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Development 2 Jun 2023

Celebrating 1047 new city centre trees this Arbour Day

It’s Arbour Day on 5 June, the day that our majestic, silent, green, shade-givers and carbon absorbers get their time in the sun.

Community 2 Jun 2023

Franklin grants could be the last

Franklin Local Board has awarded almost $70,000 to community groups but warns the future of its grants programme is in question.undecided.

Community 2 Jun 2023

Indian flavour for new street names

The latest street names in Papakura and Manurewa reflect the Indian culture.

Community 1 Jun 2023

When there’s a will, there’s a wave – Bucklands Beach Safety Improvements

Plans for proposed safety measures on key roads in the Bucklands Beach area have been changed to be more effective thanks to community feedback and Howick Local Board.

Community 1 Jun 2023

New park planned for Papakura

A concept plan for a new park for Papakura has been adopted.

Waste 31 May 2023

Food scraps to find new home in your new bin

Residents in Albany and East Coast Bays start receiving their Auckland Council food scraps bins from this week with deliveries of the bins to the rest of the North Shore continuing throughout the month of June.

Community 31 May 2023

New board-funded EcoHub a win for Kaipātiki

Nearly 400 keen environmentalists have been through the doors of Kaipātiki Project’s new EcoHub since it opened late last year.

Community 31 May 2023

Board funding making a difference in North Shore

Over $100,000 of funding has been delivered to 30 community groups in Devonport-Takapuna Local Board’s latest grants round. 

Events

10 Jun 2023

June Saturday Gallery Club: Pukapuka Whakawhetai

Children will design their own visual Pukapuka Whakawhetai.

10 Jun 2023

Manurewa Repair Café

Bring along your broken household goods and sit with a volunteer and see how they can help you repair and save it from landfill.

10 Jun 2023

Nimrod Reserve Planting Day - Upper Harbour

Let's make a difference and contribute to the beautification of Nimrod Reserve.

10 Jun 2023

Songs & Dances – The Music of Chopin

Experience the magic of Chopin’s Polonaises and Folk Songs performed by the talented Italian/Kiwi couple Lilia Carpinelli and Matteo Napoli.

10 Jun 2023

Takapuna Dog Day Out Market

Takapuna has many dog friendly cafes, so bring your four-legged friend for a fun filled family feasting day out.

10 Jun 2023

Teddy Bear's Picnic

Bring your favourite teddy or soft toy and come along for a morning of fun and activities.

10 Jun 2023

Visy Open Day

Take a tour of the Visy Recycling site in Onehunga and learn more about kerbside recycling.

10 Jun 2023 - 11 Jun 2023

Free Guided Rides - Glen Innes

Try the brand new Te Ara ki Uta ki Tai cycle connection.