Hibiscus And Bays Local Board

14/05/2026

Sun, smiles and good times at the beach. 🌞

Thanks to everyone who’s shared feedback on the Manly Park playground so far. There’s still time to have your say before it closes on 25 May.

Did you know there’s a children’s form as well as an adult form?
ℹ Check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/59j7n8tx

10/05/2026

Expressions of interest now open for Auckland Heritage Festival 2026.
Interested in hosting an event? EOIs close 24 May, 5pm – apply now!

This submission form will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. You can click save and come back to your submission later, so long as you use the same computer/device.

07/05/2026

Looking for some time to work on your art? Drop into this Monday morning session and bring along your own project and supplies.

It’s a relaxed, social way to create alongside others at East Coast Bays Library.

Everyone’s welcome; whether you’re just giving it a go or have been making art for years.

👉 See the event details for more information: https://tinyurl.com/tde4362t

East Coast Bays Library

06/05/2026

We’re excited to support Read to a Dog at Whangaparāoa Library.

Reading to a friendly therapy dog can feel much easier than reading out loud to people, and the dogs are great listeners.

Perfect for kids aged 5+, reluctant readers and teens who’d enjoy a calm break.

Sessions (15‑minute bookings):
Sive – Tuesdays, 3.30–4.30pm
Tipsie – Wednesdays, 10–11am

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2x8k8mps

Whangaparāoa Library

30/04/2026

You are welcome to attend our upcoming open workshops:
🔸 Tuesday 5 May
🔸 Tuesday 12 May
🔸 Tuesday 19 May

Join us in-person or via MS Teams. For the details and the online link, email: email [email protected]

🔹 Business Meeting: Tuesday 26 May

ℹ Meeting agendas and workshop programmes will be available on our website at https://aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/

28/04/2026

We’re working on a regional skatepark plan for Auckland and would love your input.

How do you use skateparks, and what could be improved?

Your feedback will help shape future skate spaces 🛹

👉 More info and have your say: https://tinyurl.com/54xbpk6d

28/04/2026

Remember when kids played out on the street till dinner time? 😊

Play Streets are rolling out across Auckland — bringing bikes, chalk, games and neighbourly catch-ups back to your street.

Free, easy to set up, and a great way to connect your neighbourhood. 🏃🏃‍♀️

Keen to give it a go? Sign up here 👇
https://tinyurl.com/3pez5h92

24/04/2026

Great news! Our new in-ground inclusive spinner is now installed and ready for everyone to enjoy at Browns Bay Beach playground.

The wheelchair-accessible spinner sits at ground level, making it easy to hop on, with plenty of space for kids to play together.

Even better — this was our community’s top choice, receiving the most votes when we asked for your favourite piece.

We funded this project through a small grant made possible by the Browns Bay Sunday Market run by Coastguard North Shore.

While most of the market proceeds support the Coastguard’s vital work, a portion goes into a local fund that helps deliver projects like this for our community.

Thanks to everyone who supports the market — you’ve helped bring this to life. 🫶

Coastguard North Shore Browns Bay Sunday Market Auckland Parks

23/04/2026

As another round of forecast rain and possible thunderstorms (see our pinned post) hits our region, here’s a timely reminder that landslides can happen with little warning. So stay alert and look out for the warning signs.

And while we’ve had a few clear days for that last deluge to soak away, soil moisture across the region remains high and our waterways are also running a little higher than normal.

If you see any of the following signs of a landslide, act quickly:

📍Small slips, rock falls, and sinking land, at the top or bottom of slopes.
📍Sticking doors and window frames, which may mean the land is slowly moving under the building.
📍Gaps where window frames are not fitting properly.
📍Steps, decks, and verandas, moving or tilting away from the rest of the building.
📍New cracks or bulges on the ground, road, footpath, retaining walls and other hard surfaces.
📍Tilting trees, retaining walls, or fences.

Get out of the path of the landslide quickly. Evacuate if the building you are in is in danger and phone 111.

Find out more about what to do before, during and after a landslide at getready.govt.nz/landslides

And if you’re keen to know more about landslide risk in Tāmaki Makaurau, head over to OurAuckland for a read of this: http://bit.ly/4sLNXGV

Stay safe everyone.

23/04/2026

Update 3:00pm | This Watch and Warning have been lifted.
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Update 9.31am Friday 24 April | Heavy Rain Warning and Heavy Rain Watch

Kia ora Auckland, MetService New Zealand has cancelled the Heavy Rain Warning for Aotea Great Barrier Island. The remaining Watch and Warning are still in effect.

Heavy Rain Watch - Yellow
Areas of Auckland north of Papakura not covered by the below Warnings.
🕒 From 7am Friday 24 April to 1pm Friday 24 April (6 hours).

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
Eastern Auckland north of Whangaparāoa
🕒 From 11pm Thursday 23 April to 3pm Friday 24 April (16 hours).

Stay updated on the latest conditions: https://www.metservice.com/

23/04/2026

We are proud to help locals bring streams back to life.

They plant natives, clear weeds and keep backyard streams clear as they flow into the Hauraki Gulf.

Native planting helps stabilise river banks, creates homes for birds, insects and fish, and keeps the streams more resilient to heavy rain.

ℹ Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/3yrpjdky