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Parks / Outdoors 28 Apr 2023

Hobsonville War Memorial playground now open

Inspired by the area’s aviation history, the upgraded playground at Hobsonville War Memorial Park has been busy ever since it reopened in early April.

Parks / Outdoors 20 Apr 2023

Green, red and yellow colours for Silverdale playground

Green, red and yellow is the colour palette that inspired the upgraded playground at Silverdale War Memorial Park, which reopened recently.

Community 19 Apr 2023

Help design a new park in Ōrewa

Residents are being asked to help design a park that will be developed next year in Harvest Avenue, Ōrewa.

Parks / Outdoors 15 Mar 2023

Local board adopts name for Scott Point park

Te Kori Scott Point is the official name for Scott Point Sustainable Sports Park adopted by Upper Harbour Local Board in February.

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.

14-24 year olds 22 Dec 2022

Playgrounds reopen in Greenhithe, Whenuapai and Windsor Park

Good things come to those who wait, and that’s certainly true for the families and children enjoying revamped playgrounds at Greenhithe War Memorial Park, Bill Moir Reserve and Parkwood Reserve.

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.

Events

26 Sep 2023

Junior Ranger explorer walk: Fernglen Gardens

Join your Auckland Parks Ranger to explore, learn and discover more about this fascinating park.

26 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

Treasure Hunters School Holidays at Whangaparāoa Library

Have fun at Whangaparāoa Library Treasure Hunters School Holiday programme.

26 Sep 2023 - 22 Oct 2023

"Manifesto" by Ian Miller

"Manifesto is a moving image installation that sees local artists move in front of their works an...

26 Sep 2023 - 22 Oct 2023

"Nature's Abundance" by Laura Layton

After experimenting with different mediums, acrylic paint became a firm favourite and with this c...

26 Sep 2023 - 22 Oct 2023

Adrienne Wright - Painting retrospective

Growing up in Takapuna, near Hauraki corner there was a lot of native bush and Adrienne spent man...

26 Sep 2023 - 22 Oct 2023

Explorations by the Hibiscus Coast Printmakers

This is the third group show, with this year's theme being "Explorations"; you can expect to see...

25 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

School holiday programmes for kids aged 5-13 years

Enrol them in Auckland Council’s school holiday programme. Our programmes are inexpensive, safe,...

25 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

School Holiday Surf Program

School Holiday Program Get The Kids Out Of The House And Back Into Nature! This 2 day program ope...