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2 Jul 2021

Recovery budget delivers for Albany

The council’s Governing Body adopted the 10-year Budget (2021-2031) on 29 June which provides for a $31.8 billion capital expenditure programme. The spending is at its highest level ever despite the difficult financial circumstances the organisati...

Plans / Projects 9 Jun 2021

$233,000 boost for Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Community organisations in Hibiscus and Bays received $233,000 from the local board’s grants programme in May.

Have your say 17 Mar 2021

Final days for feedback on 10-year Budget

Albany Ward Councillor John Watson is urging residents and ratepayers to have their say in the final week of consultation on Auckland Council’s 10-year Budget.

Have your say 3 Mar 2021

Paremoremo public transport service to be discussed

An Upper Harbour Local Board proposal to introduce a bus service for Paremoremo residents funded by a targeted rate will be discussed at a public meeting on 17 March.

Have your say 23 Feb 2021

Albany Ward – we need your feedback on the Recovery Budget

Consultation is open on council’s 10-year Budget and Albany Ward residents can give feedback.

Community 11 Jan 2021

Nominations open for Upper Harbour Volunteer Recognition Awards

Do you know someone who has volunteered their time to deliver something special and worthy of recognition in the Upper Harbour Local Board area?

Community 15 Dec 2020

Community forums a chance for local board to connect

With few opportunities to meet their community face to face this year, Upper Harbour Local Board relished the chance hear from locals at its recent community forum in Whenuapai.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Dec 2020

Pair share path for new voices

Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole are among the 12 percent of the country's elected members under 40. Before last year's elections that number was just 6 percent.

Events

29 Aug 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

General Election information sessions and mobile enrolment

Join the Electoral Commission to learn about the 2026 General Election.

19 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Term 3 Art Programme

Discover your creativity this Term 3 at Mairangi Arts Centre!

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.

07 Sep 2026

Chip Packet Project working bee

Help us recycle old chip packets into emergency blankets for vulnerable communities.

07 Sep 2026

Hand sewing for beginners: Pincushion

Learn a basic hand sewing stitch and create your own pincushion!

07 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Adult Learners' Week at Auckland Council Libraries

Join us in celebrating adult learning with an exciting range of free events, workshops, and activ...

07 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Dying Matters Week at Auckland Council Libraries

Connecting people across Aotearoa to start conversations in a safe space.

20 Jul 2026 - 21 Sep 2026

Japanese Storytime - Albany

Join us and enjoy stories together in a relaxed and friendly environment.