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Compliance wardens boost community safety in Ōrākei
Two council compliance wardens have been assigned specifically to the Ōrākei Local Board area thanks to its funding.
200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections
Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.
Local elections: Can Auckland count on you?
Voting papers are being sent to enrolled voters between September 9 -22 so they can choose Auckland’s champions.
Who represents you?
The best news about these elections so far is that Aucklanders have more to choose from, with a record number of candidates nominated since 2013.
Who ticks your boxes in Auckland local elections?
Voting in the local elections opens on Tuesday 9 September and Aucklanders are invited to check out the candidate catalogue to learn about candidates.
Candidates confirmed
Auckland elections candidates have been announced. Who will you vote for?
A total of 477 nominations for Auckland Elections 2025 were received as at midday Friday 1 August when nominations closed.
Community organisation’s efforts help bird populations grow
Bird populations in Ōrākei and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki are growing with a helping hand from Eastern Bays Songbird Project.
Auckland's elections candidate numbers trending up from 2022
Nominations received so far for candidates standing in Auckland local elections are up from this time last elections.
Events
Free performance and workshops
Come along for two days of fun and frivolity in the school holidays.
Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.
Knitting Group - Remuera Library
Come along and meet fellow knitters and enjoy a cup of coffee while you knit and talk.
Ōrākei Enviro Forum 2026
Join Ōrākei Local Board and passionate nature advocates for a heart-led afternoon celebrating the...
Death Cafe - Remuera
It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
Archaeology week talk
Learn more about what has been found, and what has not been found.
Botanical Art Classes
The class will take place in the atmospheric Billard House, and in the gardens.