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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.

Transport 29 May 2017

Vector and Auckland Council to light Auckland Harbour Bridge

The Auckland Harbour Bridge will soon be covered in coloured lights as part of the multi-million dollar energy-efficiency partnership between Vector and Auckland Council.

Cycling 17 May 2017

Lake Road improvements

Auckland Transport is looking at ways to improve travel reliability for anyone who uses Lake Road between Devonport and Esmonde Road on the North Shore.

Events

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brain Charge for Seniors

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Birkenhead Library

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

08 Feb 2026 - 05 Apr 2026

Page to future

This programme is aimed at fostering connections and building understanding between different age...

16 Jan 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Let's sing

Join this friendly, no-audition singing group at Takapuna Library and enjoy music, connection, an...

21 Mar 2026

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Learn fun tricks and new skills and enjoy the ride.

21 Mar 2026

Culture Night

Come for a bite, stay for the performances, and soak up the atmosphere with friends, whānau, and...

21 Mar 2026

Discover Pupukemoana 2026

This event will give the community an opportunity to learn through experience and play.