Heart Of The Bays

10/06/2026

📱 Heads up, Tāmaki Makaurau! Don't be startled this Sunday evening - your phone is going to make some noise, and that's totally expected.

🗓️ This Sunday 14 June between 6–7pm, a nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) test will be sent to all capable mobile phones across Aotearoa. You'll hear that distinctive emergency tone - but rest assured it's just a test by NZ Civil Defence.

This testing allows our National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to evaluate the system, cell tower performance, and the ability for mobile phones to receive the alert.

🚨 So what does this mean for you? If you have a capable mobile phone across the Auckland region, your device will ring the distinctive emergency tone between these times.

If the alert sound affects your mental health or wellbeing, we recommend turning off any devices with a SIM connection between 6-7pm on Sunday 14 June, or putting them into flight mode.

👉 Head to OurAuckland to find out more, and how you can use the test as a time to talk to whānau and friends about emergency preparedness: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/nationwide-emergency-mobile-alert-test-taking-place-sunday-14-june/

05/06/2026

Todays produce thanks to New World Browns Bay for the Browns Bay Taiaotea Pātaka Kai Community Food Pantry, including 🥔 potato🍠 kumara 🍋 lemon

Some handy tips for sharing ♻♻♻:
Food only please - no books, cosmetics etc
Tinned and packaged food in date welcomed 🥫🥫🥫🥫
No cooked food 🍲
Please take as well as donate 😀



Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te hapori - working together for the health and wellbeing of the community.

With Browns Bay Presbyterian Church Heart Of The Bays East Coast Bays Leisure Centre East Coast Bays Community Creche East Coast Bays Library Bays Youth Voice Neighbourhood Support North Shore Citizens Advice Browns Bay

Supported by Hibiscus And Bays Local Board Auckland CouncilWaste Solutions Getting to Zero Love Food Hate Waste - New Zealand

05/06/2026

Trees are an important part of the identity of Tāmaki Makaurau and its natural heritage.

04/06/2026

Take a moment to do a quick check. Food safety risks aren’t always visible.

02/06/2026

📢 ISSUE 49 OUT NOW! 📢

Copies available at local branches of New World, Countdown and Pak'nSave Albany or read it online at www.shorelines.co.nz

01/06/2026

27/05/2026

Just have been dropped off! French loaves, ciabatta to the Pataka Kai at Browns Bay Presbyterian Church in Anzac Road, Browns Bay. Packed yesterday and best before 28 May

21/05/2026

Community conversations matter, especially when they involve places, traditions and environments that people care deeply about.

This upcoming public information meeting provides an opportunity for communities to better understand the proposed inter-tidal shellfish consultation process, hear different perspectives, ask questions and contribute respectfully to important conversations about our shared coastline and future.

As our communities continue growing and diversifying, spaces for informed discussion, listening and community participation become increasingly important.

Strong communities are built not only through shared places, but through our willingness to listen, engage and work through complex issues together.

📍 Sunday 24 May | Sir Peter Blake MERC, Long Bay

09/12/2025

✨ Reminder! The Twilight Christmas Market at Rothesay Bay Hall is on TONIGHT! ✨

Pop down this evening to enjoy a relaxed and festive market with wonderful stalls, tasty treats, and great community vibes.

Enjoy the night! 🌙🛍️✨