay Reserves
A key step has been taken to help protect and enhance one of Auckland’s most popular coastal reserves for future generations.
The countdown is on: local election voting closes soon
Find out what happens after voting closes and how to find out who wins.
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BrainCharge - Ōrewa
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The Dead Speak: Inside the World of Forensic Investigation
Join Thomas Coyle MNZM, one of New Zealand's foremost forensic experts, for a fascinating look be...
Author talk: Johanna Emeney
This heartwarming author talk is perfect for horse lovers of all ages, from tweens and teens to a...
Teen writing workshop - Boggle your brain: Sally Sutton
Never get stuck for an idea again! In this interactive workshop, you will literally pick ideas ou...
Family History Month drop-in sessions
Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Group are here to help guide you to discover your family history.
Hibiscus Coast Writers
Join a friendly community of local writers for inspiration, discussion, and support.
Memoir writing workshop: Janice Marriott
An opportunity to create your memoir, write your life stories, and create something tangible for...
Guided Community Ranger Walks
Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.