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Community 20 Jul 2023

Board makes bold move to build resilient communities on the shore

Two community activator roles have been developed by Devonport-Takapuna Local Board to help build resilient, connected communities across the North Shore and in under-serviced areas and communities.

Educational 18 Jul 2023

Devonport-Takapuna Local board makes tough call on Kauri Kids

Devonport-Takapuna Local board has decided against funding the Takapuna Kauri Kids ECE programme from its own operational budget now that regional funding for the programme has been discontinued.

Environment 30 Jun 2023

Kaipātiki  Local Board gives $400,000 to make kauri tracks more accessible

More than $400,000 has been allocated toward Kauri dieback track upgrades in Birkenhead War Memorial Park to improve accessibility within the park while preserving precious local kauri forest, thanks to Kaipātiki Local Board.

Community 30 Jun 2023

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.

Community 29 Jun 2023

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.

Sports / Leisure 28 Jun 2023

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.

Waste 31 May 2023

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.

Community 31 May 2023

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.

Events

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!

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - East Coast Bays

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.

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...