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Community 21 Feb 2025

New lease of life for Ellerslie War Memorial Hall

The circus is coming to Ellerslie with a new lease on the Ellerslie War Memorial Hall.

Dogs 10 Feb 2025

Paws for thought

Ōrākei residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Walkways 28 Jan 2025

Member McPhee’s Madills memories

Local board member Angus McPhee tells us why Madills Farm is worth a visit.

Elections 17 Jan 2025

Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?

Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?

Community 18 Dec 2024

Neighbourhood Support takes off in Ōrākei

Organisations and individuals in Ōrākei have come together with the common goal of making our community safer and better prepared for emergencies.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 27 Nov 2024

Ōrākei gets new tool to help prepare for emergencies

A new plan is set to empower the Ōrākei community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Community 22 Nov 2024

Update on Meadowbank Community Centre

The project to create a new-look community centre for Meadowbank is on pause after rising construction costs led the development partner to pull out of the project.

Environment 21 Nov 2024

Speak out about the future of our beaches

Ōrākei residents are being asked to give feedback about plans to manage risk from coastal hazards and climate change.

Events

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships!

04 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026

Matariki Remembrance

Join us as we honour the past and look ahead to the future, this Māori New Year, guided by the st...

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Time Travellers' Quiz

See if you've got what it takes to crack the Time Traveller's Quiz and be in to win!

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Walk on the wild side: Gallery encounters

These school holidays, step into a world where museum specimens come to life through story, imagi...

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.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

07 Jul 2026

Looking back to move forward: The call of pōhutukawa

Discover the meaning and practices surrounding Matariki.

07 Jul 2026

Ōrākei waiata performance

All are welcome to enjoy a lunch-time musical interlude in honour of Matariki.