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Takapuna one step closer to new low-cost community hub
Plans to develop a combined library and community hub in Takapuna at minimal cost to rate payers have made a big step forward with the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board’s decision to sell one of its underperforming properties to help fund the project.
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Youthline more important than ever
Over $70,000 worth of grants from 17 local boards have helped fund their volunteer training programmes in the past year, including $6000 from Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.
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FIFA upgrades at Birkenhead football club a benefit to all Kaipātiki
Birkenhead United AFC has received almost $60,000 from the Kaipātiki Local Board to help upgrade its facilities at Beach Haven’s Shepherds Park in readiness for the FIFA Women’s World Cup next month.
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Food scraps to find new home in your new bin
Residents in Albany and East Coast Bays start receiving their Auckland Council food scraps bins from this week with deliveries of the bins to the rest of the North Shore continuing throughout the month of June.
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New board-funded EcoHub a win for Kaipātiki
Nearly 400 keen environmentalists have been through the doors of Kaipātiki Project’s new EcoHub since it opened late last year.
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Board funding making a difference in North Shore
Over $100,000 of funding has been delivered to 30 community groups in Devonport-Takapuna Local Board’s latest grants round.
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North Shore Digital Seniors pilot a hit
Nearly 200 North Shore seniors have been building their digital confidence with free, one-on-one technology support sessions offered through the Digital Seniors pilot programme.
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Kaipātiki volunteers take on storm damaged reserves
A trained volunteer response team dedicated to cleaning up local reserves damaged by severe weather events has been established in the Kaipātiki area, thanks to a collaboration between Pest Free Kaipātiki, Auckland Council and the local board.
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Events
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Matariki Tree Planting
Come together as a community to honour traditional Māori practices and contribute to a greener en...
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Getting Crafty with Books
A mix of colouring, word finds, crosswords, and craft activities to make and take home. Designe...
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Book Club
Discuss the selected book of the month and share what else you’ve been enjoying reading in our wa...
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Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library
Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.
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Composting Workshops - August
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!
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Blind Date - Birkenhead Library
A friendly meet up for anyone on their blind/low vision journey to connect with others and share...
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Money Talks - Birkenhead Library
Join us for a free 2 hour workshop and learn the basics of budgeting.
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