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Kids / Family 1 Oct 2025

Upper Harbour’s best kept walking secrets

Trade the urban hustle for tranquil forest walks just minutes from home.

Community 1 Oct 2025

Six new community spots to check out in Hibiscus and Bays

From climbing towers and nature trails to forest paths and cosy reading corners, there’s something new waiting for you in Hibiscus and Bays.

Beaches 25 Sep 2025

Dog rule change to safeguard nesting birds at Big Manly and Tindalls

When the first shorebird pair begins nesting, temporary dog access rule changes will be introduced at Big Manly and Tindalls beaches to help protect vulnerable shorebirds.

Elections 23 Sep 2025

No voting papers? No problem!

It’s time to vote in Auckland’s local elections, which means you should have received your voting pack in the letterbox by now.

Plans / Projects 18 Sep 2025

Free training for Hibiscus and Bays community organisations

Community organisations in the Hibiscus and Bays area are being offered free training to strengthen their governance and operations.

Elections 18 Sep 2025

200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections

Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.

Community 11 Sep 2025

New play spaces for Upper Harbour families

Families can now enjoy four neighbourhood playgrounds after major upgrades have made it easier to get outside and play.

Elections 9 Sep 2025

Local elections: Can Auckland count on you?

Voting papers are being sent to enrolled voters between September 9 -22 so they can choose Auckland’s champions.

Events

08 Apr 2026

Family tree maker

The special interest group provides drop-in support for members using the Family Tree Maker softw...

18 Mar 2026 - 23 Dec 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Albany Village Library

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

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

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

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrewa Library

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

16 Jan 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brightside Spinners

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

11 Apr 2026

Eid Carnival 2026

Eid Carnival 2026 features a blend of traditional and modern festivities, including mechanical ri...

11 Apr 2026

Fun Asian Sports Day

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Bring your family and join us for Fun Asian Sports...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Hibiscus Coast Writers

Join a friendly community of local writers for inspiration, discussion, and support.