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Have your say 18 Apr 2019

Local board urges community to feed back on proposals

Residents and business owners are urged to have their say on proposed changes for St Heliers and Mission Bay by 30 April.

Community 17 Apr 2019

Creative collaboration inspires Remuera playground

Students from St Kentigern Girls’ School have designed their local playground with support from Ōrākei Local Board.

Dogs 21 Mar 2019

Local board supporting dog safety training for children

Ōrākei Local Board says education for children and young people is key to avoiding preventable dog bites.

Community 14 Mar 2019

Why do we fly kites at Matariki?

Join in this Māori tradition at the three Manu Aute Kite Day events this Sunday.

Arts 8 Mar 2019

Art trail and exhibition opens in St Heliers this week

Ōrākei Local Board is supporting businesses and the arts to thrive in St Heliers.

Environment 5 Mar 2019

Remuera tree with Dutch elm disease to be removed

An elm tree on Benson Road in Remuera will be removed after being found to have Dutch elm disease.

Heritage 4 Mar 2019

Historic church windows get new life thanks to heritage grant

Grand stained-glass windows to let the light shine for another 100 years thanks to heritage programme grant.

Environment 28 Feb 2019

Water testing shows Ōrākei Basin safe for people and dogs

Water at Ōrākei Basin has been given the all clear following testing for toxins undertaken last week.

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.