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Northern local boards mark 15 Years of Auckland Council
Auckland Council turns 15 this month! To mark the milestone, we’re celebrating local projects that have made a difference in our communities — see the highlights from north of the Harbour Bridge.
Kaipātiki track upgrades connect families to nature
Beach Haven resident Minnie Leonard says recent improvements to local tracks and paths have made a real difference to her young family's daily life.
PumpHouse thrives with board’s support
The PumpHouse Theatre in Takapuna’s ongoing ability to serve a growing community is supported by the Devonport Takapuna Local Board, which helps maintain the building and keep it accessible to the public.
One-off algae treatment under way at Onepoto Lake
A one-off algae treatment by Kaipātiki Local Board is under way at Onepoto Lake in response to community concerns about persistent algal blooms.
Sidelines Playbox brings new play opportunities to Sunnynook
North Shore families now have more ways to play thanks to the first Sidelines Playbox, delivered by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board to the Glenfield Greyhounds Rugby League Club in Sunnynook.
Feedback sought on future recreational use for A F Thomas Park
Public consultation about this park on the North Shore runs from 20 October, through to 23 November 2025.
Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared
The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.
UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections
On Saturday morning more than 68,500 votes were cast, bringing Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent.
Events
Coffee with Eelco-dinner Theatre
Come for dinner at Lake House Arts and stay for the show!
The Māra Kai of Te Haukapua, Devonport 1350-1863
Beneath the modern suburb of Devonport lies another landscape – an area of Māori māra kai, garden...
Brass bites: Food-themed concert
All three North Shore Brass Academy Bands bring their young talent to entertain with soloists and...
Fruit growers at rest
On this one-hour guided walk through the Glenfield-Birkenhead cemetery, Matt Elliott brings the h...
The Auckland Original Sugar Workers Walk
Step back in time on the Original Sugar Worker’s Walk, a 35 to 40-minute heritage trail in Birken...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This heritage event invites you to learn about the people, history and traditions that shaped thi...
A musical feast
Folk musicians Chris Priestley and Cameron Bennett will draw on their vast repertoire of original...