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Community 27 Oct 2023

Board comes to the party with community grants

More than $95,000 is going toward events, sports, arts environmental initiatives and community groups in the Devonport-Takapuna area following decisions by the local board in its latest grants round.

Community 25 Oct 2023

Board supports slip fix

Kaipātiki locals are getting knowledge and resources to safely help the area recover from slip damage thanks to workshops and resources developed by Pest Free Kaipātiki (PFK) with support from the local board.

Development 20 Oct 2023

Board approves next step in Northcote rejuvenation

Kaipātiki is another step closer to gaining a new multi-purpose community hub in the heart of Northcote thanks to a recent decision by the local board.

Development 2 Oct 2023

Walk this way to Patuone Walkway

North Shore walkers and cyclists can now experience one of the area’s most unique natural environments as they travel the newly upgraded $2.6 million Patuone Reserve Walkway

Community 29 Sep 2023

Te Reo Māori names tell tales of Kaipātiki

Nine parks and one outdoor classroom in Northcote will now carry te reo Māori names that reflect the area’s natural environment and cultural history.

Community 27 Sep 2023

Get squared away for the holidays in Takapuna

Takapuna’s newly revitalised Waiwharariki Anzac Square is about to come alive with a range of play activities for kids funded by the Devonport-Takapuna local board

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.

Events

16 Aug 2026

Love your Leftovers workshop: Zesty citrus session

Get tips and tricks for what to do with leftover citrus, including zesty sprinkle and orange peel...

16 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2026

New Zealand Children's Book Week

Join Takapuna Library in celebrating the first New Zealand Children's Book Week!

16 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Author talk: Susanna Burton-Thompson

Hear from award-winning photojournalist Susanna Burton-Thomson's rich life of unexpected opportun...

18 Aug 2026

Family history workshop

Celebrate Family History Month and upskill your knowledge in this free workshop presented by NZ S...

21 Aug 2026

Junk Journal Evening

Join us at Birkenhead Library for a cosy evening of journalling.

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - East Coast Bays

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.

22 Aug 2026

Kiri and Lou in Concert

Award-winning animated children’s series, Kiri and Lou, follows the adventures of Kiri, a feisty...

23 Aug 2026

Child advocacy and rights - A lecture in Japanese

Let’s explore the importance of children expressing their feelings and how adults should respond...