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Plans / Projects 14 Nov 2023

Ōrākei Local Board adopts its three-year plan

Ōrākei's Local Board Plan sets out what it plans to achieve in the next three years.

Community 8 Nov 2023

Neighbourhood heroes - keeping our streets safe

Community patrols keep an eye on our neighbourhoods

Libraries 16 Aug 2023

Reopening of St Heliers Library in its iconic building

St Heliers Library has reopened in its permanent location following upgrades.

Sports / Leisure 15 Aug 2023

Achieving goals at Michaels Avenue Reserve

Michaels Avenue Reserve in Ellerslie has had some upgrades.

Matariki 3 Aug 2023

Matariki celebrated with waka ama challenge

A waka ama competition took place in Okahu Bay to bring in the Māori new year.

Community 22 Jun 2023

Volunteers contribute to local youth wellbeing

A good, empathetic listener is at the other end of the line when young people in our community reach out to Youthline.

Conservation 20 Jun 2023

Ōrākei celebrates volunteers’ dedication to the environment

We celebrate the work of some of our local volunteers for National Volunteer Week.

Craft / Hobby 31 May 2023

Exhibition attracts crowd in a post stamp era

International stamp exhibition supported by the local board inspires local young exhibit entrant.

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.