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Summer 5 Dec 2022

Summer sorted on the shore

Auckland’s North Shore is a great place to spend the summer with the skatepark in Glenfield, a destination playground on Devonport’s waterfront, and impressive bush tracks in the Birkenhead area.

Community 1 Dec 2022

Sunnynook September Marathon gets the shore out the door

North Shore locals walked more than 2000 kilometres in September as part of a virtual marathon run with support from local business and Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Arts 30 Nov 2022

Kaipātiki welcomes playful public art piece

North Shore locals celebrated the installation of a long-awaited public art piece in Glenfield’s Oruamo Domain this November thanks to Kaipātiki Local board and the Kaipātiki Public Arts Trust.

Environment 30 Nov 2022

New home for Pest Free Kaipātiki

Pest Free Kaipātiki has a new home thanks to Auckland Council, Kaipātiki Local Board, and local businesses and volunteers.

Community 31 Oct 2022

Get out and about on the shore this summer

Our Out and About teams are hosting a range of fun free events on the north shore designed to get children of all ages active over the summer break.

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.

Events

26 Sep 2023

Dawn Chorus Experience: A Sunrise Birdsong Tour

We'll take a leisurely walk from Kennedy Park to Castor Bay Beach to enjoy the sunrise.

26 Sep 2023

In Pursuit of Champions

The fabulous story of the godwits' epic flight is an inspiration for our time: their arrivals and...

26 Sep 2023 - 03 Oct 2023

For the Bees and Butterflies - with Kaipātiki Project

Bring your kids along for nature play, learning and creativity at Kaipātiki Project!

26 Sep 2023 - 03 Oct 2023

Nature Art Hammering - with Kaipātiki Project

Part of our kids school holiday programme, this workshop is suitable for children age 5+ with an...

26 Sep 2023 - 05 Oct 2023

Spring School Holiday Programme

There are classes in clay, polymer coloured clay, mixed media, craft, painting, printing, mosaics...

25 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

Mairangi Arts Centre Sept/Oct School Holiday Programme

The centre's holiday art classes are designed to be both educational and lots of fun!

25 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

School holiday programmes for kids aged 5-13 years

Enrol them in Auckland Council’s school holiday programme. Our programmes are inexpensive, safe,...

23 Sep 2023 - 07 Oct 2023

Glenfield Treasure Hunters School Holiday Programme

Pirate Day, 3D printing, Movie & Popcorn time and a lot more.