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Community 20 Sep 2023

Board gifts club to shore youth hub

Young people on the North Shore will soon have more resources available to them in central Takapuna. 

Zero Waste 8 Sep 2023

A zero-waste future for North Shore communities

Auckland’s latest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) officially opens this Saturday in Wairau Valley.

Have your say 25 Aug 2023

Make SHORE we are on the right track

There’s still time to tell the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board what you think about their Draft local Board plan before consultation closes 14 August.

Have your say 11 Aug 2023

C’mon Kaipātiki, there’s still time to have your say

There’s still time to have your say on the Kaipātiki Local Board Draft plan before consultation closes on 14 August.

Community 20 Jul 2023

Local Board Plan priorities: what’s important for Kaipātiki?

Kaipātiki Local Board’s draft plan is now open for consultation, and they are calling on you to share your thoughts on their key priorities to make sure they are heading in the right direction

Community 20 Jul 2023

What are your priorities for the future of the North Shore?

Devonport-Takapuna Local board’s draft plan is now open for consultation, and they need your input on their key priorities to make sure they are on the right track.

Community 20 Jul 2023

Board makes bold move to build resilient communities on the shore

Two community activator roles have been developed by Devonport-Takapuna Local Board to help build resilient, connected communities across the North Shore and in under-serviced areas and communities.

Educational 18 Jul 2023

Devonport-Takapuna Local board makes tough call on Kauri Kids

Devonport-Takapuna Local board has decided against funding the Takapuna Kauri Kids ECE programme from its own operational budget now that regional funding for the programme has been discontinued.

Events

25 Sep 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam

Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...

11 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Terrific Tots

Join us as we tell captivating stories, sing songs, rhymes and dance in bubbles. 

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

27 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Join us for 30 minute sessions of rhymes, songs and bubbles every Thursday at 10am.

13 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Birkenhead Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?

13 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Korean / English Bilingual Rhymetime at Glenfield Library

Join us for music, stories and rhymes in this Korean / English bilingual Rhyme and Storytime.

14 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

English Conversation Group

Come along, practice speaking English, and make new friends! Everyone is welcome!

22 Sep 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

World of tiger worms

Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover how these tiny composting heroes turn...