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Your Takapuna back to school shopping guide

It’s that time of year again! The nippers are heading back to school. They’ll need to be loaded up with all the standard stationery and special items required for the actual learning. And on top of that, they probably want to look “cool”, or “fire”, or whatever it is that kids want to look this year. Great news ! There are some awesome shops right here in Takapuna that are stocking all the gear you need, and run by smart folks who can help you find the right stuff at the right price. Here’s our handy guide to where to go for all your back-to-school needs. Stationery Getting together the school stationery list can be daunting for parents, but Paper Plus makes it easy. Simply

“A Day in the Life of Aucklanders” Exhibition

Takapuna is proud to host an outdoor street photography exhibition by the Auckland Festival of Photography, presented by Image Auckland and I Love Takapuna. This is the 2nd annual exhibition created from a selection of the best images from Auckland Photo Day 2022, celebrating A Day in the Life of Aucklanders. Whilst celebrated in a spirit of fun this event also fulfils the important role of documenting our life right here and now in the world we live in. The exclusive exhibition has been curated for the local community to enjoy over the summer months in Takapuna and includes images shot by photographers based around the North Shore, in Takapuna, Castor Bay, Beach Haven, Schnapper Rock & Greenhithe. Enjoy a walk around the town centre

Essential accessories for hitting the beach!

We’re officially in summer and getting set for some glorious days down at Takapuna beach. Whether you’re a swimmer, surfer, sand stroller or sun soaker – grab your sunscreen and head to the sand and sea with these essential accessories. A.Kjaerbede Big Kayne Sunglasses Why: Protect your peepers with these fashion-forward large frame sunglasses. In cream and black tortoiseshell, these stylish sunnies have scratch-resistant lenses that provide UV 400 protection against the sun. Where to get it: RUBY How much: $79.00 Federation Bucket Hat Why: For effortless cool, bucket hats are all the go this season. In sky-blue with rough painted colour swirls and made from 100% cotton fabric, you’ll be turning heads on the beach this summer. Where to get it: Federation How much:

What’s on in Takapuna this summer

With events back in full swing, it’s going to be an awesome summer to be out and about enjoying live entertainment here in Takapuna. Check out some of the fantastic events happening in our town over the next couple of months. Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival 2023 Starting at 10am, bring the kids to the beach and enjoy a wide variety of family entertainment and activities. From 3pm until 7pm, jam with amazing Kiwi artists Tobias, Encore, and The Renegades as they perform your favourite hits on stage. When: Saturday 21 January Where: Takapuna Beach Reserve FREE and open to the whole community Re:generate Fashion Market Re:generate Markets provide the opportunity for fashion lovers to shop vintage and preloved. There’s nothing quite like getting together

Takapuna Playground: Review & what’s next!

With a new extension coming to our amazing beachfront kids’ playground at Gould Reserve, we wanted to take a look at its history and all the cool stuff on offer at this all-ages all-abilities playground.. You should definitely bring your kids down to the Takapuna Beach Playground – and here’s why: Just visiting town? Long time admirer, first time player? Looking after someone else’s kids and need something awesome to burn off some energy? If you haven’t been here yet, you should remedy that ASAP. First thing you’ll notice is the MASSIVE tower. Kids (and adults, let’s face it) have an in-built need to be at the top of towers. Release them and they’ll be up the ladders in a flash, popping out the three

Talking sunshine & seaside dining with Andy at Regatta

Regatta Bar & Eatery is a seaside destination that doubles in size in the sunny seasons as the bifold doors open up and connect the establishment with its environment. Raised on a hill overlooking the Hauraki Gulf and Rangitoto Island, it’s got what we think is the best seaside dining view in Auckland. It’s the kind of place you can feel comfortable walking in off the beach in your jandals for a burger and a beer, then at dinner time you can get dressed up and have a proper dining experience. In celebration of this month’s Taste of Takapuna awards, we caught up with Regatta owner Andy Ruzich to talk about local food and happenings. We’re here to talk food, so can you tell us

Dine around the world in Takapuna!

Bon appetit! If you’re looking to eat your way around the world in style, you’ve come to the right place. Takapuna is home to a wicked range of excellent quality international restaurants. In celebration of Taste of Takapuna this month, let’s take a quick world tour right here on the Shore! Japan Get ready for the freshest of fresh fish and premium sake – welcome to Tokyo! Well, Tokyo Bay in Takapuna. The restaurant’s Chef Chikara Sato is one of the most skilled sushi chefs ever to have worked in New Zealand, and has the rare honour of being licensed to prepare the potentially deadly fugu blowfish. So it goes without saying the sushi and sashimi here are mind-blowingly good, but don’t miss out on

Allergy-friendly dining in Takapuna

It’s extra special when restaurants and eateries go the extra mile to accommodate your dietary needs. It makes you want to go up to your faves and hug the very building they’re in, right before you go and tell absolutely everybody you know about how great they are. So, check out how great these local Takapuna businesses are at looking after those of us with allergies and intolerances! Street Organics This little gem never met a food preference it didn’t like, so if you have one, you’re about to find a new true love. Street Organics caters for gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, keto, and even sufferers of IBS. The café specialises in fab brekkie and brunch, and the wine list is also totally organic

Shane Cortese shares his top food and coffee spots

As we launch our annual Taste of Takapuna celebration of eating and drinking around Takapuna Beach, actor and Harcourts auctioneer Shane Cortese tell us his favourite spots to grab a beer and a pizza, burgers and coffee. A NIGHT OUT “I’m a great lover of shared foods, platters and Italian. So there’s one particular place in Takapuna I go to, it’s a place called Botticelli,” Shane says. “You go in and everybody knows everyone, you walk in the door and they know what you’re ordering. After auctions, we go there on Friday night in Takapuna and have a really good time. “It’s not a massive bar, it’s a small bar. People walk by and say ‘G’day’ while you’re there. Then on the other side of

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