Upper Harbour Local Board

28/05/2026

You are welcome to attend our upcoming open workshops:
🔸 Thursday 4 June
🔸 Thursday 11 June
🔸 Thursday 18 June

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

🔹 Business Meetings: Thursday 11 June and 25 June.

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

28/05/2026

Hoops are coming to Collins Park

You might remember the awesome deputation last year from Cameron, Deacon and Blake. We checked in with our Greenhithe community on where a basketball court could go, with Collins Park and Wainoni Park as the options.

After looking at all the feedback, we’ve landed on Collins Park, with the court set to go in next to the skatepark.

It’s a great spot with lots already happening and close to the school, making it easy for kids to get to and enjoy.

We know there are nearby homes, so as council staff work through the design, they’ll also be talking with neighbours to make sure it works well for everyone.

We’re now moving into the design and planning stage, and look forward to keeping the community updated as things progress.

Big thanks again to Cameron, Deacon and Blake for getting this idea off the ground!

Note: the photo is just indicative — not the final court design or layout. 🏀

24/05/2026

You’re welcome at our Business Meeting.

🔸Join us on Thursday 28 May at 9.30am in our local board office, ground floor, 6-8 Munroe Lane, Albany.

🔸You can attend in person or online via Microsoft Teams. To receive the online meeting link, please email [email protected]

ℹ The agenda will be available before the meeting on our website:
https://aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/

21/05/2026

Our latest e-news has landed.🎉

Winter planting is calling so grab a spade and get involved.

Join us for a community celebration and new playground opening at Unsworth Heights Meadowood Community Centre.

Check out our Community Conversations, and more…

👀 Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/bddbkkp3
📩 Get updates straight to your inbox: https://tinyurl.com/UHEnewsignup

21/05/2026

We’re pleased to support FREE CV Clinic and Interview Preparation workshops geared to our migrant communities.

You will receive practical support with CVs, cover letters, and interview techniques tailored to the New Zealand job market.

Open to Upper Harbour residents and spaces are limited.
ℹ Register here: https://tinyurl.com/y2mkky89

This initiative is funded through the Upper Harbour Ethnic Peoples Plan Community Action Fund. 🫶

14/05/2026

This winter, thousands of native trees and shrubs will be planted across Upper Harbour parks.

Huge thanks to our schools, community groups and volunteers for helping and caring for our local parks and wildlife. 🫶

More than 9,000 native plants will be planted at 21 local planting days during winter.

🤝 You can be part of it — find a planting day near you and read the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/3urz8vcr

Auckland Parks Auckland Biodiversity

12/05/2026

Have you ever seen Dragon Beard Candy being made, or wanted to try make it yourself?

This traditional Chinese sweet is stretched into thousands of fine strands, filled with peanuts, sesame seeds and coconut — and it’s just as fun to make it as it is to eat!

This free, hands‑on workshop is a great chance to try something new. Spots are limited, so don’t miss out.

This event is proudly funded through our Upper Harbour Ethnic Peoples Plan Community Action Fund.

👉 Check out the post below for details to register.

Free Dragon Beard Candy Workshop — limited spots!

Ever wanted to try making this delicate, hand-pulled candy? Upper Harbour locals — this one’s for you 👀

Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where you can watch, learn, make, and taste it yourself.

✔️ Completely free
✔️ Small group (30–40 people only)
✔️ No experience needed

📅 24 May 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Albany Community Hub (Albany House), 575A Albany Highway, Albany

This workshop is funded by the Upper Harbour Ethnic Peoples Plan Community Action Fund proudly supported the Upper Harbour Local Board

👉 Don’t miss out — scan the QR code to register now!

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

🎨 It’s on this weekend! 🎨

Art studios across Upper Harbour are opening their doors for a special creative weekend. Open Art Studios Upper Harbour is happening 9–10 May, offering a rare behind‑the‑scenes look at how art is made.

Discover 20 local artists across nine studios, meet the artists, enjoy live demonstrations, and explore creative spaces usually closed to the public.

Free entry, with original artworks available to purchase directly from the studios.

👉 Plan your visit: www.upperharbourarts.co.nz