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Board supports slip fix
Kaipātiki locals are getting knowledge and resources to safely help the area recover from slip damage thanks to workshops and resources developed by Pest Free Kaipātiki (PFK) with support from the local board.
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Board approves next step in Northcote rejuvenation
Kaipātiki is another step closer to gaining a new multi-purpose community hub in the heart of Northcote thanks to a recent decision by the local board.
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Walk this way to Patuone Walkway
North Shore walkers and cyclists can now experience one of the area’s most unique natural environments as they travel the newly upgraded $2.6 million Patuone Reserve Walkway
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Te Reo Māori names tell tales of Kaipātiki
Nine parks and one outdoor classroom in Northcote will now carry te reo Māori names that reflect the area’s natural environment and cultural history.
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Cats add to Māui dolphin's plight
Everyone knows cats are a threat to birds, but they are also a problem for Māui dolphins.
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Get squared away for the holidays in Takapuna
Takapuna’s newly revitalised Waiwharariki Anzac Square is about to come alive with a range of play activities for kids funded by the Devonport-Takapuna local board
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Board gifts club to shore youth hub
Young people on the North Shore will soon have more resources available to them in central Takapuna.
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Birken-heading into the past
Keen to take a walk into Birkenhead’s past? A collaboration between the local community and Kaipātiki Local Board is bringing the history of the area alive.
Events
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Illustrate with Acrylics
Join us to learn the art of illustration and ignite your child's imagination.
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Dough and Play
Have fun with dough modelling, creative art and quality time for your whole family.
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Takapuna Winter Lights
The fully assessable, all-ages outdoor sensory experience is a free event in the heart of Takapun...
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Spider's Web by Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie’s comedy thriller in three acts delivers a unique blend of suspense and humour in...
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Digital Seniors free one on one tech support - Takapuna
Seniors can learn connecting with friends and whanau online, sending photos, paying bills, online...
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Storytime
Listen to our librarians share some of their favourite picture books.
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Devonport Library's Tamariki Time
Bring your kids for Tamariki Time at the Library.
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