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Community 23 Sep 2016

Students make their picks for Auckland's leaders

Who will the kids vote for?

Community 19 Sep 2016

$144,000 boost for Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Grants have been approved to assist 36 community groups deliver local projects and events in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Plans / Projects 15 Sep 2016

Torbay Plaza is getting a facelift

Visitors to Torbay Plaza will soon be able to enjoy a safer, more pedestrian-friendly and attractive centre.

Plans / Projects 15 Aug 2016

Green light for Albany projects

Following consideration of 534 local submissions to the annual plan, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board is carrying out a variety of initiatives that will have direct community benefits.

Community 21 Jul 2016

Nautilus repairs impact Orewa Library and car park

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board have agreed subject to certain conditions to grant landowner approval and a license to occupy part of the Orewa Library car park for repairs to the Nautilus building.

Beaches 22 Jun 2016

Greenlight for Ōrewa seawall design

Auckland Council is going to seek consent to build a permanent seawall at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach.

Community 2 Jun 2016

Riding bringing smiles to faces

Learn how a community grant has helped one organisation improve community well being.

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.

Events

29 Aug 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

General Election information sessions and mobile enrolment

Join the Electoral Commission to learn about the 2026 General Election.

19 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Term 3 Art Programme

Discover your creativity this Term 3 at Mairangi Arts Centre!

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.

07 Sep 2026

Chip Packet Project working bee

Help us recycle old chip packets into emergency blankets for vulnerable communities.

07 Sep 2026

Hand sewing for beginners: Pincushion

Learn a basic hand sewing stitch and create your own pincushion!

07 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Adult Learners' Week at Auckland Council Libraries

Join us in celebrating adult learning with an exciting range of free events, workshops, and activ...

07 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Dying Matters Week at Auckland Council Libraries

Connecting people across Aotearoa to start conversations in a safe space.

20 Jul 2026 - 21 Sep 2026

Japanese Storytime - Albany

Join us and enjoy stories together in a relaxed and friendly environment.