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Luci Marshall Rise & Shine PR
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Luci Marshall on Mornings, Musings, and the Best Matcha on the Shore

Chloe Withrington The Traitors
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Beach Haven’s Chloe Wins TV’s The Traitors

Free July School Holidays
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North Shore School Holidays: Free Things to Do This July

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The North Shore Mortgage Adviser Who Sees More Than Just the Loan

Luci Marshall Rise & Shine PR

Luci Marshall on Mornings, Musings, and the Best Matcha on the Shore

Chloe Withrington The Traitors

Beach Haven’s Chloe Wins TV’s The Traitors

Free July School Holidays

North Shore School Holidays: Free Things to Do This July

The North Shore Mortgage Adviser Who Sees More Than Just the Loan

Luci Marshall Rise & Shine PR

Luci Marshall on Mornings, Musings, and the Best Matcha on the Shore

Free July School Holidays

North Shore School Holidays: Free Things to Do This July

Toni Street The Drift

Toni Street on Her Fave North Shore Beaches

Take a Seat! Coveted Styles of Occasional Chairs

Witchery Milford Centre

Your Lunch Break Just Got Dangerous: Witchery Opens at Milford Centre

Ben Potter on the Gems of Devonport

7 Knits Worth Considering This Winter
Lifestyle

7 Knits Worth Considering This Winter

Knits from our favourite North Shore stores, each one worth a spot in your wardrobe.

Luci Marshall on Mornings, Musings, and the Best Matcha on the Shore
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Luci Marshall on Mornings, Musings, and the Best Matcha on the Shore

Rise & Shine founder Luci Marshall knows exactly what makes life good on the Shore.

North Shore School Holidays: Free Things to Do This July
FamilyWhat's On

North Shore School Holidays: Free Things to Do This July

Skip the endless spending and still keep your sanity these school holidays - yes, really.

North Shore Matariki Events Worth Rugging Up For
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North Shore Matariki Events Worth Rugging Up For

Matariki ki te Rangi brings stargazing, markets and bridge light shows to the North Shore

The North Shore Mortgage Adviser Who Sees More Than Just the Loan
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The North Shore Mortgage Adviser Who Sees More Than Just the Loan

North Shore lending adviser Steve Howe brings friendly, CFO-level financial expertise to everyday Auckland homeowners.

Beach Haven’s Chloe Wins TV’s The Traitors
People

Beach Haven’s Chloe Wins TV’s The Traitors

She won Three's reality TV show, and watching it back was a whole different experience.

Your Lunch Break Just Got Dangerous: Witchery Opens at Milford Centre
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Your Lunch Break Just Got Dangerous: Witchery Opens at Milford Centre

Workwear, weekend staples, statement pieces - all of it, just minutes from your front door.

I Booked a Local Facial. I Left Feeling Like I’d Had a Full Night’s Sleep
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I Booked a Local Facial. I Left Feeling Like I’d Had a Full Night’s Sleep

The incredible bespoke facial that isn't just a treatment, it's an hour of genuine restoration.

Hairdresser & Humanitarian: Gail Martin Proves Salons Can Do Good
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Hairdresser & Humanitarian: Gail Martin Proves Salons Can Do Good

The local hairdresser who cuts with purpose and shows up for her community. When you

The Lake Road Choke Point is Getting a Makeover
BusinessLifestyle

The Lake Road Choke Point is Getting a Makeover

AT is finally fixing Lake Road's notorious Belmont bottleneck. Have your say by June 21.

What Budget 2026 Actually Means for Your North Shore Business
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What Budget 2026 Actually Means for Your North Shore Business

The budget has small business wins - but don't mistake support for a productivity plan.

The Long Way Home: Andrew Clapham’s Story of Resilience
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The Long Way Home: Andrew Clapham’s Story of Resilience

A global career in food and he's opened a living room style Bistro in Birkenhead

Moxie’s Chef Gains National Recognition
People

Moxie’s Chef Gains National Recognition

Shining a light on the thoughtful, produce-led cooking that us locals already know and love.

Tamsin Morgan on Living Well on the Shore
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Tamsin Morgan on Living Well on the Shore

She's spent two decades on the Shore, Tamsin Morgan knows exactly how to live well.

Pro Tips: How to Keep Your Skin Healthy This Winter
Wellbeing

Pro Tips: How to Keep Your Skin Healthy This Winter

As the temperature drops and the heating goes on, your skin is quietly working overtime.

4 of the Best Inner North Shore Markets
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4 of the Best Inner North Shore Markets

Fresh produce, handmade crafts, street food or just a browse? There's a market for you.

Toni Street on Her Fave North Shore Beaches
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Toni Street on Her Fave North Shore Beaches

Radio host, mum, netball coach - Toni Street lives her best life on the Shore.

Take a Seat! Coveted Styles of Occasional Chairs
Lifestyle

Take a Seat! Coveted Styles of Occasional Chairs

The chair that can transform a room, and where to find it close to home.

What’s For Dinner? Chilli Prawn Tostadas
Lifestyle

What’s For Dinner? Chilli Prawn Tostadas

Move over tacos. Your hotter, more sophisticated older sister has arrived and she means business.

Winter’s Arrived: Here’s How To Protect Your Garden
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Winter’s Arrived: Here’s How To Protect Your Garden

A North Shore gardening expert shares the winter secrets your garden has been waiting for.

Birkenhead’s Bush Gem You Need to Walk
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Birkenhead’s Bush Gem You Need to Walk

Wild, beautiful bush is hiding just minutes from your North Shore front door - seriously!

✨ WIN! ✨ We've teamed up with Miller Road Fragran ✨ WIN! ✨

We've teamed up with Miller Road Fragrances to give one lucky winner a spot at a Fragrance Workshop, where you'll craft your own signature scent, guided by expert perfumers.

To enter:
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✨ Follow @thedrift.northshore and @millerroadfragrances 
✨ Tag a North Shore local

One comment and tag = one entry. This is running across both Facebook and Instagram, so enter on either (or both!) for a chance to win.

Prize: 1x ticket to The Miller Road Fragrance Workshop (RRP $169). Prize cannot be exchanged for cash or any other product/equivalent value. Winner will be announced on The Drift's Instagram on Sunday 19th July. Not affiliated with Instagram/Meta.

Good luck!
✨ 18 years, three homes, zero desire to leave Nort ✨ 18 years, three homes, zero desire to leave Northcote Point. @riseandshinepr founder @luci_jean shares her North Shore go-tos: almond flat whites at @duo.nz, Le Roys Bush walks with her dog Charlie, and her current dinner obsession at @sfera.trattoria . ✨

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School holidays don’t have to break the bank 🙌 We’ School holidays don’t have to break the bank 🙌 We’ve rounded up the best FREE things to do with the kids on the North Shore these holidays — from Matariki celebrations to markets and more. Two weeks, zero excuses to be bored (or broke). Link in bio and first comment for the full list 👇

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🌌 Rug up, North Shore — Matariki is here. From a D 🌌 Rug up, North Shore — Matariki is here. From a Devonport star hunt through shop windows to telescope nights in Birkenhead and the Harbour Bridge lighting up for Ahi Kā roa, there’s a whole lineup worth braving the winter chill for. Long weekend sorted. 🔗 Link in bio for the full guide.#thedrift #northshore #auckland #Matariki #maorinewyear
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