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Board supports slip fix
Kaipātiki locals are getting knowledge and resources to safely help the area recover from slip damage thanks to workshops and resources developed by Pest Free Kaipātiki (PFK) with support from the local board.
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Board approves next step in Northcote rejuvenation
Kaipātiki is another step closer to gaining a new multi-purpose community hub in the heart of Northcote thanks to a recent decision by the local board.
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Walk this way to Patuone Walkway
North Shore walkers and cyclists can now experience one of the area’s most unique natural environments as they travel the newly upgraded $2.6 million Patuone Reserve Walkway
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Te Reo Māori names tell tales of Kaipātiki
Nine parks and one outdoor classroom in Northcote will now carry te reo Māori names that reflect the area’s natural environment and cultural history.
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Cats add to Māui dolphin's plight
Everyone knows cats are a threat to birds, but they are also a problem for Māui dolphins.
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Get squared away for the holidays in Takapuna
Takapuna’s newly revitalised Waiwharariki Anzac Square is about to come alive with a range of play activities for kids funded by the Devonport-Takapuna local board
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Board gifts club to shore youth hub
Young people on the North Shore will soon have more resources available to them in central Takapuna.
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Birken-heading into the past
Keen to take a walk into Birkenhead’s past? A collaboration between the local community and Kaipātiki Local Board is bringing the history of the area alive.
Events
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Drawing, Cartooning and Animation with Leo Alonso
In this fun class, students will explore cartooning, animation, sketching and drawing techniques.
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Advanced Illustration Techniques for Teens with Leo Alonso
Give them the gestures and expressions that make you believe they have personality, think and hav...
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Clay Modelling with Susan Browne
Learn the techniques of hand-building and sculpting with clay.
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Wriggle & Rhyme - Takapuna Library
Music and movement classes for pēpi aged 0-18 months.
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Shore Knitters
Work on your own projects or learn to knit in this friendly weekly group. Children are welcome af...
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Grow Your Own Food Workshops
Join permaculture expert Ben Zhang to learn the best methods for growing your own kai this Winter...
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Sketch & Play with Watercolour with Michelle Male (6 week course)
Come and join this exciting class with an exciting medium - watercolour.
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Ceramic Sculpture with Susan Browne
A class for the more experienced practitioner who wants to hone skills and develop further.