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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.

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.

Sports / Leisure 14 Aug 2024

Ōrākei sports fields by numbers

Sports field bookings are now open, find out some fun facts about the fields of Ōrākei.

Parks / Outdoors 30 Jul 2024

The delights of Churchill Park

Member Margaret Voyce shares her recommendations for visiting Churchill Park in Glendowie.

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 .

Events

29 Apr 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Plunket Japanese Playgroup

Come along and connect with other Japanese-speaking families with your children 0 to 5.

07 Dec 2024

Christmas @ Holy Trinity

Come along to see North Shore Brass performing brass band and Christmas favourites.

02 May 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Plunket Meadowbank Playgroup

Join us on Monday mornings for some fun, friendship, support, and child-led play!

14 May 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Remuera Book Club

Come along to hear about new books and to share the books you have read.

09 May 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Scrabble Club

Join the Scrabble club for a couple of games every second and fourth Thursday of the month.

19 Jan 2025

8th Continent Marathon and Half Marathon 2025

The event uses a 5km loop starting and finishing at the main grandstand.

25 Jan 2025

Opera in the Park - Glover Park

Bring your picnic blanket, a basket of delicious treats and tuck in for an evening of beautiful o...

01 Mar 2025

Music in Parks Mission Bay

Music in Parks is stoked to be setting up beach-side in Mission Bay, so come get your groove on w...