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Plans / Projects 30 Nov 2021

Takapuna’s revitalized town centre complete and open for business

Takapuna is welcoming visitors and Christmas shoppers to its freshly revitalised town centre following the completion of the Hurstmere Road transformation project.

24 Nov 2021

Green light for next stage of Kauri Glen Reserve upgrade

A new raised boardwalk and three span glulam bridge is on the way in Kauri Glen Reserve.

18 Nov 2021

Alcohol Ban extended for Birkenhead Town Centre

Kaipātiki Local Board has approved an extension of the alcohol ban around the Birkenhead Town Centre to 24-hours seven days a week.

Community 27 Oct 2021

Northcote’s incoming community hub has a home

Northcote is one step closer to enjoying its new multi-purpose community hub. On 20 October,  Kaipātiki Local Board approved the preferred location for Northcote’s new multi-purpose community hub within the proposed new town centre.

18 Aug 2021

On track to keep Eskdale Reserve Network kauri safe

Dozens turn out for an event to mark the reopening of kauri safe tracks in the Eskdale Reserve Network.

Plans / Projects 13 Aug 2021

Hurstmere Road transformation enters last stage of construction

Auckland Council’s transformation of Takapuna’s main street is now entering its final stage of construction.

Playgrounds 12 Aug 2021

We upgraded it – and they came!

It’s been a busy couple of months across the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area, with several playground renewals completed in Bayswater, Devonport and Sunnynook.

Events

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - East Coast Bays

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Tai Chi - Birkenhead

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

16 Jan 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Let's sing

Join this friendly, no-audition singing group at Takapuna Library and enjoy music, connection, an...

20 Jun 2026

Winter Wonderland Roller Disco

Have a blast under our disco lights with fun music and winter wonderland decorations.

21 Feb 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Death Cafe

Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

21 Jun 2026

Clare Ward - A Place to Stand

Join us to celebrate the memoir of Clare Ward, A Place to Stand - her account of a career of 30 y...

21 Jun 2026

Grow your own microgreens workshop

Learn how to cultivate nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest.

22 Jun 2026

Glowworm | Titiwai Night Walk in Ōpuawānanga

Join us as we embark on a journey to discover the hidden jewels of nature and appreciate the inte...