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An even better Catalina Bay is on its way

Early in the new year, you might notice a few changes afoot at Catalina Bay. Work will begin on an eighteen month programme of work to transform the a..

Catalina Bay traffic route update

From 20 October 2024, the Auckland Transport buses servicing Catalina Bay, and public traffic will begin to follow the one-way loop route, passing through Catalina Bay from Hudson ..

Closure of the Seaplane Ramp

We are closing public access to the seaplane ramp at Catalina Bay because it is no longer safe to use. Below you'll find answers to some of the more frequently asked questions abou..

Playgrounds, parks and Portuguese tarts

Ryan and Laura have opted for quality and proximity to great amenities over size in choosing the perfect first home for their young family at Hobsonvi..

Te Uru terraces take home 2023 Architectural Design Awards

Hobsonville Point’s Te Uru terraces take out the Supreme Award at the 2023 National Resene Architectural Design Awards.Te Uru “walk up” terraces..

Apartments loosening the leash on dog ownership

Furry friends are welcome in Hobsonville Point apartments. Apartment developers in Hobsonville Point are giving dogs the ‘paws up’ and now op..

Art for everyone

Check out Hobsonville Point’s free Didsbury Art Trail for some of the best outdoor art in Aotearoa.Did you know Hobsonville Point has some of the best outdoor art in Aotearoa, th..

Squadron Coffee: filtering the best caffeine through a great community

The bright yellow ‘Squadron Coffee’ van near the Hobsonville Point Informati..

Catalina Bay is about to get even better

Catalina Bay is about to get even better, with the addition of a brand new Marine Recreation Centre and Jetty! Construction is about to get underway f..

Cheesy delights at Catalina Bay Farmers Market

Creamy, crumbly, hard or delectably odorous: we’re talking cheese. Specifically, hand-made, small-batch cheeses, made in Aotearoa. At The Artisan Hu..

Great food, good friends and all that jazz down at Catalina Bay

Hobsonville Point really got into the ‘swing’ of summer recently, with a fab..

Meet Alex, our new Info Centre manager

We’re really excited to introduce Alex Nilsson Skog to the Hobsonville Point community and beyond. Alex recently came on board as our new Informatio..

Students introduced to the world of urban planning and housing

On the 15th of June, Kāinga Ora kicked off its first ever Future Squad – Waka..

Bus stop changes at Catalina Bay

A friendly heads up for local commuters - from Sunday 8th May 2022 Auckland Transport buses servicing Catalina Bay will be in a new location at the end of Launch Road. This tempora..

Catalina Bay precinct update: Little Creatures reopens and work commences at Catalina Bay apartments

We’re thrilled that Little Creatures w..

A groundbreaking community development partnership comes to a close, farewell AVJennings

Back in 2007 the groundwork at Hobsonville Point began with a pioneering and hug..

Stage 3 on the way at Catalina Bay!

Catalina Bay at Hobsonville Point is fast evolving into a world-class waterfront precinct. With upgraded walkways and paving, outdoor seating and attractive planting, it will conne..

Increases to ferry and bus services at Hobsonville Point

AT recently announced an increase in ferry and bus services at Catalina Bay. This is great news for the Hobsonville Point community! In addition to we..

HPRS Mid-Winter Glow in the Dark Silent Disco

Following on from the hugely successful Winterfest On The Point events of 2019 and 2020, the Hobsonville Point Residents Society decided to do somethi..

Groundwork construction at Catalina Bay well underway

Since Auckland moved into Alert Level 3 in mid August 2021, construction on critical groundworks at Catalina Bay have recommenced gradually with great..

Stress-busting wins: Hobsonville Point Secondary School

The 2020 Kaiārahi (head students) with their 2021 replacements, pictured in December 2021Although Hobsonville Point Secondary School’s Principal Ma..

Bees at HPSS

Written by Jia Sharma and Zion StantonHobsonville Point Secondary School welcomes some new fuzzy, buzzy friends. Last week, our first ever beehive arrived at Hobsonville Point Seco..

Sub-tropical oasis

Kitty and Steve Coates used to travel across town from where they lived in Bucklands Beach to visit the farmers’ market and walk their dog Miley at Hobsonville Point.They liked w..

Golfers’ garden

Sara and Anil (Jazz) Jasmat are both mad-keen golfers, with 4.4 and 6 handicaps, respectively. From their point of view, it made perfect sense to get their clubs out when it came t..

Happier days at Hobsonville Point Primary School

Orson Waldock, a senior urban designer with a landscape architecture background, helps the children with their designKathy Hunter catches up with the ..

Urban designer’s retreat

Orson Waldock is an urban designer at Kāinga Ora with a 20-year background in landscape architecture, designing large public open spaces. But at Hobsonville Point, he’s worked ..

The history of the Didsbury Art Trail

The Didsbury Art Trail at Hobsonville Point is a new sculpture walk. It includes restored historic buildings and meanders through coastlines, parks an..

Here’s to a decade

Philipp Meier’s Te Kanohi O Te Manu Corten steel slide-sculpture at Harrier Point“Ka mua, ka muri”. The Māori proverb that means “walking backwards into the future” has ..

Making a difference: Hobsonville Point Secondary School

Written by Hobsonville Point Secondary School students Jia Sharma and Zion Stanton.Photos supplied by Hobsonville Point Secondary School for use in th..

What's in a Name: Ian Morrison Road

RNZAF No. 1 Islands Group officers. L-R: Squadron Leader JHJ Stevenson, Senior Administration Officer, Air Commodore S Wallingford, Air Officer Commanding and Wing Commander I Morr..

Point on a Plate: Fabric Café

Fabric Café and Bistro is no stranger to most Hobsonville Point locals, and it’s the first foodie contact for visitors stepping off the ferry. This is a historic building, where..

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