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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 RedRoom 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 the

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

Takapuna has us spoilt for choice with the many wonderful places you can catch up and hang out with your friends and whānau. We’ve picked some of our favourite low-key places to visit – you’re bound to find something perfect for the occasion. Be prepared for some proper memory-making moments, top conversations, a few wins from your favourite sporting team and good ol’ good times. Bars with the crew If you’re after a venue with stunning ocean scenery and inspirational views, you can’t go past Regatta Bar and Eatery. Overlooking Takapuna beach and the Hauraki Gulf, incredible food is not the only thing Regatta will be serving up. Order a few share plates among you, grab a cocktail – the bar team are mixing up

Hey you! You’ve been working hard this morning, and now it’s that most special time of day – lunch time. Collar your favourite co-worker and head out for something good in Takapuna. And if you’re looking for some inspiration, here’s a wee list of eateries we rate. The dollars count these days, so we’ve picked places where you’ll get change from a twenty. Local, delicious, and easy on the wallet. Bian Sushi – DIY sushi platter Keep it straight with classic salmon and teriyaki chicken, or pick a couple of tasty oddballs like oyster or ginger carrot. Bian Sushi lets you build your own ideal sushi plate, piece by piece (we’ve budgeted $18 for ten pieces). Like your sushi with whole foods? Bian Sushi can

Takapuna is a grrreat place for you and your doggo – featuring Auckland’s favourite dog-walking beach and a ton of pup-friendly cafes and bars.  And it’s even better at Takapuna Beach in winter time. With extra long dog-walking hours, you can hit the beach any time of day – just keep them on lead between 10am and 2pm. Grab a takeaway coffee at any one of our fantastic local cafés and hit the sand! Or, make it a lunch date – St Leonards Beach is open for off-leash exercise all day. Check the tides first, as high tide doesn’t leave too much beach to play on. Done with the run? Time for a refreshing bevvie. And, helpfully, we’ve put together the best spots to treat

We’ve got the financial advisors for you! When we can, us Kiwis love putting cash in the bank. Had a chunky payday from that overtime you did last month? Park that in the savings account. Flicked an old pair of skis on Facebook Marketplace? Nice, that’ll go in.  But what if you could grow your nest egg a little faster? When it comes to how we handle our money, a little professional help can go a long way. Luckily, we have some of Auckland’s most clued-up financial services for you, right here in Takapuna. Financial advice for every stage of life First off the rank for financial success usually looks an awful lot like your first home. Stop in at the ShareNZ Takapuna office for