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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

07 May 2026

Estate planning

Wendy Hampton will share tips for how you can make the administration of your estate more efficie...

07 May 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

Inside the Garden: Drawing and Painting from Nature

This workshop is designed to inspire your creativity in a supportive studio environment.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Birkenhead

Enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, dance and more.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Terrific Tots

Captivating stories, actions, rhymes, music and bubbles for ages two to four years.

15 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Crochet Club

Make friends, chat, and work on your project while enjoying free tea or coffee.

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

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

09 Jan 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Coffee cake and conversation

Join us at the library for a delightful gathering over coffee, engaging conversations, and an opp...

09 May 2026 - 10 May 2026

Upper Harbour open art studios

A weekend to enjoy art in Auckland’s Upper Harbour.