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Transport 21 Jan 2019

Extra ferry services in time for the holiday weekend

Weekend ferry services to and from Hobsonville start this weekend.

Environment 19 Dec 2018

Kauri dieback aerial survey for north Auckland

A helicopter will be making the rounds in the new year surveying for kauri dieback disease.

Plans / Projects 13 Dec 2018

Whangaparāoa Centre Plan adopted by local board

The plan for the town centre has been adopted following feedback from the local community.

Community 13 Dec 2018

$317,000 aid for Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Grants focus on local board priorities and 73 organisations have benefitted in the last six months.

Beaches 6 Dec 2018

Safeswim returns to Auckland with new swimming spots

Auckland Council’s Safeswim website is ready for summer, highlighting water quality around the region.

Sports / Leisure 7 Nov 2018

Albany gains world class BMX facility

New Zealand’s first international-standard BMX track has been opened in Albany.

Plans / Projects 25 Sep 2018

Next steps for Mairangi Bay Beach Reserves

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board will coordinate funding for an estimated $5 million worth of projects.

Beaches 20 Sep 2018

More pontoons for Hibiscus and Bays beaches

Swimmers will be thrilled by plans for new pontoons this summer at Browns Bay and Little Manly beaches.

Events

21 Aug 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

English Conversation Corner

Practice basic English conversation skills and make new friends.

24 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Jiggle and Wiggle - Albany

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool session on Friday mornings.

16 Jan 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brightside Spinners

A friendly, welcoming spinning group for all abilities — come and spin some yarn, share a convers...

05 Sep 2026

Digital Sovereignty

Learn from Carmen-Lisandrette, a local activist for young people's digital rights.

25 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Code Club - Albany

Participants will explore the basics of coding, problem-solving and digital creativity.

07 Feb 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Taiji Hibiscus' Meditation in Motion

Join Taiji Hibiscus Coast for this peaceful, monthly Tai Chi demonstration in our front courtyard...

06 Sep 2026

Remembering, reflecting, renewing

Honour meaningful memories and gently consider what it means to let go while continuing to carry...

30 Aug 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

One day clay workshops

Join us for our 2-hour one-day clay workshops with tutor Livia Mu on Sunday afternoons!