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Community 31 May 2016

New Zealand’s role in the Battle of Jutland remembered

More than eight and a half thousand men lost their lives in just thirty six hours in the largest naval battle of the Great War.

Beaches 6 May 2016

Orewa follows the Tsunami signs and blue lines

Auckland Council will be installing tsunami signs in Orewa next week to increase the coastal town’s tsunami preparedness.

Cycling 3 May 2016

Strong support for SeaPath

Public support for Auckland’s proposed SeaPath, a proposed walking and cycling path between Takapuna and Northcote Point, has been overwhelming.

Transport 29 Apr 2016

Simpler and more frequent bus network for North Shore

North Shore residents can look forward to a simpler, better connected, and more frequent bus network which reflects the community’s needs, as the final decisions on the New Network for the North Shore were released today.

Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Arkles Bay fishing permitted over winter

The summer-long ban on set netting at Arkles Bay will be lifted at midnight on Easter Monday.

Educational 27 Apr 2016

Interns making a big difference

What's it like interning at Auckland Council? We spoke with Licensing and Compliance intern Nicola Clark.

Community 14 Apr 2016

North Shore Resource Centre supports local community

For the past 36 years, the North Shore Resource Centre has supported North Shore schools, early childhood centres and community groups with cheap or free resources.

Community 13 Apr 2016

A transformation for Devonport Wharf

As part of its new Metro retail strategy, Auckland Transport has leased out the newly refurbished Northern Pavilion of Devonport Wharf.

Events

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Noughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Tai Chi - Birkenhead

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

02 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2029

BrainCharge - North

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

16 Jan 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Let's sing

Join this friendly, no-audition singing group at Takapuna Library and enjoy music, connection, an...

10 Jan 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Dragon beats

Drum, dance, and celebrate with vibrant music and rhythm activities.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

04 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2026

Deep Mapping: how painting can tell stories of the soul of Place by Janet Mazenier

This exhibition will comprehensively exhibit work from the last three years of Janet Maxenier's P...

13 Sep 2025 - 01 Sep 2026

The Kōrero Corner

Takapuna Library warmly invites you to a space that supports your te reo Māori journey.