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5 top things to do in Hibiscus and Bays
Enjoy affordable summer fun in Hibiscus and Bays with beach days, outdoor adventures, creative workshops and festivals; all backed by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
Northern local boards mark 15 Years of Auckland Council
Auckland Council turns 15 this month! To mark the milestone, we’re celebrating local projects that have made a difference in our communities — see the highlights from north of the Harbour Bridge.
Building community and play at Red Beach Park
A favourite local spot for Red Beach families is the park on William Bayes Road, just a short stroll from the beach.
North Shore Baseball finds its swing at Unsworth Heights
For North Shore City Baseball Club, the diamond at Caribbean Sportsfield has become an important part of life on the North Shore.
Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared
The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.
UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections
On Saturday morning more than 68,500 votes were cast, bringing Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent.
Voting closed for Auckland local elections
The last-minute flurry of Aucklanders dropping their votes is now over as the clock has struck midday, with council staff sealing all vote boxes across the region.
UPDATE: newcomers and close calls in councillor's race announced
First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?
The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.
Events
Hibiscus Coast Writers
Join a friendly community of local writers for inspiration, discussion, and support.
Love Food Hate Waste Workshop: Stems, peels and pulp
Discover creative ways to transform food scraps into useful everyday products.
Stihl Shop Browns Bay Boys Toys 2026
Don't miss this free community celebration of horsepower, craftsmanship, hobbies and all things '...
Discover Bushglen Reserve at night
Join Auckland Council Park Rangers and Restore Hibiscus and Bays for a guided evening adventure t...
French Storytime - Albany
Enjoy different themes with engaging stories shared in French and English.
Introduction to Transcendental Meditation
Discover a simple, effortless approach to reducing stress and improving your quality of life.
Peninsula Weavers
Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...
Author talk and book launch with Vicky Adin
Come along to learn all about 'Where Stories Lie Buried', a memoir by genealogist Vicky Adin.