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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

The importance of local funding for community groups in Ōtara-Papatoetoe

A small but talented group has reinforced how important Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board funding is for the area’s diverse community groups.

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.

Community 19 Jul 2023

Howick Local Board Plan consultation open

It’s more important than ever that residents speak up and let Howick Local Board know if the three-year plan, just released for consultation, is right for their community.

Community 19 Jul 2023

First Seniors Mini Expo for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board a success

Funded by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board as part of its Age Friendly Plan, the Seniors Mini Expo brought together a range of services tailored for the senior community.

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.

Youth / Rangatahi 18 Jul 2023

Plan to shape Pukekohe endorsed

The Unlock Pukekohe masterplan to guide development in the town has been endorsed by Franklin Local Board.

Community 17 Jul 2023

Celebrating a TREE-mendous number of new trees in Howick

As of the month of June, 94 trees have successfully been planted this year as part of the Howick Local Board and the Council's continuous commitment to enhance the local environment.

Events

05 Sep 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

Singing Workshop

Learn and brush up essential singing techniques and improve your sound, both as a chorister and a...

06 Sep 2026

Learn to draw elegant orchids

You’ll explore simple yet powerful nature journaling prompts and learn accessible techniques for...

06 Sep 2026

North Shore Marathon

Come along and join North Shore's best running event!

07 Sep 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Flute & Strings

Principal Flute Melanie Lançon has put together a delicious programme of works that show the virt...

11 Sep 2026

Texture and Tactility

This workshop encourages an intuitive approach to working with clay and its natural movement.

12 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Make a teapot

Join this two-day teapot workshop! Make and fire up to two teapots.

15 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Māori Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

16 Sep 2026

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Kapa Haka performance

A special performance by Pukekohe Intermediate's Kapa Haka group to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Mā...