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One-off algae treatment under way at Onepoto Lake
A one-off algae treatment by Kaipātiki Local Board is under way at Onepoto Lake in response to community concerns about persistent algal blooms.
Sidelines Playbox brings new play opportunities to Sunnynook
North Shore families now have more ways to play thanks to the first Sidelines Playbox, delivered by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board to the Glenfield Greyhounds Rugby League Club in Sunnynook.
Feedback sought on future recreational use for A F Thomas Park
Public consultation about this park on the North Shore runs from 20 October, through to 23 November 2025.
Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared
The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.
UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections
On Saturday morning more than 68,500 votes were cast, bringing Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent.
Voting closed for Auckland local elections
The last-minute flurry of Aucklanders dropping their votes is now over as the clock has struck midday, with council staff sealing all vote boxes across the region.
UPDATE: newcomers and close calls in councillor's race announced
First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?
The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.
The countdown is on: local election voting closes soon
Find out what happens after voting closes and how to find out who wins.
Events
N0ughty Box
Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.
North Shore Signers Club - Birkenhead Library
Join our meet-ups to practice signing and meet NZSL community!
Seasonal fridge pickle workshop
Bring along any veggies you have access to, plus clean jars with lids and you’ll go home with pre...
Mahi tākaro
Come join Harko Brown (teacher & Māori games expert) as he creates aro-tākaro—implements of play—...
Native Watercress: Rediscovering Our Taonga Species
Join us for an insightful talk that explores the fascinating world of native watercress, includin...
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.
Make an outdoor Wine Cap Mushroom patch
Join Sarah Williams for an informative workshop on how to grow King Stropharia mushroom.
The Worm
A little worm goes on an epic adventure! Can one tiny worm wriggle his way past dastardly critter...