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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
Minecraft Club - Whangaparāoa
Bring your Minecraft loaded device and have fun making friends, sharing tips and tricks.
Wriggle and Rhyme - Ōrewa
Babies, toddlers, parents and caregivers are welcome.
Read to a dog
Introducing our read to a dog programme! Read to a dog aims to help children with their literacy,...
BrainCharge - Ōrewa
Give your brain a workout! Join our weekly Brain Charge sessions especially designed for older pe...
Mandarin Storytime - Albany
A warm and engaging programme for children aged under five.
Wriggle and Rhyme - Whangaparāoa
Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...
Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa
Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.
Wā Pūrākau Bilingual Storytime
Together, we will explore the joy of pūrākau (stories) through pukapuka, waiata, bubbles and more!