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Development 22 Jan 2021

Toka Puia - more than a new car park building

With the recent opening of Toka Puia car park in Takapuna, shoppers, residents and businesses have embraced the new facility with enthusiasm over the holiday period.

Community 11 Jan 2021

Nominations open for Upper Harbour Volunteer Recognition Awards

Do you know someone who has volunteered their time to deliver something special and worthy of recognition in the Upper Harbour Local Board area?

Development 11 Dec 2020

Hurstmere Road enhancements take a summer break

Construction teams have packed up tools and cleared away the cones as the Hurstmere Road enhancement project takes a pause to make way for the busy summer period.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Dec 2020

Pair share path for new voices

Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole are among the 12 percent of the country's elected members under 40. Before last year's elections that number was just 6 percent.

Development 2 Dec 2020

Ceremony marks the completion of Toka Puia car park in Takapuna

The new car park, on the corner of Huron, Northcroft and Auburn streets, is now complete and will open its doors to Takapuna locals and visitors from Thursday 3 December 2020.

Environment 29 Oct 2020

Bayview’s Lynn Reserve reopens

After more than 12 months of emergency works to repair a damaged stormwater pipe, Lynn Reserve in Bayview on Auckland's North Shore is reopening to the public.

Sports / Leisure 28 Oct 2020

Explore the upper Waitematā Harbour by paddle board and kayak

A free guide catering to beginners and experienced paddle boarders and kayakers has been released by Upper Harbour Local Board.

Events

02 May 2026

A family history discovery talk

Join us for a free discovery talk presented by Garry Phillips from New Zealand Society of Genealo...

02 May 2026

Coastal clean-up walk

We’ll pick up rubbish, learn about the rocky coast and explore the rockpools.

02 May 2026

Origins

A stunning array of music exploring how composers transform feelings and stories into sound.

03 May 2026

Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library

This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.

03 May 2026

Swap Shop 2026: Kids, teens and adults edit

It is time to swap until you drop. Refresh the whole whānau wardrobe, as this year the whole hous...

03 May 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Kintsugi workshops

After several sold out workshops around NZ, Ema is bringing back more Kintsugi workshops for all...

12 Apr 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Book Club

Discuss the book club selection of the month and share what else you’ve been enjoying reading.

20 Apr 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Rhymetime

Smile as you enjoy music, movement, stories and fun!