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Beaches 28 May 2018

Chris Darby: Devonport contamination update

Auckland Council keeps Aucklanders up to date on possible PFAS contamination.

28 May 2018

Two projects poised to get underway in Birkenhead

Birkenhead will get a main street upgrade and permanent stabilisation work at the Rawene Road car park.

Heritage 22 May 2018

Frank Larking's boat to be restored

A beloved children's play boat in Beach Haven is now getting a second shot at life.

18 May 2018

New chairs for local boards

At six local boards across Auckland, six board members are stepping up to become chairs.

Community 16 May 2018

Increased sports field capacity in Takapuna

A recently completed sports field at Barry’s Point Reserve will increase game and training times this winter.

Environment 9 May 2018

New pest control project underway in Greenhithe

A large grant has given a welcome boost to community pest control efforts in Greenhithe.

Development 23 Apr 2018

Have your say in Takapuna

Takapuna is getting a new town square and we want your opinion on its shape, location and size.

Housing 10 Apr 2018

Designing central Takapuna

Well-designed public spaces, more carparks and new housing opportunities are now possible for central Takapuna.

Events

17 Apr 2026

Random Musings After a Few... Open Mic Poetry

Birkenhead Library invites you back for an autumn poetry evening filled with open mic performances.

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brain Charge for Seniors

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.

21 Feb 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Death Cafe

Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

19 Apr 2026

Make your own microgreen tray!

Join Sarah Williams at Takapuna Library for this Love Food Hate Waste Workshop – grow your own mi...

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

17 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Coding Club at East Coast Bays Library

Join us each week, during term time, as we learn all about Scratch, Python and HTML.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.