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Community 21 Feb 2025

Grants open soon for the Hibiscus and Bays community

Hibiscus and Bays community groups and business associations will soon be able to apply for local, facilities or business grants.

Community 31 Jan 2025

Greenhithe park wins international green award

Wainoni Park in the Upper Harbour Local Board area has won the coveted Green Flag award.

Elections 17 Jan 2025

Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?

Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 13 Dec 2024

Upper Harbour gets new tool to help prepare for emergencies

A new plan is set to empower the Upper Harbour community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Community 12 Dec 2024

New facilities grant opens soon for Upper Harbour

Upper Harbour community groups can apply soon for a new facilities grant when applications open 20 January.

Conservation 4 Dec 2024

Pest control moves to the next level in Upper Harbour

The Wai Roa ō Kahu / Upper Harbour Pest Management Strategy makes it easier to carry out pest control projects in Upper Harbour.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Dec 2024

New tool helps the Hibiscus and Bays community prepare for emergencies

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan help residents and businesses stay safe in an emergency.

Community 7 Nov 2024

Community projects get a helping hand in Hibiscus and Bays

Twenty-four organisations were recently awarded a share of $63,678.50 to support their work helping communities in Hibiscus and Bays.

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...