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Reimagining Tāmaki’s waterfront
Ōrākei Local Board has outlined the next steps for refreshing a popular area of Tāmaki Drive, in a bid to better cater for the increasing community use of the harbour.
Staying safe in Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay this summer
With the summer season upon us everyone’s looking to get out and enjoy the water. Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay is a great place to do that
Attracting shorebirds back to Tahuna Torea
A 3D printed pied stilt (poaka) decoy is being used to attract shorebirds.
Ōrākei stalwart steps away from politics
Former Board Chair Colin Davis has stepped away from local government after an almost 24-year career as an elected representative and a total of 62 years’ service to the city given he worked for the council continuously from 1960.
Pathways around Wai-O-Taiki closed for upgrade work
Pathways in and around Wai-O-Taiki Nature Reserve will be closed temporarily, while important track upgrades are undertaken.
Moneywise play options
Ōrākei Local Board supports the Meadowbank Toy Library through the Ōrākei Local Grant which are offered to the community biannually. The next grant round is open to applications 16 January to 17 February 2023.
New look community centre for Meadowbank
Community input sought on fit out of new centre in Meadowbank
Events
Multi Activity School Holiday Programme
At least one day a week, we venture off-site for a trip day.
Book Chat
Book a chat with one of our librarians to find out about new books and authors just for you!
Ranger guided walk - Free
Learn about the unique flora and fauna that call the forest and waterways home and important environmental issues that we face today in the reserve.
Interislander – Bean Rock Swim
Ocean swimming, running along the waterfront, music, food and activities.
5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 - Organists Are Go - Kohimarama
Listen to light-hearted organ music that includes something rarely heard: organ duets for 4 hands & 4 feet!
Kokedama Workshop
This class will teach you how to make beautifully planted moss balls and care for them.
Propagation demonstration
Learn propagation techniques that you can easily do at home, expanding your indoor jungle to great heights without great expense.
