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Ōrākei Ward News

Transport 10 Nov 2020

New safety improvements proposed for Mission Bay

Auckland Transport is asking for feedback on a new proposal to improve safety through Mission Bay.

Environment 21 Oct 2020

Amphibious dredge put to work at Waiatarua

Visitors to Orakei’s popular Waiatarua Reserve were witness to some pretty impressive works recently when a sediment removal project required unique machinery.

Transport 12 Oct 2020

Proposed new safety plan for St Heliers Village

Have your say until 2 November on a new proposed safety plan for St Heliers Village.

Community 6 Oct 2020

Ōrākei CAB finds the perfect match

The Citizen Advice Bureau and Ōrākei Community Centre have joined forces to continue providing help and services to Ōrākei locals.

Heritage 18 Sep 2020

Old-school cool for St Heliers Library

St Heliers Community Library is going back to its original 1920s colours with a fresh coat of paint as part of its general maintenance programme.

Transport 14 Aug 2020

Part of Tamaki Drive closed to vehicles this weekend

Tamaki Drive between Quay Street and the Ngapipi Bridge will be closed to all traffic including buses from 10pm Friday 14 August until the evening of Sunday 16 August.

Community 6 Aug 2020

Ōrākei grant supports children with Down's syndrome

UpsideDowns Education Trust applied for an Ōrākei Local Board grant towards delivering speech language therapy to children with Down's syndrome in the Ōrākei area.

Have your say 15 Jul 2020

Blueprint for Ōrākei Local Board ready to view

Ōrākei Local Board Plan 2020 is now ready for review, and the board is asking for your feedback.

Ōrākei Ward Events

07 Mar 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Creative Kids Club

Join our Creative Kids Club and have fun doing crafts, drama and book-inspired activities!

23 Mar 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Crochet Group

Join us for a fun afternoon of crochet, where you can work on your own project and make friends w...

05 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Remuera Hub

Learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.

17 Mar 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Plunket Meadowbank Playgroup

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

11 Mar 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Plunket Russian Playgroup

Come along and connect with other Russian speaking families with children 0 to 5.

12 Mar 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Plunket Japanese Playgroup

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

08 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrākei RSA Hub

Learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.

27 Mar 2025 - 29 May 2025

Highwic - Guided tour of the house

Includes information about the Carpenter Gothic architecture, highlights from the art, furnishing...