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Elections 17 Jan 2025

Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?

Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?

Waste 16 Jan 2025

Standardising rubbish collections

Aucklanders on the North Shore will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from 3 March 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 28 Nov 2024

Kaipātiki board approves emergency plan

Kaipātiki now has a plan in place to help its residents and businesses stay safe before, during, and after an emergency.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 27 Nov 2024

North Shore gets new tool to prepare for emergencies

A new plan is set to empower the North Shore community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Health / Wellbeing 22 Oct 2024

Safe space for rangatahi opens in Takapuna Library

North Shore rangatahi (young people) now have more access to support around family violence, bullying and mental wellbeing with a dedicated safe space in the Takapuna Library. 

Development 22 Oct 2024

Birkenhead gets glow up with lighting upgrade

Birkenhead town centre’s streets are now safer and more inviting for pedestrians and motorists thanks to a major upgrade to its lighting systems.

Have your say 16 Sep 2024

Share your ideas for a Takapuna community hub

The North Shore community are being asked to share their ideas on what they want for a new community hub in Takapuna.

Birkenhead Library 28 Aug 2024

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

14 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Caring for kararehe creatively

Learn how to connect to the natural environment with a range of hands-on activities.

14 Jan 2025 - 24 Jun 2025

Eskdale Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience!

07 Dec 2024 - 24 Jan 2025

Raumati Reads Summer Reading Programme – Glenfield Library

This summer is the perfect time to come to Glenfield Library and join in the fun!

08 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Devonport Library's Raumati Reads School Holiday Programme

Let your creativity shine with our hands-on activities, perfect for kids of all ages.

12 Jun 2024 - 10 Dec 2025

Takapuna Library Book Chat

Come along to Takapuna Library's monthly book chat to meet interesting people and discover the be...

25 Jan 2025

Ink painting demonstration and Chinese character writing for luck

Experience the art of Ink Painting with Master Chun and create Chinese characters to bring luck t...

27 Jan 2025

Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2025

It's a fantastic on-water spectacle showcasing the vintage superstars of the past and the high te...

30 Jan 2025 - 10 Apr 2025

Drawing for Everyone with Rachael Burke

This supported, creative space invites you to explore the landscape, still life and the portrait...