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Plans / Projects 31 Oct 2023

Local board adopts Upper Harbour Local Board Plan 2023

A focus on community and the environment are strong features of the Upper Harbour Local Board Plan 2023.

Community 31 Oct 2023

Grants aid Upper Harbour community projects

Community organisations in Upper Harbour received $50,360.24 from the local board grants programme in October.

Community 27 Oct 2023

Board comes to the party with community grants

More than $95,000 is going toward events, sports, arts environmental initiatives and community groups in the Devonport-Takapuna area following decisions by the local board in its latest grants round.

Libraries 27 Oct 2023

Point Chevalier Library turns a page

Great news for local book lovers in Point Chevalier. The library will move to a new home for its books, following the decision to relocate in 2024.

Community 26 Oct 2023

Grants help community groups help you

More than $50,000 in grants have been made in Ōtara-Papatoetoe.

Community 26 Oct 2023

Need in Manurewa exceeds grants budget

More than $40,000 has been allocated as Manurewa Local Board grants.

Youth / Rangatahi 26 Oct 2023

New leases for valued community groups

Valued community groups will be able to call Māngere-Ōtāhuhu home for a few years yet.

Events

18 Apr 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

FAM: Food. Art. Market

Expect a colourful mix of stalls, delicious bites and plenty of reasons to wander the road.

07 Mar 2026 - 14 Jun 2026

Weed Bin Weekends

Get rid of weeds at your local community weed bin provided by EcoMatters.

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Takapuna

Death Cafe is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Hibiscus Coast Writers

Join a friendly community of local writers for inspiration, discussion, and support.

13 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2026

North Shore Signers Club - Birkenhead Library

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

14 Jun 2026

Fruitvale Stream community planting

Help transform this stream into a haven for native wildlife.

14 Jun 2026

Mindful creative colouring and poetry reading

A calming and inspiring event for all ages. 

14 Jun 2026

Songs of Destiny

José Aparicio, our guest conductor, is a native of Spain with an inspiring presence as a conducto...