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Albany Ward

Albany Ward News

19 Jun 2023

Business Improvement District goes ahead for Silverdale

Silverdale is getting down to business with the establishment of a new Business Improvement District approved by Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Waste 31 May 2023

Food scraps to find new home in your new bin

Residents in Albany and East Coast Bays start receiving their Auckland Council food scraps bins from this week with deliveries of the bins to the rest of the North Shore continuing throughout the month of June.

Community 29 May 2023

Grants aid Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Fifty-five community organisations received $259,247 in the final round of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Grants Programme for 2022/2023.

Environment 18 May 2023

Call for Awaruku neighbours to join predator control efforts

The call has gone out for neighbours to band together and eradicate animal predators in the Long Bay-Awaruku catchment area, which borders Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve and Long Bay Regional Park.

Community 4 May 2023

Grants help Upper Harbour groups

Community groups received over $69,149.50 from Upper Harbour Local Board grants in April, with the programme heavily over-subscribed.

Have your say 2 Mar 2023

Local projects and services could be impacted by Annual Budget

Local board chairs are concerned residents may be unaware local projects and services could be affected by the upcoming Annual Budget and are urging people to provide feedback on the draft budget.

Community 24 Jan 2023

Apply for an Upper Harbour grant

Community groups wanting to deliver projects and events in the Upper Harbour Local Board area have until 17 March to apply for funding.

Community 25 Nov 2022

Auckland’s newest boulevard opens for summer

There’s another reason to visit one of Auckland’s favourite summer spots, with the extended Ōrewa Boulevard complete in time for summer.

Albany Ward Events

12 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Minecraft club at Whangaparāoa Library

Bring your Minecraft loaded device and have fun making friends, sharing tips and tricks, and shar...

05 Feb 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

Stories & Rhyme - Ōrewa Library

Join our Stories & Rhyme sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and th...

05 Feb 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ōrewa Library

Wriggle and Rhyme promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two...

05 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Albany Village Library

A programme to educate parents and caregivers in active movement,

13 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Mandarin Storytime

Join us for Mandarin Storytime, where children can explore the world of Mandarin through engaging...

13 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme at Whangaparāoa Library

Join us on Thursday mornings during term time for a fun and interactive morning for you and your...

05 Sep 2024 - 18 Dec 2025

Crochet Club

Join us for crochet, coffee, and community—all skill levels welcome!

14 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Bilingual Storytime - Te Reo Māori & English

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...