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What's coming to Hibiscus and Bays? Five things to watch this year
The community centre in Browns Bay is getting a major upgrade as investment continues in parks, water quality, safer town centres and community events.
What's ahead for Upper Harbour? Here are 5 things to know.
A new library for Albany is moving a step closer, alongside ongoing investment in local streams, parks, pathways and community projects.
Ōrewa seawall project complete, shared pathway open
The seawall provides increased protection for the foreshore from erosion and coastal processes.
Big ideas take shape with local funding across Upper Harbour
Backing community ideas that bring Upper Harbour to life.
From feedback to everyday change in Upper Harbour
Upper Harbour is one of Auckland’s fastest-growing, most diverse areas. Local board plans guide investment that help people connect and belong.
How your voice has made a difference in Hibiscus and Bays
More people are choosing the coast, and local investment shaped by community feedback is creating places to go and things to do.
Auckland Council moves to restore Hooton Reserve for community use
After months of growing safety and environmental concerns, Auckland Council is working to restore Albany’s Hooton Reserve for safe public use.
Grab a spade: Winter planting season kicks off across Upper Harbour
Thousands of native trees and shrubs will take root across Upper Harbour this winter thanks to schools, community groups and volunteers.
Events
Guided Community Ranger Walks
Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.
Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.
Rhymetime - Ōrewa
Join our Rhymetime sessions with waiata, bubbles, books and movement for pre-schoolers and their...
BrainCharge - North
Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...
CAB Outreach Desk
Citizens Advice Bureau Northcote (CAB) is running a weekly outreach desk at Albany Village Library!
Wriggle and Rhyme - Albany
A fun session promoting active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers.
Free tech help for older people - Albany
Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device? Our friendly volunteers are a...