Hero image

Local

News

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

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

11 Apr 2026

Eid Carnival 2026

Eid Carnival 2026 features a blend of traditional and modern festivities, including mechanical ri...

02 Mar 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Whangaparāoa Library Book Club

Whether you’re a lifelong reader or simply enjoy a good story, our library book group is a welcom...

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

19 Apr 2026

Climate-Resistant Gardening

Join organic gardener, Dee Pignéguy, for a practical talk on gardening for a changing climate.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...