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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.

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.

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...