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Community 27 Jan 2021

Ōrākei Local Board launches noise complaint campaign

Local families and business are being called on to help reduce nuisance noise in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

1 Dec 2020

Discovering the depths of Ōrākei

Ōrākei Local Board members were invited 30 meters underground to explore Watercare wastewater project and what they found was impressive.

Community 17 Nov 2020

Environment Forum a first for Ōrākei

The inaugural Environment Forum for Ōrākei Local Board was held earlier this month and has set the standard for an annual event going forward.

Transport 10 Nov 2020

New safety improvements proposed for Mission Bay

Auckland Transport is asking for feedback on a new proposal to improve safety through Mission Bay.

Environment 21 Oct 2020

Amphibious dredge put to work at Waiatarua

Visitors to Orakei’s popular Waiatarua Reserve were witness to some pretty impressive works recently when a sediment removal project required unique machinery.

Transport 12 Oct 2020

Proposed new safety plan for St Heliers Village

Have your say until 2 November on a new proposed safety plan for St Heliers Village.

Community 6 Oct 2020

Ōrākei CAB finds the perfect match

The Citizen Advice Bureau and Ōrākei Community Centre have joined forces to continue providing help and services to Ōrākei locals.

Heritage 18 Sep 2020

Old-school cool for St Heliers Library

St Heliers Community Library is going back to its original 1920s colours with a fresh coat of paint as part of its general maintenance programme.

Events

25 Feb 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Death Cafe - Remuera

It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.

28 May 2026

Poetry evening

Enjoy five local poets read some of their work.

28 May 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Highwic up close house tour

Get up close and learn more about the lives of the pioneering Buckland family who lived at Highwi...

22 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Scrabble Club

Come along, meet others and play a good game!

30 May 2026 - 08 Aug 2026

Tūpuna Maunga community planting days

Join our team for a day of native planting on a tūpuna maunga (ancestral mountain).

01 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Plant More Natives

Help Tāmaki Makaurau's environment thrive by planting a free native seedling at home!

03 Jun 2026 - 04 Nov 2026

Coal range baking

Watch as our volunteers recreate traditional Victorian recipes.

15 Jan 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Knitting Group - Remuera Library

Come along and meet fellow knitters and enjoy a cup of coffee while you knit and talk.