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Mental health takes the front seat in Takapuna
A new seat installed by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board in Takapuna’s Waiwharariki Anzac Square is helping people to talk about their mental health.
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Mural celebrates Sunnynook community a year after floods
A celebratory new public mural at the Woolworths Sunnynook in Wairau Valley has now been completed to commemorate the floods that devastated the area in early 2023.
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Allenby Reserve upgrade underway
North Shore families can look forward to a safer, more accessible play space at Narrow Neck’s Allenby Reserve this summer.
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Accessible play comes to Takapuna this summer
A new level of accessible play is coming to the Gould Reserve Playground at Takapuna Beach this summer with the official opening of some exciting upgrades to the popular play space on 16 December.
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Tuff Crater upgrades complete
Kaipātiki’s walkers, cyclists and nature lovers can now enjoy one of the north shore’s most unique natural features.
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Board adopts plan for future of the shore
The environment and water quality in the Devonport-Takapuna area are two major focus points in the local board’s plan for the next three years.
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Kaipātiki plan now in place
The 2023 Kaipātiki Local Board Plan has now been formally adopted, providing an essential road map for the board’s decision-making over the next three years.
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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.
Events
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Matariki Tree Planting
Come together as a community to honour traditional Māori practices and contribute to a greener en...
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Getting Crafty with Books
A mix of colouring, word finds, crosswords, and craft activities to make and take home. Designe...
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Book Club
Discuss the selected book of the month and share what else you’ve been enjoying reading in our wa...
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Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library
Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.
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Composting Workshops - August
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!
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Blind Date - Birkenhead Library
A friendly meet up for anyone on their blind/low vision journey to connect with others and share...
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Money Talks - Birkenhead Library
Join us for a free 2 hour workshop and learn the basics of budgeting.
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