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Community 23 May 2016

Community hub coming to Albany

Upper Harbour residents will benefit from a community facility to be built in Albany later this year.

Transport 28 Apr 2016

New trial reduces traffic speed in Silverdale Village

Early feedback indicates that motorists are reducing their speed when travelling through the area.

Educational 27 Apr 2016

Interns making a big difference

What's it like interning at Auckland Council? We spoke with Licensing and Compliance intern Nicola Clark.

26 Apr 2016

Local board support kick starts community projects

Upper Harbour Local Board has demonstrated its support for local sports clubs, parks projects and community facilities by approving grants totalling $298,000.

Playgrounds 26 Feb 2016

Northcross playground a hit

Harrowglen Reserve in Northcross is home to a new children’s playground.

Housing 15 Jan 2016

Steady growth for Auckland’s housing consents

Nearly $3b of new dwellings were consented in Auckland in the 12 months to November 2015, new figures out show.

Community 24 Nov 2015

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board celebrates five years

Over the past five years, excellent progress has been made on many important projects in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Beaches 24 Nov 2015

Spotlight on our neighbourhoods - Hibiscus and Bays

Known for its beautiful beaches and many a tourist attraction, it’s not surprising that the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area is one of Auckland’s fastest growing spots.

Events

20 Apr 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Japanese story time

Stories, songs and rhymes to support early language learning and cultural awareness.

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Reading Revolution Shared Reading

Shared reading group  brings people together through great literature to talk, laugh and share.

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.

24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Ōrewa

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

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a dog

Introducing our read to a dog programme! Read to a dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

03 Feb 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - West

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

22 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Hobsonville Hub

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