ILOVETAKAPUNA: NEWS
Talking Takapuna… your ultimate destination While the weather cools down and the evenings get darker, Takapuna is still the place to be! You’ll find plenty of warm winter fashion additions at the many retail outlets throughout Shore City Shopping Centre, or along Hurstmere Road. Head in and check out the warm coats and jackets from Cue or Portmans, or grab some new winter boots from Mi Piaci. Just Jeans will have all the family’s denimwear needs, or pop in to Augustine on Hurstmere Rd to add a pop of colour to your winter wardrobe! Merrell has all the gear to keep you dry and warm on your outdoor adventures, and Farmers has all you need to bundle up the kids this winter! This month we also celebrate those special ladies in our lives – our Mothers. Whether you’re a mum of young or old, a mum-to-be, a surrogate mum, a step-mum AKA bonus-mum, a fur-mum, a foster mum, an angel mum, a grandma or simply the “mum” of your friend group – we love you, we appreciate you, and we hope you have a lovely Mother’s Day!
Look after your mental health, refresh the brain and body and rug up for a brisk winter’s walk along Takapuna Beach… We know these winter months can be tough. It’s easy to simply stay home, curl up on the couch and binge watch the latest Netflix series and pretend the rest of the world doesn’t exist. But we want to encourage you to do more than that this winter. Look after your mental health, refresh the brain and body and rug up for a brisk winter’s walk along Takapuna Beach, with a hot beverage from your favourite coffee spot to warm your hands. Or simply take a book or meet a friend at a café and treat yourself to that delicious looking muffin. Or if you’re after some active relaxing – Takapuna is home to Studio Pilates, Flourish Yoga, Kia Kaha Studios, Pilates Unlimited and Golden Yogi, as well as many full gyms! Make sure you check out Les Mills, AllFit, Anytime Fitness, Jetts, Vision PT and Flex Fitness to get your gym fix this winter. If it’s relaxation of the mind, body and soul you’re after this winter – look no further than the incredible iKoi Spa on Huron Street. At this hidden sanctuary in the heart of Takapuna, treat yourself and experience New Zealand’s first and only Enzyme Spa, or a selection of specialty massage therapy, hydrating body treatments and luxurious facials.
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Laughter is also a great way to warm up, and the Bruce Mason Centre Comedy Club are bringing you a barrel of it with the Comedy All Stars shows! Running from the 7th to 22nd of May, head into the Bruce Mason Centre for some of the very best local talent including Ben Hurley, Paul Ego, Michele A’Court, Brendhan Lovegrove and more! No matter the weather or temperature, there is always something to do and see in Takapuna! Don’t forget that you can stay up to date with all things happening and going on in Takapuna on our social channels and our website: visit www.ilovetakapuna.co.nz, or search “I Love Takapuna” on Facebook and Instagram. We also love to see your favourite snaps or pictures of what you get up to in Takapuna (or places and businesses you love to visit!), so please tag us: @ilovetakapuna and we might just re-share your snaps!
EVENTS: MAY / JUNE • 1 May - Bruce Mason Centre: Queen: It's A Kinda Magic • 2 May - Bruce Mason Centre: ASO: Happy Birthday Mr Beethoven! • 6-16 May - The PumpHouse: Shirley Valentine • 7 May - Bruce Mason Centre: Urzila Carlson - All the Rage Returns • 7-22 May - Bruce Mason Centre: Comedy All Stars at the Bruce Mason Centre Comedy Club • 8 May - Takapuna Poetry Tour - Urban Walking Festival • 10 May – Bruce Mason Centre: Morning Melodies – Gitbox Rebellion • 9 May - St George's Presbyterian Church: Fields & Feathers • 20-21 May - The PumpHouse: Random Fairytale Generator - A New Tale Every Time • 22 May - The PumpHouse: Piano Concerto Final with Devonport Chamber Orchestra • 23 May - The PumpHouse: The Word is Love • 23 May -The PumpHouse Theatre Open Day • 4-6 June – Bruce Mason Centre: Seussical the Musical • 10 June – The PumpHouse: The Soldier’s Tale • 10-12 June – Bruce Mason Centre: The Pink Floyd Experience • 13 June – The PumpHouse: Code-Switch • 15-18 June – The PumpHouse: Rosmini College - Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? • 20 June – Bruce Mason Centre: Mansfield – In Her Own Words • 25 June – Bruce Mason Centre: Seasons • 26 June – Bruce Mason Centre: The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond
Check out all the fantastic photos shared to us by fellow Takapuna lovers! Tag us @ilovetakapuna or use #ilovetakapuna on Instagram to share your pics with us.
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