This month, discover a Taste of Takapuna! We’re celebrating all our wonderful hospitality businesses this October – we’re featuring them on our website, we’re sharing their stories, and making it even easier for you to support local this month! Visit our website ilovetakapuna.co.nz to check out all the featured business profiles, read about some of the faces and talents behind your favourite places, and maybe discover somewhere new to try!

You can also VOTE NOW for your favourite local hospitality business in the third annual Taste of Takapuna Peoples’ Choice Awards! We’re giving you the ability to share the love to some of your favourite spots in Takapuna and nominate them in six different categories: Best Café, Best Restaurant, Best Takeaway, Best Coffee, Best Drinks and Best Sweet Treats! It’s all up to you – let us know your go-to spots, and they could win their category! We are also giving away prizes to some lucky voters! As a thank you for showing your support and voting for your faves, we will be giving away a $500, $300 and $200 Takapuna dining voucher to three different voters – so make sure you get your votes in now! Voting closes on Tuesday 31 October.
Before you know it, the spring days have flown by and it’s already time to start thinking about Christmas! The annual I Love Takapuna Christmas Festival is back on Saturday 2 December and will be held in the brand new Waiwharariki Anzac Square! We will also have a wonderful boutique market right along Hurstmere Road (from Lake Rd intersection to Anzac St roundabout), as well as the usual kids' activities, entertainment and shows, plus an opportunity to meet Santa Claus! Make sure you keep an eye on our social media for event updates and details: @SunshineEventsNZ on Facebook and Instagram.
Why not get out and make the most of these longer nights and the improving weather – head out with the family, some friends and your four-legged friends and re-explore the breathtaking coastal beachside walk from Takapuna to Milford, known as the ‘lava’ trail! This can be walked at any tide (should provide a good 45 minute walk each way). It winds its way over rocks, along beaches, and interesting pathways, overlooking the Hauraki Gulf and out to Rangitoto Island the entire way. Or pack a picnic, grab some takeaways and a blanket and head over to the shores of Lake Pupuke for a little evening by the lake and explore The PumpHouse grounds.
We’re gearing up for a fantastic summer of scheduled events too – so keep an eye out on our social channels and sign up to our fortnightly newsletter (at www.ilovetakapuna.co.nz) to keep up to date with ALL the things happening in Takapuna this summer!
Whatever you’re up to or enjoying in Takapuna, we’d love to see it (the dogs you meet, the places and businesses you love to visit, or your favourite spot to relax for a moment!), so please tag us:
@ilovetakapuna when posting on social media and we might just re-share your snaps! So dust off your jandals, apply that sunblock and see you in Takapuna!