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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.

Environment 30 Jun 2023

Kaipātiki  Local Board gives $400,000 to make kauri tracks more accessible

More than $400,000 has been allocated toward Kauri dieback track upgrades in Birkenhead War Memorial Park to improve accessibility within the park while preserving precious local kauri forest, thanks to Kaipātiki Local Board.

Community 30 Jun 2023

Takapuna one step closer to new low-cost community hub

Plans to develop a combined library and community hub in Takapuna at minimal cost to rate payers have made a big step forward with the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board’s decision to sell one of its underperforming properties to help fund the project.

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...