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Transport 27 Jun 2017

This link will improve cycling in Ōrākei

Ōrākei Local Board has decided to advocate strongly for a cycling and pedestrian link to run from the area around Gowing Drive to the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path.

Heritage 23 Jun 2017

Flashback Friday: Mission Bay, then and now

This popular central Auckland beach was as beloved at the turn of the 20th Century as it is today – but did you know it was also once home to a flying school?

Community 30 May 2017

QUIZ! How well do you know the Ōrākei Local Board area?

Our State of Auckland report cards have information on Auckland’s freshwater, marine, air and terrestrial environments in your local area, as well as reporting on the region’s capacity for growth, its demographics and its quality of life.

Arts 23 May 2017

Beau Monga headlines Urbanesia's Pacific Day Out

The X-Factor winner will be one of the star attractions at this exciting event, celebrating contemporary Pacific art and culture.

Cycling 3 Feb 2017

Glen Innes – Tāmaki Drive shared path opens

The first stage of the $46 million Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive shared path opened late last year.

Transport 31 Jan 2017

Tāmaki Drive improvements get the go-ahead

An independent hearings panel has given the go-ahead for safety improvements at one of Auckland's most dangerous intersections.

Food / Drink 20 Dec 2016

Mission Bay’s wider footpaths good news for summer dining

Work on upgrading the footpath of one of Auckland’s busiest al fresco dining areas has been completed in time for the busy season.

Walkways 9 Dec 2016

Stage one of scenic walking and cycling route opens

Mayor Phil Goff and Transport Minister Simon Bridges have opened stage one of the Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive Shared Path.

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.