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Heritage 23 Jan 2025

Historic gem gets love from local board

A fascinating piece of Aotearoa’s WWII history will be given new life this year thanks to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Community 23 Jan 2025

Kennedy Park Stairs to reopen

Auckland beach lovers, dog walkers and fitness fans will once again be able to use the popular Kennedy Park stairs in Castor Bay in time for next summer thanks to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Elections 17 Jan 2025

Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?

Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?

Waste 16 Jan 2025

Standardising rubbish collections

Aucklanders on the North Shore will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from 3 March 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 28 Nov 2024

Kaipātiki board approves emergency plan

Kaipātiki now has a plan in place to help its residents and businesses stay safe before, during, and after an emergency.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 27 Nov 2024

North Shore gets new tool to prepare for emergencies

A new plan is set to empower the North Shore community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Health / Wellbeing 22 Oct 2024

Safe space for rangatahi opens in Takapuna Library

North Shore rangatahi (young people) now have more access to support around family violence, bullying and mental wellbeing with a dedicated safe space in the Takapuna Library. 

Development 22 Oct 2024

Birkenhead gets glow up with lighting upgrade

Birkenhead town centre’s streets are now safer and more inviting for pedestrians and motorists thanks to a major upgrade to its lighting systems.

Events

10 Feb 2026

Code Club Launchpad

Discover the fun of coding at our Code Club taster session!

10 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026

Eskdale Regeneration Champions

Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect o...

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

11 Feb 2026

Author Talk - Ian Gill

In this talk, author and journalist Ian Gill shares the remarkable true story behind his book Sea...

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Birkenhead Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with movement, songs, stories and bubbles!

12 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 2026

Upcycling Sewing Classes

Discover how to transform old clothes into new creations while helping reduce textile waste!

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Designed for ages 2 years and under, bring along your tamariki & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes,...