EXPERIENCE THE NORTH SHORE

The Pumphouse Theatre and Gallery is the North Shore’s Heritage Performing Arts Centre, right next to the beautiful Lake Pupuke in Takapuna

Passion Cafe for great coffee and food in Jutland Road, Takapuna is a real hit with locals

Albany Village Farmers’ Market is a small, friendly market located in the historic community hall in the Village. Great place to buy local, handmade cakes, pies, soap, chocolate, sausages and other goodies.

If you are looking for a late lunch in Albany, Altura will be open, the coffee will be great and a sandwich is about half price. Woohoo!

The Takapuna Beach Series on Tuesday evenings hosts races in ocean swimming, beach running, stand up paddling and more

East Coast Bays has little representation on the new Auckland Council, and residents will need to take action if they want their voice heard.

Perfect day’s outing at any time of year – hotpools, hydroslides, beauty spa, restaurant and more at Waiwera Thermal Resort

Paper Moon, in mainstreet Mairangi Bay, is a large, modern cafe, bar and restaurant serving great meals, coffee and snacks in a sunny beachside location.

Frank Sargeson is one of the all time great NZ writers, and he spent most of his life living right here on the North Shore. Visit his home in Takapuna.

A Les Mills RPM class is a great way to start your day

Visit the new Birkenhead library, stunning architecturally, a real asset for the North Shore.

A Group Architects home has just been sold on the North Shore of Auckland, in Hillcrest. Open plan living and indoor outdoor flow complement this fine example.

Jam Organic Cafe in Hurstmere Road Takapuna serves fresh, locally sourced and organic food and excellent coffee just a short walk from Takapuna beach

A Group Architect Home in Northcote on Aucklands North Shore.

Stand up paddling – SUP – is a great way to increase your core strength and general fitness, and you get to hang out at the beach as well.

365 Days on the North Shore: No 1!: A visit to Flavour Cafe and Deli in Birkenhead Point, an excellent place to start our new blog!

Grab a friend and go play a game of tennis at your local tennis club. You don’t need to have a membership. Small court charge, big fun!

Just 20 mins north of the Harbour Bridge, Snow Planet is NZs only indoor ski resort. All the gear is available for hire, and you can take a lesson too.