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5 Mar 2021

Kaipātiki residents asked for views on targeted rate

Kaipātiki Local Board asks if locals want it to consider a target rate to fund local projects in the future.

2 Mar 2021

Call for North Shore residents to make their voices heard

North Shore residents are urged to help shape the future of their communities by having their say on Auckland Council’s proposed 10-year Budget - now open for public feedback.

Transport 4 Feb 2021

Te Onewa Northcote Point wharf re-opened and dual-named

Northcote Point wharf has reopened after a blessing this morning and services have re-started after a two-year closure.

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.

Events

27 Jun 2026

Papa Ki Awataha Planting Day

Together we’ll enhance this important urban ecosystem by planting native species along the stream...

27 Jun 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

Raranga Exhibition

Lake House Arts will present Hei Āpōpō (‘see you tomorrow’) as the flagship exhibition of our Mat...

01 Jul 2026 - 05 Aug 2026

Chats for carers

Dementia carers in our community - join us for a cuppa, a chat and catch up.

04 Mar 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Wednesday Book Chat

Share your thoughts, discover new titles, and connect with fellow book enthusiasts.

02 Jul 2026

Author Talk with Maria Gill

For readers who love secrets, danger and spy missions!

02 Jul 2026

The Sandman

As part of our Matariki celebrations, enjoy a captivating live sand art performance by Marcus Win...

02 Jul 2026

Women of a certain age - Writing by their own rules

Join authors Kirsten Mckenzie, Pat Backley, Nikki Perry and Kirsty Roby as they discuss writing l...

04 Jul 2026

Opening of Tatty Naff

Join us for an exhibition transforming the gallery into a 1970s inspired whare.