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Community 21 May 2018

New community facilities completed at Hobsonville Point

Redevelopment of the old Air Force Headquarters Building at Hobsonville Point is now complete.

Environment 15 May 2018

Browns Bay creek sees daylight

Eels and kōkopu will soon live a natural life at Sherwood Reserve’s Taiaotea Creek.

Transport 27 Apr 2018

It’s official: Penlink is coming this decade

We’ve done it! Penlink will be built within the next 10 years, says Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Chair Julia Parfitt.

Plans / Projects 20 Apr 2018

Millwater park plans get go-ahead

A playground, half court, fitness station and toilet are all planned for a new park in Millwater.

Transport 12 Apr 2018

Dynamic lane control trial begins for morning peak traffic

Whangaparāoa Road trial starts 18 April.

Environment 26 Mar 2018

Making our parks spray free

Alternative methods are needed to replace agrichemical plant control in parks.

Housing 13 Mar 2018

Auckland Council takes holistic approach to Weiti

Auckland Council has announced the settlement of appeals relating to the provisions of the Unitary Plan for the Weiti Precinct, north of Long Bay.

Beaches 17 Jan 2018

Works to begin on Orewa Beach

Work to repair sand erosion caused by storm events is to begin next week.

Events

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

15 Mar 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Kōrero Mai te reo: Māori weekly conversation group

A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy and improve te reo.

12 Oct 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Japanese Storytime

A fun and interactive programme for children aged five and under.

12 Oct 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Mixed media adventures

Learn to take creative risks, solve visual challenges and develop your unique artistic voice.

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.

20 Oct 2026

Essential parenting skills

A session filled with interesting facts, practical information and exciting activities for parent...

20 Oct 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Shared reading group

A welcoming space where you can listen or read aloud short stories and poems over tea or coffee

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Ōrewa

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