The Drift is your local guide to the best of Auckland’s inner North Shore: the people, places, food, and stories that make this corner of the city worth knowing. We’d love to hear from you.
Pamela McIntosh
Founder | Content & Partnerships Manager
Birkenhead, Auckland
📧 hello@thedrift.co.nz
📱 022 639 0461
Work With Us
If you’re a local business interested in partnering with The Drift (whether that’s editorial features, directory listings, sponsored content, or events) get in touch. We work with brands and businesses that genuinely serve the inner North Shore community. Reach out at hello@thedrift.co.nz.
Contribute
We love publishing voices from our community. If you have an article, opinion piece, or listicle you’d like to share with The Drift’s North Shore audience, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re a local expert, a passionate resident, or just someone with something worth saying – pitch us your idea or send your piece to hello@thedrift.co.nz and we’ll be in touch.
Directory Listing
Generally, our Directory Listings form part of our wider partnership package, but if you’re interested in a Business Directory only (there is an annual fee), email us at hello@thedrift.co.nz.
Babysitters Listing (free!)
Are you a babysitter? Email us at hello@thedrift.co.nz and we’ll add you to the directory:
– your name
– age
– experience
– suburbs you cover
– photos (landscape is preferred)
– contact details (email/phone)
Got a story tip?
Know someone worth featuring, a hidden gem we should visit, or a local issue we should cover? We’re always looking for leads from people who know this place well. Reach out at hello@thedrift.co.nz and let’s talk.