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Kids / Family 1 Oct 2025

Upper Harbour’s best kept walking secrets

Trade the urban hustle for tranquil forest walks just minutes from home.

Community 1 Oct 2025

Six new community spots to check out in Hibiscus and Bays

From climbing towers and nature trails to forest paths and cosy reading corners, there’s something new waiting for you in Hibiscus and Bays.

Beaches 25 Sep 2025

Dog rule change to safeguard nesting birds at Big Manly and Tindalls

When the first shorebird pair begins nesting, temporary dog access rule changes will be introduced at Big Manly and Tindalls beaches to help protect vulnerable shorebirds.

Elections 23 Sep 2025

No voting papers? No problem!

It’s time to vote in Auckland’s local elections, which means you should have received your voting pack in the letterbox by now.

Plans / Projects 18 Sep 2025

Free training for Hibiscus and Bays community organisations

Community organisations in the Hibiscus and Bays area are being offered free training to strengthen their governance and operations.

Elections 18 Sep 2025

200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections

Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.

Community 11 Sep 2025

New play spaces for Upper Harbour families

Families can now enjoy four neighbourhood playgrounds after major upgrades have made it easier to get outside and play.

Elections 9 Sep 2025

Local elections: Can Auckland count on you?

Voting papers are being sent to enrolled voters between September 9 -22 so they can choose Auckland’s champions.

Events

15 Mar 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Kōrero Mai te reo Māori weekly Conversation Group

Come join our weekly Te reo Māori conversation group. A friendly, supportive get together for all...

23 Mar 2026

Chip Packet Project Workshop

Recycle old chip packets into emergency bankets for vulnerable communities. In this session we wi...

24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...

26 Mar 2026

Chinese CHUN FEN Festival Ceremony

To celebrate this vibrant and inspiring season, the Albany Chinese Association will put on a seri...

26 Mar 2026

Estate Planning

Still haven’t got around to sorting out your affairs? Now’s the time. Join Wendy Hampton for a fr...

26 Feb 2026 - 25 Jun 2026

The Book League

At our meetings we spend some time discussing the book and then follow that up with book themed a...

28 Mar 2026

French Bilingual Storytime

Join us on the last Saturday of every month to explore French language and culture.

28 Mar 2026

Iran: History, Calendar & Nowruz Traditions

Join us for a vibrant cultural event celebrating Iran, a country with thousands of years of histo...