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Isn’t autumn delicious? We just love hunkering down in a lovely warm restaurant, ordering a plate of something savoury and satisfying. So, just for you, we’ve hunted out eight top Takapuna spots to eat up hearty and watch the raindrops run down the windows. 1. Dinner and dessert at Regatta Bar & Eatery You can’t beat a sea view at any time of year, especially when you can dine on something delectable. With panoramic glass to see the weather (and heaters to stop you feeling it), Regatta is the perfect spot to snug up. We’re picking the beef short rib with tasty parmesan polenta and eggplant relish and rounding out with the indulgent baked belgian chocolate custard – and we’re asking for a little extra

As we head in to the cooler months of the year, we know it can be a little harder to find the motivation to go out – so we thought we’d make it easier and give away some FREE movie dates! We’re teaming up with the wonderful crew at Takapuna Beachside Cinema to give away a cinema’s-worth of double-passes (100 tickets! 😮) to one of FOUR movie screenings! All you need to do is REGISTER BELOW for the ballot, and you’re in the draw! There will be FOUR movie screenings, and and a new ballot will open for each individual screening. Recipients will be drawn at random the Friday before the movie date. If you’re a lucky recipient – we ask that you please head out for

Looking for some local family fun to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Takapuna has you covered. There are so many things to do in Takapuna that are perfect for school holiday adventures – check out our handy list of ideas and places to go! I Love Takapuna Easter Activity Trail We’re running our famous Easter Activity Trail ALL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS LONG! HOW TO PLAY:1 – register and pick up your map from SHORE CITY (level 2, Customer Service desk, at the top of the escalator)2 – follow the map around Takapuna and complete the activities at each location to receive a stamp3 – make your way back to Shore City Customer Service desk to receive your Easter Treat! The activity trail will be running

It’s tax time! Get your books in order with these local accounting services. Simplify your taxes with top Auckland accounting firms, right here in Takapuna. It’s the time of year to get your ducks in a row – and no, we’re not talking delicious Duck Island ice creams. We’re talking taxes. Fortunately we’re here with seven outstanding accounting businesses that make taxes a cinch. And with offices in Takapuna, you won’t even have to cross the bridge to get your books in order for the end of financial year. BDO: The heavyweights Right here on the North Shore, international accounting network BDO stands tall with its extensive auditing and accounting expertise. Catering to business owners, corporates, and entrepreneurs, BDO’s office in Takapuna is a hub

It’s a new year and Takapuna is positively bustling – new square, new treats, new studios, oh my! So read on for our rundown of the best of what’s fresh, and make a date to check it out yourself. Waiwharariki Anzac Square Out with the car parks, in with a beautiful new public space. Waiwharariki Anzac Square has been a delightful addition to the Takapuna cityscape this summer, replete with an artistically splashy water feature to cool off the summer heat.  This is a special part of Auckland, perfect for cute little festivals and markets. We love how the space flows and makes room for people to hang out, it really ties Takapuna together. The best new treats and places to taste Get a little

This time of year in the North Shore feels a little special. Long, languid afternoons that turn into beautiful warm nights, time for yourself, your friends, your family.  It’s the perfect time for post work treats and a little fun before calling it a night. We get that sweet long summer, December to April, so let’s make the most of it! Treat yourself to a Duck Island ice cream Ice cream and summer evening walks on the beach – try and name a better combo. Duck Island Takapuna delivers in spades (scoops?), with top notch cones, old-school ice cream sandwiches and milkshakes. Going gluten free? Ditched the dairy? Duck Island has you covered with deliciously clever vegan and allergy friendly options. Picnic, fun and games

2024 ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED! Thank you to all those that entered – we are currently going through the amazing entries, and will announce the winners very soon! You can check back on this page for the winners, or keep an eye on our social pages for the announcements. Good luck! Are you a budding photographer? Have you taken some epic photos this summer? We want to see them! We want to see your best picture from your Summer in Takapuna – it could be the epic afternoon on Takapuna Beach with your friends or family, the kids having the best time on the playground, the most delicious meal you’ve had at one of Takapuna’s amazing eateries, the sunrise from your morning walk along Takapuna

We reckon there’s no better place to live than right here in Takapuna. With so many cool things to see and do, here are just five of our top reasons to call this corner of the country home. Eating and drinking Takapuna boasts a plethora of places to eat and drink, with cafés, bars and restaurants to suit every taste bud. Take a stroll down Eat Street: Fortieth & Hurstmere – a groovy laneway home to seven of the best Takapuna eateries, or head to Regatta Bar & Eatery to enjoy a delicious meal on the beachside deck, taking in the stunning views of Takapuna Beach. With trendy bars, chic cafés, tasty takeaways and world flavours – including South-East Asian, Japanese, Colombian, and Italian all