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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.

Parks / Outdoors 15 May 2023

Caribbean Drive sports fields update

A $3.5 million dollar sports field development at Unsworth Height’s Caribbean Drive is underway.

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.

Community 28 Apr 2023

Cock-a-doodle-doo for the Kell Park mural

Chickens once again rule the roost on a restored mural at Albany’s Kell Park.

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.

Events

15 Apr 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors free one-on-one tech support - Whangaparāoa

A workshop for seniors who would like some help with your phone, laptop or tablet.

20 Mar 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Book Chat

Are you looking for a fun way to meet new people & discover new authors?

21 Feb 2024 - 21 Feb 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Albany Village Library

A programme to educate parents and caregivers in active movement,

21 Mar 2024 - 26 Dec 2024

Crochet Club

Make friends, chat, and work on your project while enjoying free tea or coffee.

25 May 2024

Animal Stories With Author Maria Gill

Come to Orewa Library to hear local award-winning author Maria Gill share animal stories from thr...

11 May 2024 - 22 Jun 2024

E-Bike Experience

The course is an introduction to e-bikes and will take you through riding in an open court space...

30 May 2024

Ukulele for Beginners

Join us for a beginner ukulele event, perfect for ages 10 and up!

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Jun 2024

Ōrewa Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.