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Libraries 31 Aug 2022

Digitised Chelsea archives a treat for local historians

Historical records from over 4,700 employees of the Chelsea Sugar Refinery going back to the 1880s have been digitised and made available to the public thanks to funding from the Kaipātiki Local Board.

Community 24 Aug 2022

Board-funded food pantry helps those in need

The Sunnynook Community’s Centre’s food pantry is providing food for locals struggling with increased living costs with help from local businesses, community members and the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Conservation 21 Jul 2022

Upgrades to Tuff Crater walkway

An upgraded walkway has opened to the public at the North Shore’s Tuff Crater volcanic crater, made possible through ongoing funding from the Kaipātiki Local Board.

Conservation 21 Jul 2022

Forests flourish at Lake Pupuke

Volunteers from the Pupuke Birdsong Project have been restoring areas of endangered Pūriri forest near the North Shore’s Lake Pupuke with funding help from the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

30 Jun 2022

Get the family out in Kaipātiki this winter

It’s easy to get the whānau out of the house this winter with the Kaipātiki Community Facilities Trust’s winter fun programme.

Community 29 Jun 2022

Devonport Community House gets new lease on life

North Shore locals have welcomed upgrades to the Devonport Community House, made possible with funding from the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Development 5 Apr 2022

Construction of Takapuna’s new town square is underway

On Thursday 20 January, Eke Panuku Development Auckland invited mana whenua to lead a ceremony with partners to commence construction of Waiwharariki Anzac Square, the new town square coming to Takapuna.

Events

11 Apr 2026

AI workshop for parents

A free workshop to educate parents on how to support their children’s learning at home, introduci...

11 Apr 2026

Make an outdoor Wine Cap Mushroom patch

Join Sarah Williams for an informative workshop on how to grow King Stropharia mushroom.

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...

13 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2026

North Shore Signers Club - Birkenhead Library

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

12 Apr 2026

An introduction to local native birds

Join long-standing Kaipātiki Project volunteer, and bird enthusiast, Isabel Morris at the EcoHub...

28 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026

Tunes 4 Tamariki: The Fantabulous Animal Orchestra

Discover a fantabulous world where each creature plays its part in perfect harmony, with a honkin...

09 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Sunflower Social Art Club

Bring your favourite art project and supplies and work alongside others in a friendly social group.

12 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Shore Knitters

Join this friendly group to connect with others, make friends and work on your knitting in a shar...