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Community 31 Oct 2022

Kaipātiki cricketers get boost from board

Kaipātiki cricketers now have more training facilities available to them thanks to a grant the from Kaipātiki Local Board.

Environment 30 Sep 2022

Kororā/little penguin population gets boost from local board

Sick kororā/little penguins found washed up on North Shore beaches will soon be rehabilitated with help from a Devonport-Takapuna local board grant.

Conservation 20 Sep 2022

Experience Kaipātiki by kayak and spotlight

Discover Kaipātiki’s unique salt and freshwater environments with two free events from Experiencing Marine Reserves funded by Kaipātiki Local Board.

Libraries 31 Aug 2022

Digitised Chelsea archives a treat for local historians

Historical records from over 4,700 employees of the Chelsea Sugar Refinery going back to the 1880s have been digitised and made available to the public thanks to funding from the Kaipātiki Local Board.

Community 24 Aug 2022

Board-funded food pantry helps those in need

The Sunnynook Community’s Centre’s food pantry is providing food for locals struggling with increased living costs with help from local businesses, community members and the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Parks / Outdoors 16 Aug 2022

Share your thoughts on how Kaipātiki parks are managed

People are invited to have their say on how parks and reserves are to be managed in the Kaipātiki Local Board area.

Conservation 21 Jul 2022

Upgrades to Tuff Crater walkway

An upgraded walkway has opened to the public at the North Shore’s Tuff Crater volcanic crater, made possible through ongoing funding from the Kaipātiki Local Board.

Conservation 21 Jul 2022

Forests flourish at Lake Pupuke

Volunteers from the Pupuke Birdsong Project have been restoring areas of endangered Pūriri forest near the North Shore’s Lake Pupuke with funding help from the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Events

03 Aug 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Getting Crafty with Books

A mix of colouring, word finds, crosswords, and craft activities to make and take home. Designe...

05 May 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Book Club

Discuss the selected book of the month and share what else you’ve been enjoying reading in our wa...

07 Apr 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

23 Mar 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Storytime

Listen to our librarians share some of their favourite picture books.

14 Oct 2024 - 09 Dec 2024

Rhymetime

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

14 Oct 2024 - 09 Dec 2024

Watercolour Painting Classes for Beginners

Join us for interesting Art Classes with Sue Mansour at Glenfield Library.

05 Aug 2024 - 04 Nov 2024

Blind Date - Birkenhead Library

A friendly meet up for anyone on their blind/low vision journey to connect with others and share...

18 Mar 2024 - 09 Dec 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Music and movement classes for pēpi aged 0-18 months.