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Environment 13 Jul 2017

Long grass on motorway verges helping keep dotterels safe

The NZ Transport Agency is deliberately letting the grass grow long on some verges along the Northern Motorway to help protect endangered dotterels in the area.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 11 Jul 2017

Stay safe around slips

The recent spate of soggy weather has led to several landslips across Auckland, from minor slips to large sections of cliff face that have given way.

Heritage 7 Jul 2017

Flashback: Devonport 100 years ago

This elegant village on the North Shore was established as a borough in 1886, and the early 1900s brought increased development and prosperity.

Arts 3 Jul 2017

Thanks for your feedback!

Consultation on Auckland Council’s 21 draft local board plans closed on Friday 30 June, and community feedback will now be taken into account before the plans are finalised.

Parks / Outdoors 3 Jul 2017

Work kicks off on Birkenhead skate park

A new skate park is under construction in Birkenhead’s War Memorial Park.

Arts 1 Jul 2017

Check out the Mairangi Arts Centre

Mairangi Arts Centre is a community facility dedicated to education and fostering growth in the visual arts on the North Shore.

Cycling 1 Jul 2017

Work kicks off on Northcote cycleway

Construction of Auckland Transport’s Northcote Safe Cycle Route is now underway.

Community 13 Jun 2017

Shore Junction youth hub takes shape

Work to transform the Takapuna RSA building into a youth innovation hub is underway.

Events

14 Feb 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Reading Revolution

Enjoy short stories and poetry with new friends from the library community.

25 Jul 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Drawing Creatively with Rachael Burke

Explore a variety of experimental drawing techniques and mediums that enhance creative spontaneit...

25 Jul 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Life Drawing with Rachael Burke (5 week blocks)

This experimental, spontaneous and engaging course allows you to explore the human form in all it...

25 Jul 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Thursday Ceramics with Susan Browne

Explore the wonderful world of ceramics in this beginner's/intermediate class.

25 Jul 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

04 Jul 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

North Shore Signers Club

Our meet-ups are designed to create community for people using New Zealand Sign Language.

06 Jun 2024 - 05 Sep 2024

Volunteer Welcome Day - with Kaipātiki Project

Have you ever wanted to volunteer with an environmental organisation?

13 Apr 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

Creative Spaces for Children

Learn, make and design using your skills and imagination.