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2 Mar 2018

Firefighting foam contamination issues

Testing at the NZ Defence Force naval base sites at Devonport has returned positive contamination results for the historic use of a specialist firefighting foam.

1 Mar 2018

Birkenhead slip - What you need to know

Auckland Council is leading extensive engineering works at the Rawene Road car park in Birkenhead where two slips have recently taken place. Here are the key things you need to know.

Community 15 Feb 2018

Takarunga / Mt Victoria summit vehicle-free from March

The summit of Takarunga / Mt Victoria will be permanently closed to all private motor vehicles from 1 March.

Transport 16 Jan 2018

Electric rideshare trial launching in Devonport

An on-demand electric vehicle to take customers to and from the Devonport Ferry Terminal and their destination.

Community 1 Dec 2017

What I love about . . . Centennial Park

OurAuckland talks to Richard Hursthouse, who chairs Forest and Bird, North Shore and the Centennial Park Bush Society.

Sports / Leisure 17 Nov 2017

Revamped Birkenhead skate park now open

An improved skate park is open for use at Birkenhead War Memorial Park.

Environment 16 Nov 2017

Join us in creating a pest-free Kaipātiki

Pest Free Kaipātiki is stepping up the war on weeds and predators and wants your help to defend our native bush and bird species.

Waste 6 Nov 2017

Auckland Council wheels out new rubbish bin service

Waitākere, North Shore and Papakura residents are the first to be offered a new Auckland Council rubbish service that will pave the way for a blueprint rubbish collection across the region.

Events

23 Aug 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

Where We Meet: Four Artists, Four Poets, Four Collaborations

An exhibition revealing the surprising spaces where poetry and visual art meet.

24 Aug 2026

Takapuna Library Book Quiz Night

Match wits with quizmasters Anita and James as you compete for the prestigious Golden Bookend!

25 Aug 2026

Managing your family tree

Upskill your knowledge in this free workshop presented by NZ Society of Genealogists.

30 Aug 2026

Learn how to grow your own microgreens

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest.

06 Sep 2026

North Shore Marathon

Come along and join North Shore's best running event!

07 Sep 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Flute & Strings

Principal Flute Melanie Lançon has put together a delicious programme of works that show the virt...

07 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2026

Zine workshop – Finding your voice

Celebrate Adult Learners' Week by creating your own zine in this fun, hands-on workshop.

17 Nov 2026

Dara O Briain Re: Creation

Guaranteed to be a very, very funny night!