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Community news 4 Aug 2026

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.

Community news 4 Aug 2026

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.

Council news 14 Jul 2026

Ōrewa seawall project complete, shared pathway open

The seawall provides increased protection for the foreshore from erosion and coastal processes.

30 Jun 2026

Big ideas take shape with local funding across Upper Harbour

Backing community ideas that bring Upper Harbour to life.

Community news 22 Jun 2026

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.

Community news 22 Jun 2026

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.

Council news 3 Jun 2026

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.

Community news 12 May 2026

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

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Minecraft Club - Whangaparāoa

Bring your Minecraft loaded device and have fun making friends, sharing tips and tricks.

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ōrewa

Babies, toddlers, parents and caregivers are welcome.

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a dog

Introducing our read to a dog programme! Read to a dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

04 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - Ōrewa

Give your brain a workout! Join our weekly Brain Charge sessions especially designed for older pe...

23 Jul 2026 - 24 Sep 2026

Mandarin Storytime - Albany

A warm and engaging programme for children aged under five.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Whangaparāoa

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

04 Sep 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Wā Pūrākau Bilingual Storytime

Together, we will explore the joy of pūrākau (stories) through pukapuka, waiata, bubbles and more!