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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.

Have your say 16 Sep 2024

Share your ideas for a Takapuna community hub

The North Shore community are being asked to share their ideas on what they want for a new community hub in Takapuna.

Have your say 3 Sep 2024

Help protect Kaipātiki's coasts

Kaipātiki residents are being asked to share their thoughts on plans to protect and manage local coastal areas.

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21 Mar 2026

Make Your Mark Nature Event

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21 Mar 2026

Music, Workshop & Author Talk

Join Emma G for an inspiring experience that blends live music performance, a song writing worksh...

21 Mar 2026

Nature Art Journaling Workshop

Join renowned botanical artist Lesley Alexander in a unique nature journaling session using natur...

21 Mar 2026

Tongan Culture Night

Enjoy a stunning cultural performance featuring dancers and performers dressed in gorgeous tradit...

21 Mar 2026

World Culture Day Celebration 2026

Come watch, taste, listen and connect - a joyful day celebrating culture and unity.

21 Mar 2026

Zen Tea Experience

Discover the art of intentional sipping, where each cup invites presence, peace, and reflection.

21 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Mahi tākaro

Come join Harko Brown (teacher & Māori games expert) as he creates aro-tākaro—implements of play—...

21 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026

Voices of Aroha

The first session focuses on learning each song together, while the second session provides extr...