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Community 14 Jan 2020

Small grants support Hibiscus and Bays community

Just over $30,000 has been awarded in the first round of Hibiscus and Bays Local Board’s small grants funding.

20 Dec 2019

Mix of new faces and returning members lead local boards

Returning members and several new faces are among those elected to lead your local boards for the 2019-2022 term.

Transport 16 Dec 2019

Changes to Hobsonville Point ferry timetable

The Hobsonville Point weekday ferry timetable will undergo some minor changes from Monday in response to customer feedback.

Community 2 Dec 2019

New community forum for Hibiscus and Bays residents

Open to the public, community forums are a new addition to the local board structure for this term.

Beaches 18 Oct 2019

Temporary public health warning issued at Browns Bay

Auckland Council and Watercare have placed a temporary public health warning at Browns Bay beach.

Plans / Projects 11 Oct 2019

Safety improvements set for Oteha Valley Road

A new pedestrian crossing with traffic lights is set for Oteha Valley Road as part of several plans to improve road safety in the area.

Walkways 2 Oct 2019

Popular Paremoremo walkway reopened

The Swimming Hole Walkway in Paremoremo Scenic Reserve has been improved and reopened to the public.

Transport 16 Aug 2019

Local board funds road safety improvements in Albany

A long-awaited roading project in Albany has been given the go-ahead to proceed.

Events

02 Mar 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Whangaparāoa Library Book Club

Whether you’re a lifelong reader or simply enjoy a good story, our library book group is a welcom...

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

19 Apr 2026

Climate-Resistant Gardening

Join organic gardener, Dee Pignéguy, for a practical talk on gardening for a changing climate.

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Rhythm & Beats

Rhythm & Beats is a fun and interactive 30-minute session for children aged 3-5 years old.

21 Apr 2026

Microgreens and sprouts

The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Reading Revolution Shared Reading

Shared reading group  brings people together through great literature to talk, laugh and share.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Ōrewa

Join our Rhymetime sessions with waiata, bubbles, books and movement for pre-schoolers and their...

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,...