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Community 23 Aug 2023

New offices for Upper Harbour Local Board

Upper Harbour Local Board business meetings will now take place at Hawiti , 6-8 Munroe Lane, Albany.

Community 7 Aug 2023

Apply for a Hibiscus and Bays grant

Community groups have until 15 September to apply for a Hibiscus and Bays grant.

Have your say 7 Aug 2023

Upper Harbour residents – share your views on the local board plan

Upper Harbour Local Board member Callum Blair is urging residents to make sure the plan meets their needs.

Community 7 Aug 2023

Grants open for Upper Harbour community

Community groups can apply for a grant until 15 September to deliver projects and events in the Upper Harbour Local Board area.

Have your say 27 Jul 2023

Speak up Hibiscus and Bays residents about the local board plan

Hibiscus and Bays local board members are asking residents to speak up about priorities for their community during consultation on their draft plan.

Community 26 Jul 2023

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board makes tough call on Kauri Kids

At it's business meeting, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board agreed to fund Kauri Kids Centres until December 2023, before closing them, now that regional funding has been discontinued.

Have your say 13 Jul 2023

Upper Harbour Local Board Plan consultation open

It’s more important than ever to speak up and help shape the future of your community, as the Upper Harbour Local Board releases their three-year plan for consultation.

Have your say 13 Jul 2023

Give feedback on the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan

It is time to hear if residents think that a three-year plan, just released for consultation by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, is right for their community.

Events

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

23 May 2026

Mystery in the library series

Join a quintet of Kiwi storytellers for a thrilling afternoon.

02 May 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

Code Club

Explore the basics of coding, problem-solving and digital creativity in a supportive and engaging...

21 Feb 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

English exam preparation classes

Great for those wanting to take PTE, IELTS or OET exams this year.

24 May 2026

Dragon beard candy workshop

Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where you can watch, learn, make and taste hand-pulled can...

24 May 2026

Planting day - Amorino Park

Join us for a hands-on morning of planting native trees, shrubs and grasses.

24 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Regional park planting days - North

A fun and rewarding morning out in our northern regional parks helping plant trees.

15 Mar 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Kōrero Mai te reo: Māori weekly conversation group

A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy and improve te reo.