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Nothing beats a cold treat on a hot day, and Takapuna has all the best frozen food joints in Auckland. So while you’re out enjoying the local sights, head down to Hurstmere Road and The Promenade – Takapuna’s sweet treat central, and grab a toothsome delight from these excellent outlets. Mövenpick Superstar Swiss ice cream maker, Mövenpick is a community favourite, and people come from all over the North Shore to get a cone. It’s rocking a mouthwatering selection of natural ice creams and sorbets served in freshly baked waffle cones, with tempting flavours including macadamia dulce de leche and tiramisu.  Duck Island Ice Cream We’re also lucky enough to have Waikato-bred ice cream extraordinaire Duck Island Ice Cream. Yes, it’s got scoops, but the

We are so incredibly excited, humbled and proud to share that the Takapuna Beach Business Association has won two amazing awards this year! 2degrees Auckland Business Awards (North & West) – Excellence in Community Contribution Takapuna Beach Business Association is thrilled to share that we have WON the award for ‘Community Contribution’ at the 2Degrees Auckland Business Awards on Thursday 17th October! The TBBA Board has had a strong commitment to improving and supporting local businesses, schools, and the community through advocacy, events, marketing and services, so its an absolute honour to be recognised in these prestigious awards, especially in this category. We wish to thank everyone who has supported the association, whether that’s through sponsorship, being involved in our events or simply sharing our

It’s time to take yourself to the next level. Achieve your athletic goal, improve your wellbeing, or get in shape to hit Takapuna Beach when summer rolls around. Whether you’re a weightlifting warrior or treadmill champ, there’s guaranteed to be a gym or fitness centre that’s perfect for your workout style. Keen for some fresh air? Takapuna is the best spot in Auckland to hit the beach for a run, swim, paddleboard, or even an outdoor yoga class. Pair a great workout with some post-sweat session fuel from Together Bespoke Catering, Street Organics or Mimosa, and a recovery session at Slowe Studio or O-Studio Takapuna, and you’ve get yourself a complete self-care morning or afternoon, that’s sure to leave you summer-ready in no time! Hit

Go on. Spoil yourself with these fantastic self-care treatments in Takapuna. 1 – Experience nail precision at PD Nails Grab a girlfriend and head to PD Nails for an afternoon. The friendly team will make your nails look ultra special with unique nail art, bold beautiful colours and some pretty sweet designs. It’s like having your own glam squad. 2 – They’ll think you’re born with these lashes Ready to wake up with perfect lashes? Head to Lashes by Hayley for thickening and lengthening your natural eyelashes. You can also get a lash lift giving you a natural curl that lasts for two months. Fancy a little nail artistry while you’re at it? Lashes by Hayley can help with that too.  3 – Your one

THANK YOU to everyone that shopped in Takapuna and entered the competition – we wish there were more prizes to give away, but we can’t wait to do it all again next year!  It’s with great pleasure that we can introduce our 2024 Shop and Win WINNERS – Congratulations to: Vanessa Guyton won herself a fabulous week in Fiji after shopping at Farmers Takapuna!  Catherine Matthews (shopped at Crawshaw Opticians and Optometrists), Johanna Wrack (shopped at Shampoo N Things) and Margaret O’Sullivan (shopped at Harbour Hospice) all won a $500 Shore City Shopping Centre voucher. Sophie Russel won a $500 Mortimer Hirst Eyecare & Eyewear Est. 1951 voucher (shopped at Look Smart Alterations) Suzanne Moore won a $200 Takapuna Restaurant voucher (shopped at Farmers) Elaine

The bob is back, baby! The days are getting longer, and it’s time to refresh your spring look. I Love Takapuna has the inside scoop on how to revitalise your locks. With an impressive number of Auckland barbers and hair salons to choose from, you’ll be rocking a new look in no time. Cuts Bob cuts have seen plenty of reinventions over the years and that trend is continuing as celebrities around the world are once again seduced by the bob. Hi, Kim Kardashian and Zendaya! Let’s be honest, a classic never truly goes out of fashion. If you’re into a chin-grazer or a more rounded soft number, working with a professional stylist will curate a look that can go from day to night with