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Asbestos-containing material washing up on some east Auckland beaches
Auckland Council is aware that pieces of asbestos-containing material (ACM) have been washing up along Auckland’s eastern coastline.
Volunteers restore park, vandalism threatens progress
Friends of Churchill Park help with the planting, pest and weed control in Glendowie's largest park.
Walker’s bequest to enhance Ōrākei pathways
A keen walker who loved the outdoors has bequeathed her estate to the Ōrākei Local Board to be used for the development and maintenance of walkways and pathways.
Ōrākei: Five initiatives for our environment (and how you can help)
We are privileged to share our neighbourhoods with diverse landscapes and ecosystems, from beaches and forests to wetlands and hilltops.
Ōrākei, do we have our priorities right?
Why you should take part in the Annual Plan consultation?
Remuera restoration: historic train station gets critical restoration funding
The Remuera train station – one of the most significant remaining suburban railway buildings in New Zealand – is getting key restoration funding after a long delay.
Connecting youth in Ōrākei
Last year, Youth of Ōrākei reached more than 8,000 local youth, creating meaningful opportunities for them to be involved in the community.
5 things to help you make the most of Ōrākei this summer
Discover our top picks to make the most of what’s happening over summer in Ōrākei
Events
Planting Day
Join us for our annual Matariki Planting Day, a special opportunity for all to come together and...
Planting Day - Bastion Point
A special opportunity for everyone in Tāmaki to come together and give back to whenua during the...
Death Cafe - Remuera
It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
Highwic up close house tour
Get up close and learn more about the lives of the pioneering Buckland family who lived at Highwi...
Tūpuna Maunga community planting days
Join our team for a day of native planting on a tūpuna maunga (ancestral mountain).
Letters Out Loud
Join us for a compelling evening as a cast of exceptional performers bring to life a selection of...
Coal range baking
Watch as our volunteers recreate traditional Victorian recipes.