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North Shore Ward News

Community 21 Oct 2015

Papakura volunteers celebrated

Volunteers and various community groups were officially congratulated and celebrated at the Papakura Local Board Volunteer Awards ceremony, held recently at Hawkins Theatre.

Cultural 21 Oct 2015

Nelson Street cycleway heralds sustainable transport future

The Nelson Street cycleway is set to become a must-see Auckland attraction for people to walk and cycle across when it opens later this year.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Growing healthy communities in Howick

School children in Howick will be enjoying freshly picked fruit for many years to come, thanks to Howick Local Board’s Healthy Howick Fruit Trees in Schools programme.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Helping west Auckland's homeless

Homelessness is a pressing issue in west Auckland.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Improving safety for Bryde's whales

Ports of Auckland’s efforts to make the shipping industry safer for the local Bryde’s whale population have had encouraging results.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Engaged communities at the heart of Waiheke

World-renowned activist Jim Diers recently visited Waiheke Island.

14-24 year olds 21 Oct 2015

Council Cadets get to know Waitematā Local Board

Did you know that Auckland Council runs a cadet programme?

Heritage 21 Oct 2015

Auckland Council's very own Lara Croft

Meet Laura... specialist archaeologist in the council's Heritage Team. This 24-year-old is an activist of sorts.

North Shore Ward Events

26 Jun 2025

Notes on Tāmaki: From Mozart to Matariki

The Kotuku Quintet returns to the stage this year with a programme based around a Mozart piano co...

26 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Taniwha

Join Mereana and her friends as they protect their neighbourhood from a mysterious threat in this...

26 Jun 2025 - 26 Jul 2025

Hairy Maclary's Greatest Hits

Join Auckland Philharmonia for Hairy Maclary’s Greatest Hits.

27 Mar 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Book Chat at Helensville Library

Grab your coffee and join us for a lively discussion on any book you've read!

27 Feb 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Leys Institute Little Library Book Chat

Fourth Thursday of every month except April.

27 Jun 2025

Celebrate Matariki with Oranga Community Centre

Celebrate Matariki at the Oranga Community Centre with free kai, performances, karaoke and more.

27 Jun 2025

Mānawatia a Matariki

Through waiata, haka and storytelling, tamariki express the importance of caring for Papatūānuku...

27 Jun 2025

Māoriland Film Festival Screening at Lake House Arts

This event reflects the themes of Matariki whakapapa, remembrance and renewal through the lens of...