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Playgrounds 26 Jul 2018

Improving play across Upper Harbour

Unsworth Reserve gets new play equipment.

Transport 12 Jul 2018

Council's 10-year budget delivers for Devonport peninsula residents

Funding has been secured for a project to improve travel choices on and around the Devonport peninsula.

Sports / Leisure 11 Jul 2018

Budget boost confirmed for Upper Harbour

Upper Harbour Local Board will receive almost $17 million in 2018/2019 for parks, sport, community services, and environmental management.

Beaches 3 Jul 2018

$30m wastewater pump station dramatically cuts overflows at Shoal Bay

Mayor Phil Goff has opened Watercare’s new $30 million pump station designed to protect Shoal Bay from wastewater overflows.

Community 28 Jun 2018

Valuable funding secured for Netball North Shore

Netball on the North Shore has received a huge boost this month thanks to funding from Kaipātiki Local Board and Auckland Council.

Environment 21 Jun 2018

North Shore tree tests free of kauri dieback

Tests on a kauri tree in Chelsea Estate Heritage Park on Auckland’s North Shore have shown that it does not have kauri dieback disease.

Beaches 19 Jun 2018

Extensive testing and new signage at Takapuna Beach

The new signage at Takapuna Beach advises people not to swim or play in water coming out of public stormwater outlets.

Youth / Rangatahi 19 Jun 2018

Hit me with your best shot!

Photo competition invites residents to share what they love most about Birkenhead.

Events

27 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Quiz night

Test your knowledge, challenge your memory, improve your quizzing skills and enjoy a lively night...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Birkenhead

Enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, dance and more.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Terrific Tots

Captivating stories, actions, rhymes, music and bubbles for ages two to four years.

29 Jan 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

From the Author's mouth

Engage in discussions over tea and coffee, in a welcoming space for everyone to join.

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

29 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Auckland Festival of Photography: Talking Culture

A selection of presentations by esteemed international photography experts, as part of the Auckla...

31 May 2026

Seasonal produce workshop

Pick up clever tips and tricks for making the most of seasonal abundance including an easy citrus...

02 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Blind Date - A Support Group for Blind and Low Vision Kiwis

Come along to Blind Date, a friendly monthly support group for people who are blind or have low v...