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Community 31 Oct 2022

Get out and about on the shore this summer

Our Out and About teams are hosting a range of fun free events on the north shore designed to get children of all ages active over the summer break.

Community 31 Oct 2022

Kaipātiki cricketers get boost from board

Kaipātiki cricketers now have more training facilities available to them thanks to a grant the from Kaipātiki Local Board.

Environment 30 Sep 2022

Kororā/little penguin population gets boost from local board

Sick kororā/little penguins found washed up on North Shore beaches will soon be rehabilitated with help from a Devonport-Takapuna local board grant.

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.

Events

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!

03 May 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Kintsugi workshops

Learn the magical art of Kintsugi with artist Ema Frost.

16 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

A Vaudeville of Flowers

A wild and wonderful collection of acts celebrating the extraordinary and the ordinary in our own...

16 Jun 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - Central

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

15 May 2026 - 19 Jun 2026

Seminar for migrants

Learn how to fast‑track your residence, plus expert tips from a Licensed Immigration Adviser.

17 Apr 2026 - 19 Jun 2026

Senior seminar

Come along to learn key tips for aging well and staying safe at home.