![Hero image](/media/elnbdd1j/discover.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=520&rnd=132684042841400000)
Local
News
![](/media/cyrfor3l/38-468161.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133655290175930000)
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.
![](/media/sqfndjep/moth-plant-winners-2024_oa.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133627687760270000)
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 .
![](/media/mmnluhiq/remuera_library_1360.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133614556933030000)
Much-loved Remuera Library undergoing restoration
The library's services will be relocated during the works.
![](/media/fwzdg4mo/anzac-speech-comp-2024_oa.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133580142685500000)
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.
![](/media/cs5pgp3r/38-462231.jpg?center=0.34963601224754265,0.51629519306524263&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133552308220470000)
10 things to look forward to at Splash Landing
See what you and the whānau can get up to at Ōrākei's new festival!
![](/media/glnbjcqo/maungarei-springs.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133542163104100000)
Old quarry now diving duck haven
Ōrākei Local Board celebrates Parks Week
![](/media/fpxh1azd/olb-safety-meeting_oa.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133505642214300000)
Hot tips for summer safety
How you can help keep your neighbourhood safe this summer.
![](/media/glzh5dpp/38-463168-2.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133500466496670000)
Glad tidings for Gladstone Park playground
A Parnell playground reopened with a crowd just in time for the summer holidays.
Events
![](/media/lydotfkl/ap_season_our_auckland_960x730_feb24_iyn3.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133637191863900000)
![](/media/0p4hq2ld/9.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133624887147470000)
Cacti and Succulents botanical art workshop
Learn how to observe and draw cacti and succulents from the Wintergardens plant collections.
![](/media/nlgj0gzh/10.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133624888148970000)
Amazing carnivorous plants botanical art workshop
Learn how to observe and draw fascinating pitcher plants and 'monkey cup'.