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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
Hibiscus Coast Writers
Join a friendly community of local writers for inspiration, discussion, and support.
Love Food Hate Waste Workshop: Stems, peels and pulp
Discover creative ways to transform food scraps into useful everyday products.
Stihl Shop Browns Bay Boys Toys 2026
Don't miss this free community celebration of horsepower, craftsmanship, hobbies and all things '...
Discover Bushglen Reserve at night
Join Auckland Council Park Rangers and Restore Hibiscus and Bays for a guided evening adventure t...
French Storytime - Albany
Enjoy different themes with engaging stories shared in French and English.
Introduction to Transcendental Meditation
Discover a simple, effortless approach to reducing stress and improving your quality of life.
Peninsula Weavers
Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...
Author talk and book launch with Vicky Adin
Come along to learn all about 'Where Stories Lie Buried', a memoir by genealogist Vicky Adin.