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Community news 12 Oct 2026

North Shore Brass hits a high note

North Shore Brass is celebrating a historic national championship win after a century of music-making.

Zero Waste 5 Oct 2026

Hauraki Gulf Islanders lead on reuse as inorganic collection bookings open

Bookings are now open for annual inorganic collections across Waiheke Island, Aotea / Great Barrier Island and Rakino Island.

Conservation 14 Sep 2026

Growing hope for Kaipātiki’s maire tawake

A community-led trial is giving young maire tawake (swamp maire) in Kaipātiki a chance to show natural resistance to myrtle rust, with support from the Kaipātiki Local Board.

Community news 19 Aug 2026

From baroque music to environmental science, local grants make a difference

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board grants are helping local organisations deliver projects that benefit the community.

Council news 7 Jul 2026

Swiss technology trial offers smarter way to reduce waste and protect Auckland’s harbours

Innovative Swiss technology being trialled on Auckland’s North Shore could help reduce thousands of tonnes of sediment waste from going to landfill, while supporting healthier streams, estuaries and harbours.

Development 27 May 2026

Northcote: a shining example of smart growth 

Inside a decade, Northcote has become a residential community that shows smart growth, in line with Auckland Council’s long-term vision for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community news 18 May 2026

Sunnynook Scouts set for the future with new community lease

For generations of young people in Sunnynook, Scouts has been a place to learn new skills, build confidence and make lasting friendships.

Community news 18 May 2026

Safer, more welcoming spaces planned for Glenfield town centre

Glenfield town centre is set to become safer, more connected and more welcoming thanks to a series of upgrades approved by the Kaipātiki Local Board.

Events

13 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2026

North Shore Signers Club - Birkenhead Library

Join our meet-ups to practice signing and meet NZSL community!

15 Nov 2026

Sizhu in the verdant spring

Discover the soul of Chinese music and instruments.

17 Nov 2026

Dara O Briain Re: Creation

Guaranteed to be a very, very funny night!

19 Nov 2026

Microgreens and sprouts workshop

An interactive Love Food Hate Waste workshop where you will discover the world of microgreens and...

20 Nov 2026

Hands On Ecology series: Takutai

Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!

05 Dec 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Devonport Christmas Festival

Don’t miss Santa’s Grotto and the Windsor Reserve Craft Market featuring unique handmade goods.

08 Dec 2026

Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas

A hilarious pre-Christmas night out!

11 Dec 2026

Hands On Ecology series: Ngahere and interconnected biodiversity

Designed for community restoration groups and anyone keen to learn about restoration ecology thro...