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What are your priorities for the future of the North Shore?
Devonport-Takapuna Local board’s draft plan is now open for consultation, and they need your input on their key priorities to make sure they are on the right track.
Kaipātiki board explores third party delivery for Kauri Kids
At its Business Meeting this week, Kaipātiki Local Board agreed to explore third party delivery for the Kaipātiki Kauri Kids centres now that regional funding for the programme has ended.
Board makes bold move to build resilient communities on the shore
Two community activator roles have been developed by Devonport-Takapuna Local Board to help build resilient, connected communities across the North Shore and in under-serviced areas and communities.
Devonport-Takapuna Local board makes tough call on Kauri Kids
Devonport-Takapuna Local board has decided against funding the Takapuna Kauri Kids ECE programme from its own operational budget now that regional funding for the programme has been discontinued.
Kaipātiki Local Board gives $400,000 to make kauri tracks more accessible
More than $400,000 has been allocated toward Kauri dieback track upgrades in Birkenhead War Memorial Park to improve accessibility within the park while preserving precious local kauri forest, thanks to Kaipātiki Local Board.
Takapuna one step closer to new low-cost community hub
Plans to develop a combined library and community hub in Takapuna at minimal cost to rate payers have made a big step forward with the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board’s decision to sell one of its underperforming properties to help fund the project.
Youthline more important than ever
Over $70,000 worth of grants from 17 local boards have helped fund their volunteer training programmes in the past year, including $6000 from Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.
FIFA upgrades at Birkenhead football club a benefit to all Kaipātiki
Birkenhead United AFC has received almost $60,000 from the Kaipātiki Local Board to help upgrade its facilities at Beach Haven’s Shepherds Park in readiness for the FIFA Women’s World Cup next month.
Events
Dawn Chorus Experience: A Sunrise Birdsong Tour
We'll take a leisurely walk from Kennedy Park to Castor Bay Beach to enjoy the sunrise.
In Pursuit of Champions
The fabulous story of the godwits' epic flight is an inspiration for our time: their arrivals and...
For the Bees and Butterflies - with Kaipātiki Project
Bring your kids along for nature play, learning and creativity at Kaipātiki Project!
Nature Art Hammering - with Kaipātiki Project
Part of our kids school holiday programme, this workshop is suitable for children age 5+ with an...
Spring School Holiday Programme
There are classes in clay, polymer coloured clay, mixed media, craft, painting, printing, mosaics...
Mairangi Arts Centre Sept/Oct School Holiday Programme
The centre's holiday art classes are designed to be both educational and lots of fun!
School holiday programmes for kids aged 5-13 years
Enrol them in Auckland Council’s school holiday programme. Our programmes are inexpensive, safe,...
Glenfield Treasure Hunters School Holiday Programme
Pirate Day, 3D printing, Movie & Popcorn time and a lot more.