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Heritage 23 Jan 2025

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.

Community 23 Jan 2025

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.

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.

Events

04 Feb 2025 - 26 Feb 2025

Composting Workshops - February

Come and learn how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

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...

13 Feb 2025 - 05 Jun 2025

Volunteer Welcome Day with Kaipātiki Project

A variety of tasks are available to suit different people and support can be offered to different...

13 Feb 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Te Ara Awataha Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Become a part of our dedicated volunteer group, meeting monthly to help regenerate Northcote’s ne...

13 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Birkenhead Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?

30 Jan 2025 - 10 Apr 2025

Drawing for everyone

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

30 Jan 2025 - 10 Apr 2025

Introduction to pottery wheel throwing

This course is for a mix of beginners and intermediate students.

30 Jan 2025 - 10 Apr 2025

Thursday ceramics

Explore the wonderful world of ceramics in this beginner's/intermediate class.