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Community news 10 Mar 2026

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. 

Have your say 5 Mar 2026

Ōrākei, do we have our priorities right?

Why you should take part in the Annual Plan consultation?

Youth / Rangatahi 20 Feb 2026

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.

Community news 12 Feb 2026

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

Parks / Outdoors 1 Dec 2025

Staying dry in the wetlands

Waiatarua Reserve walkways are getting some love to create a better walking experience.

Community 28 Nov 2025

5 reasons to come to Carols on the Green

Carols on the Green is returning to St Heliers after a hiatus, and this is why you should come.

Elections 18 Oct 2025

Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared

The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.

UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Elections 16 Oct 2025

Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections

On Saturday morning more than 68,500 votes were cast, bringing Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent. 

Events

21 Mar 2026

Fun in the Philippines

Following the storytelling session, take part in a crown and headdress craft workshop

21 Mar 2026

Guqin Music and Culture Sharing Workshop

Learn about the history and cultural significance of the guqin, a seven-stringed Chinese zither w...

21 Mar 2026

Hinamatsuri

This performance brings the tiered display to life.

21 Mar 2026

Thai Krathong

Discover the cultural significance and symbolism behind this Thai tradition, gaining a deeper app...

22 Mar 2026

Chinese Folk Music Enters the Library

These performances aim to share high-quality, uplifting traditional sounds with the wider public...

25 Mar 2026

Softly Calls The Devil - Author Talk by Chris Blake

Come to Remuera Library to hear NZ author Chris Blake talk about his new thriller set on the wild...

25 Feb 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Death Cafe - Remuera

It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.

26 Mar 2026

Dutch Ceramic Painting

Come and learn some basic designs inspired by the centuries old Delft style. Design and paint you...