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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.
Help design the Manly Park playground
Have your say on the Manly Park playground upgrade.
5 ways locals help wildlife in Hibiscus and Bays
Locals are stepping up for nature and protecting native wildlife with support from Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
5 actions for nature in Upper Harbour
Discover Upper Harbour projects where you can help protect nature and make a difference.
Have your say on fenced dog parks for Hibiscus and Bays
Residents are being asked for their feedback on possible locations for two fenced dog parks.
Albany Ward: Have your say on the Annual Plan 2026/2027
A proposed 7.9% average residential rates increase is open for feedback in Auckland Council’s 2026/2027 Annual Plan.
Make the most of Rosedale Park
Keen for a walk, a weekend game, or a way to give back to nature? Rosedale Park has plenty of reasons to get outdoors.
Events
Author talk: Dacre Cottage and the Weiti Block
Join Felicity as she shares insights from her book, ‘Dacre Cottage and the Weiti Block’.
Foundations in drawing and painting
Join art tutor Isabella Baillie and delve into the building blocks of drawing and painting throug...
Kids learn to ride
Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experienc...
English Conversation Corner
Practice basic English conversation skills and make new friends.
Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.
BrainCharge - North
Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...