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Heritage 3 Nov 2015

Biddick’s Bay history revealed

A family’s historic connection with a bay in the Orākei Local Board area has been officially recognised.

Community 28 Oct 2015

Running for Auckland Council?

Want to be more directly involved in decisions that will help make Auckland a great place to live? Consider running as a candidate in the next council elections.

Cycling 21 Oct 2015

Construction starts on Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive cycle path

Construction is starting on one of Auckland’s biggest ever walking and cycling projects, connecting Auckland’s eastern suburbs to the Waitematā Harbour.

Community 9 Oct 2015

Safer streets together

Orākei suburb is a safer place thanks to a newly established community patrol.

Community 29 Sep 2015

We remember, 100 years since Gallipoli

Orākei Local Board has commissioned research to honour servicemen and women from the area who died during the First World War.

Playgrounds 29 Sep 2015

Meet a Mission Bay dragon

The dragon that makes its home near the swings at Mission Bay’s Patteson Avenue Reserve now has a name.

Community 28 Sep 2015

Flex your green fingers

Auckland Council offers free workshops, run by the Compost Collective, that will get you started with composting and teach you how to put the goodness back into your garden.

Events

13 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

Free performance and workshops

Come along for two days of fun and frivolity in the school holidays.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Bookclub

Come along to Remuera Library and be part of our Bookclub.

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

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.

19 Apr 2026

Ōrākei Enviro Forum 2026

Join Ōrākei Local Board and passionate nature advocates for a heart-led afternoon celebrating the...

25 Feb 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Death Cafe - Remuera

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

03 May 2026

Archaeology week talk

Learn more about what has been found, and what has not been found.

06 May 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The class will take place in the atmospheric Billard House, and in the gardens.