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

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.

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

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.

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 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
People

Tamsin Morgan on Living Well on the Shore

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

Toni Street on Her Fave North Shore Beaches
People

Toni Street on Her Fave North Shore Beaches

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

The Quiet Cool of Knowing Your Locals
People

The Quiet Cool of Knowing Your Locals

There's a moment when a place stops being somewhere you go and becomes home. Maybe

Ben Potter on the Gems of Devonport
People

Ben Potter on the Gems of Devonport

Ben Potter was raised on the North Shore, never left - and knows exactly why.

✨ 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:
✨ Like this post
✨ 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 . ✨

Coffee. Community. A commute that’s basically a stroll. This is what “living local” actually looks like.

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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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