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North Shore Ward

North Shore Ward News

Community 8 Feb 2024

North Shore youth get a seat at the democratic table

North Shore youth are about to have a voice in local democracy thanks to a new initiative by Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Community 1 Feb 2024

Mental health takes the front seat in Takapuna

A new seat installed by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board in Takapuna’s Waiwharariki Anzac Square is helping people to talk about their mental health.

Community 30 Jan 2024

Mural celebrates Sunnynook community a year after floods

A celebratory new public mural at the Woolworths Sunnynook in Wairau Valley has now been completed to commemorate the floods that devastated the area in early 2023.

Playgrounds 30 Nov 2023

Allenby Reserve upgrade underway

North Shore families can look forward to a safer, more accessible play space at Narrow Neck’s Allenby Reserve this summer.

Community 30 Nov 2023

Accessible play comes to Takapuna this summer

A new level of accessible play is coming to the Gould Reserve Playground at Takapuna Beach this summer with the official opening of some exciting upgrades to the popular play space on 16 December.

Development 27 Nov 2023

Tuff Crater upgrades complete

Kaipātiki’s walkers, cyclists and nature lovers can now enjoy one of the north shore’s most unique natural features.

Community 15 Nov 2023

Board adopts plan for future of the shore

The environment and water quality in the Devonport-Takapuna area are two major focus points in the local board’s plan for the next three years.

Plans / Projects 15 Nov 2023

Kaipātiki plan now in place

The 2023 Kaipātiki Local Board Plan has now been formally adopted, providing an essential road map for the board’s decision-making over the next three years.  

North Shore Ward Events

28 Feb 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Tai Chi at Birkenhead Library

Join us for Tai Chi classes every Friday!

01 Feb 2025 - 03 May 2025

Eskdale Regeneration Saturdays with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience!

04 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

Play Our Preludes

These are free concerts for all the family to have fun celebrating the 25th anniversary of NZ Mus...

02 Mar 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Death Cafe at Birkenhead Library

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

03 Mar 2025 - 01 Dec 2025

Blind Date (Blind Low Vision Support Group)

If you or a loved one are blind or have low vision, and you are looking to connect with others on...

04 Mar 2025 - 02 Dec 2025

Korean Book Chat

Discuss the books you have been reading lately with a group of like-minded readers and discover n...

04 Feb 2025 - 03 Jun 2025

Witheford Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

We need your help to regenerate and protect parts of this amazing reserve.

05 Apr 2025 - 07 May 2025

Harvest & feast: Microgreens & salad growing workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.