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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.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Scouting out grant funding

Ōrākei Sea Scouts welcomes 100 boys and girls to its base on the edge of Ōrākei Basin every week to take part in sailing and rowing in the summer, and land-based skills in the colder months.

Community 5 Jul 2024

Ōrākei celebrates success

From saving open spaces to funding meaningful events, Ōrākei Local Board looks back at a few of the things it has accomplished so far this electoral term.

Environment 13 Jun 2024

Doubling down on the environment in Ōrākei

Both the Moth Plant Prizegiving and the Enviro Forum took place in May, educating and celebrating local environmentalists .

Remuera Library 27 May 2024

Much-loved Remuera Library undergoing restoration

The library's services will be relocated during the works.

Anzac Day 19 Apr 2024

Local year 12 student to speak at Anzac service

Will Dickson from Glendowie College will be delivering a speech at St Heliers Anzac service on 25 April.

Community 15 Mar 2024

10 things to look forward to at Splash Landing

See what you and the whānau can get up to at Ōrākei's new festival!

Events

07 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Adult Learners' Week at Auckland Council Libraries

Join us in celebrating adult learning with an exciting range of free events, workshops, and activ...

07 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Dying Matters Week at Auckland Council Libraries

Connecting people across Aotearoa to start conversations in a safe space.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Book Club

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

22 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Scrabble Club

Come along, meet others and play a good game!

11 Sep 2026

Understanding sadness and grief

This workshop offers a gentle, supportive space to better understand your emotions and find your...

13 Sep 2026

Ellerslie Fairy Festival and Pirate Party 2026

Step into a world of magic and adventure.

23 Sep 2026

Girls’ Time: Friendships Workshop

A workshop designed to build self-esteem and give girls practical skills to help them navigate fr...

25 Feb 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Death Cafe - Remuera

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