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Plans / Projects 22 Jul 2022

Local board agreement provides for Hibiscus and Bays

The Ōrewa Beach Esplanade design project features in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board agreement for the financial year 2022-23.

Environment 22 Jul 2022

Get involved to shape Waitākere Ranges Climate Action Plan

Communities in the Waitākere Ranges are being encouraged to help shape the development of a Local Climate Action Plan.

Arts 22 Jul 2022

Local art, local message

Chantel Matthews-Perawiti combined art and community, to raise awareness of the plight and nurture a sense of connection to the Glen Innes’ waterways.

Community 21 Jul 2022

Ōrākei Seniors lead discussions

Forum topics and discussions led by local seniors

Environment 21 Jul 2022

Volunteers getting involved to love our local streams

Volunteers are digging in right around the Whau area to care for their local streamside areas, thanks to long standing support from the Whau 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.

Environment 21 Jul 2022

Stray cats and kittens cared for

Lost, stray and abandoned cats and kittens in Puketāpapa will get much needed care and attention before they are rehomed.

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.

Events

29 Jan 2025 - 16 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Avondale

Join our rhyme time sessions with stories, songs, and movements.

28 May 2026

Bishop Stream planting

Come along to help transform the stream and put native plants in the ground.

28 May 2026

Junk journal evening

A creative, low‑pressure, memory keeping practice repurposing everyday bits and pieces you might...

28 May 2026

Poetry evening

Enjoy five local poets read some of their work.

28 May 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Book chat

Join us for coffee or tea and lively discussion about any book you have read.

28 May 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Highwic up close house tour

Get up close and learn more about the lives of the pioneering Buckland family who lived at Highwi...

21 May 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

Vocal lessons

Designed to build strong foundations and help you feel more confident in your voice.

14 May 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Movement therapy for mamas and bubbas

A time to release stress, be playful, and create connections!