Kaipātiki Local Board
Community Organisation
Community Organisation
The inner Waitemata Harbour suburbs of Beach Haven, Birkenhead, Chatswood, Birkdale, Northcote Peninsula, Glenfield, Hillcrest and Marlborough make up the Kaipātiki local board area. It is bounded by the Northern Motorway to the east.
The southern coastal suburbs are well established, with a number of reserves and walkways. This area also has some heritage-protected sites. The central and northern suburbs are ethnically diverse.
Town centres in the local board area include the Birkenhead Shopping Centre and the multi-cultural retail hub at Northcote (featuring many Asian food outlets). Industrial areas and retail exist in Wairau Valley and Glenfield. The North Shore campus of AUT University is located on Akoranga Drive, Northcote. The Chelsea Estate Heritage Park and Sugar Refinery along with Shoal Bay provide stunning coastal views and prospects of central Auckland.
