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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.
New pilot opens the door to conversations with Upper Harbour Local Board
Community Conversations offers a relaxed and dedicated time to talk with local board members.
5 top things to do in Upper Harbour
Discover Upper Harbour with adventures, festivals, outdoor movie, swimming and free fun — all supported by the Upper Harbour Local Board.
Events
English Conversation Corner
Practice basic English conversation skills and make new friends.
Jiggle and Wiggle - Albany
Bring your dancing feet to our preschool session on Friday mornings.
Brightside Spinners
A friendly, welcoming spinning group for all abilities — come and spin some yarn, share a convers...
Digital Sovereignty
Learn from Carmen-Lisandrette, a local activist for young people's digital rights.
Code Club - Albany
Participants will explore the basics of coding, problem-solving and digital creativity.
Taiji Hibiscus' Meditation in Motion
Join Taiji Hibiscus Coast for this peaceful, monthly Tai Chi demonstration in our front courtyard...
Remembering, reflecting, renewing
Honour meaningful memories and gently consider what it means to let go while continuing to carry...
One day clay workshops
Join us for our 2-hour one-day clay workshops with tutor Livia Mu on Sunday afternoons!