Hero image

Local

News

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

30 Mar 2025

Fun and easy harakeke weaving for whānau

Come and join Marie and learn about Harakeke weaving.

30 Mar 2025

Young stars of brass

North Shore Brass produces many talented musicians that go onto professional careers in music.

23 Mar 2025 - 05 Apr 2025

Belly dance community classes

Join us for traditional belly dance classes in your community.

16 Mar 2025 - 13 Apr 2025

Beginner's panel carving

Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns, carving tools and how to...

23 Feb 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Dough modelling

Come and join Glenfield Library’s dough modelling workshop with our modelling master, Miaomiao.

31 Mar 2025

Dementia friendly film screening - Singin' in the Rain

This event is open to anyone but aims to provide a friendly, welcoming and accessible atmosphere...

10 Feb 2025 - 11 Apr 2025

4D Frame Class at Glenfield Library

Build, explore and learn in our 4D frame class.

03 Feb 2025 - 07 Apr 2025

Painting for Beginners

Using a playful and relaxed approach to art making this course explores techniques and processes...