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Historic gem gets love from local board
A fascinating piece of Aotearoa’s WWII history will be given new life this year thanks to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.
Kennedy Park Stairs to reopen
Auckland beach lovers, dog walkers and fitness fans will once again be able to use the popular Kennedy Park stairs in Castor Bay in time for next summer thanks to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Events
Nursery volunteer team get-together
It's an amazing place to learn about biodiversity, with over 90 species of native plants being ca...
Babies and bubbles
Songs, movement, rhymes and bubbles for developing brains.
Ceramic sculpture
A class for the more experienced practitioner who wants to hone skills and develop further.
Create zone
Developing fine motor skills, critical thinking, creativity and grow friendships with like-minded...
Digital illustration & painting
Dive into essential colour theory and refine your inking techniques to bring your creative ideas...
Everybody can paint
The course looks at the basics, such as setting up, types of materials, painting styles, composit...
Panel Carving
Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns and how to draw them and...
Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at East Coast Bays Library
Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?
