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Plans / Projects 22 Jul 2022

Board agreement lives up to community expectations

The first stage of Scott Point Sustainable Sports Park and the Caribbean Drive sports fields upgrade are a high priority.

Plans / Projects 22 Jul 2022

Local board agreement provides for Hibiscus and Bays

The Ōrewa Beach Esplanade design project features in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board agreement for the financial year 2022-23.

Community 6 Jul 2022

Grants support Hibiscus and Bays community

Almost $240,000 has been awarded in the final round of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board’s grant funding for 2021/2022

Plans / Projects 31 May 2022

Meadowood House gets a makeover

Meadowood Community House has had a makeover, with warm and inviting spaces now available for community groups.

Community 14 Apr 2022

Community at the heart of Albany Hub

Pokapū ā-Hapori o Ōkahukura / Albany Community Hub is finally in community hands and is being managed by Harbour Sport.

Environment 14 Apr 2022

Update on Ōrewa’s coastal defences

Each area of the Ōrewa coastline faces its own challenges and the council’s response to managing these challenges will be tailored to suit.

Have your say 4 Mar 2022

Annual Budget proposals impact north Auckland

Consultation is open on Auckland Council’s Annual Budget and Albany Ward councillors are urging residents to give feedback, particularly on the climate action and waste collection proposals, which will affect north Auckland.

Community 15 Feb 2022

Apply for Hibiscus and Bays Local Board grants

Community groups wanting to deliver projects and events in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area have until 25 March to apply for funding.

Events

08 Apr 2026

Family tree maker

The special interest group provides drop-in support for members using the Family Tree Maker softw...

18 Mar 2026 - 23 Dec 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Albany Village Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device? Our friendly volunteers are a...

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrewa Library

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

16 Jan 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brightside Spinners

A friendly, welcoming spinning group for all abilities — come and spin some yarn, share a convers...

11 Apr 2026

Eid Carnival 2026

Eid Carnival 2026 features a blend of traditional and modern festivities, including mechanical ri...

11 Apr 2026

Fun Asian Sports Day

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Bring your family and join us for Fun Asian Sports...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Hibiscus Coast Writers

Join a friendly community of local writers for inspiration, discussion, and support.