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Environment 3 Mar 2016

Hillcrest Creek widened to prevent flooding

Work is underway to widen Hillcrest Creek and reduce the flooding risk to over 100 properties in the Hillcrest area.

Rates 3 Mar 2016

Review into North Shore firm's rates complete

An Auckland Council review into commercial operations on Defence land in Devonport has resulted in an increase of $310,000 in rates to be collected this financial year.

Transport 2 Feb 2016

Double-deckers coming to harbour bridge and North Shore

Bus passengers who travel across the harbour bridge will soon be riding in style. Auckland Transport and its operator Ritchies Transport are introducing another 15 double-deckers to the popular Northern Express service.

Arts 26 Jan 2016

On the passing of Barry Brickell

Auckland Council pays tribute to renowned potter, artist, environmentalist and craftsman Barry Brickell whose work features in many public collections, including the council’s.

Beaches 20 Jan 2016

Takapuna's laneway to development

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Chair Joseph Bergin says the board has a clear message from the community about the revitalisation of the Takapuna town centre: “Just get on and do it.”

Community 19 Jan 2016

New tenants for Devonport Wharf

A group of local technology entrepreneurs will be occupying the south end offices of Devonport Wharf.

Housing 15 Jan 2016

Northcote an 'under-rated jewel'

Northcote town centre has been selected as one of 19 development locations.

Community 11 Jan 2016

Kaipātiki youth project gets green light

Kaipātiki youth will soon have a smart new safe place to meet, network and socialise thanks to Kaipātiki Local Board.

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.

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...

07 Mar 2026

Family Day Out

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

07 Mar 2026

Guided Walk through Te Ara Awataha

Join us for a relaxed, story-rich walk along Te Ara Awataha, guided by our ecologist who has been...

07 Mar 2026

International Women's Day Celebration

Join us as we celebrate Soroptimist International North Shore’s internationally recognised “Sewin...

13 Sep 2025 - 01 Sep 2026

The Kōrero Corner

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