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17 Jul 2019

New Watercare pump station connects Albany and Pinehill

Up to 20 million litres of water per day can now flow easily from a reservoir complex in Albany to one in Pinehill on Auckland's North Shore thanks to a new pump station and 2.4-kilometre-long water main.

Plans / Projects 1 Jul 2019

Crows Nest Rise Walkway update

Repairs to the damaged Crows Nest Rise Walkway are scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.

Plans / Projects 29 May 2019

$635,000 aid for Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Community groups in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area have received $635,000 in grants since July.

Community 14 May 2019

Play time at Millwater’s new park

A new playground in Millwater is proving a big hit with families.

Community 15 Apr 2019

Albany Community Hub to host first Family Fun Day

The Albany centre will come alive on Sunday 19 May with free music, outdoor activities, games, craft, food and more.

Environment 15 Apr 2019

Waging war on pests in Greenhithe

Greenhithe Community Trust has been working with local residents on a large-scale pest control programme in the area.

Community 4 Apr 2019

Residents invest to extend Hobsonville Point ferry service

Hobsonville Point residents pitch in to launch ferry service trial.

29 Mar 2019

Stream restoration projects underway

Stream restoration projects underway in Stanmore Bay and Browns Bay.

Events

22 Apr 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Albany

A programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two...

18 Mar 2026 - 23 Dec 2026

Free tech help for older people - Albany

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

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Minecraft Club - Whangaparāoa

Bring your Minecraft loaded device and have fun making friends, sharing tips and tricks.

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ōrewa

Babies, toddlers, parents and caregivers are welcome.

04 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - Ōrewa

Give your brain a workout! Join our weekly Brain Charge sessions especially designed for older pe...

23 Apr 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

Mandarin story time

Stories, songs and rhymes that encourage early language learning and cultural understanding.

26 Feb 2026 - 25 Jun 2026

The Book League

At our meetings we spend some time discussing the book and then follow that up with book themed a...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Whangaparāoa

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...