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Asbestos-containing material washing up on some east Auckland beaches
Auckland Council is aware that pieces of asbestos-containing material (ACM) have been washing up along Auckland’s eastern coastline.
Volunteers restore park, vandalism threatens progress
Friends of Churchill Park help with the planting, pest and weed control in Glendowie's largest park.
Walker’s bequest to enhance Ōrākei pathways
A keen walker who loved the outdoors has bequeathed her estate to the Ōrākei Local Board to be used for the development and maintenance of walkways and pathways.
Ōrākei: Five initiatives for our environment (and how you can help)
We are privileged to share our neighbourhoods with diverse landscapes and ecosystems, from beaches and forests to wetlands and hilltops.
Ōrākei, do we have our priorities right?
Why you should take part in the Annual Plan consultation?
Remuera restoration: historic train station gets critical restoration funding
The Remuera train station – one of the most significant remaining suburban railway buildings in New Zealand – is getting key restoration funding after a long delay.
Connecting youth in Ōrākei
Last year, Youth of Ōrākei reached more than 8,000 local youth, creating meaningful opportunities for them to be involved in the community.
5 things to help you make the most of Ōrākei this summer
Discover our top picks to make the most of what’s happening over summer in Ōrākei
Events
School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure
Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships!
Matariki Remembrance
Join us as we honour the past and look ahead to the future, this Māori New Year, guided by the st...
Time Travellers' Quiz
See if you've got what it takes to crack the Time Traveller's Quiz and be in to win!
Walk on the wild side: Gallery encounters
These school holidays, step into a world where museum specimens come to life through story, imagi...
Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.
Looking back to move forward: The call of pōhutukawa
Discover the meaning and practices surrounding Matariki.
Ōrākei waiata performance
All are welcome to enjoy a lunch-time musical interlude in honour of Matariki.