Hero image

Local

News

Plans / Projects 6 Oct 2017

$1billion North Shore water quality and system improvements

Our growing focus is on improving water quality for all Aucklanders – both now and in future

Whanau friendly 4 Oct 2017

Birkdale’s time to shine

The finish line for delivering on our community’s vision for a combined campus of community facilities in the heart of Birkdale is now in sight.

Environment 18 Jul 2017

Devonport leads pest-free campaign

The Pest-Free 2050 goal sees Devonport leading the way by tackling a rat problem along the peninsula.

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.

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 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

02 May 2026

Origins

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

04 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2026

Deep Mapping: how painting can tell stories of the soul of Place by Janet Mazenier

This exhibition will comprehensively exhibit work from the last three years of Janet Maxenier's P...

13 Sep 2025 - 01 Sep 2026

The Kōrero Corner

Takapuna Library warmly invites you to a space that supports your te reo Māori journey.

03 May 2026

Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library

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

03 May 2026

Star Wars cardboard battle

May the 4th be with you! OK, OK, it's actually on the 3rd, but that's no biggie. Use cardboard to...

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

Learn the magical art of Kintsugi with artist Ema Frost.

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.