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Community 18 Aug 2022

Helping hand for the little guys

A little grant goes a long way

Community 8 Aug 2022

Local Volunteer Expo

If you have an interest in becoming a volunteer then the Ōrākei Volunteer Expo may be just what you need

Arts 5 Aug 2022

Meditative Art for everyone

Through active guided meditations, discover an alternative perspective of how to express thoughts, feelings, and conflicts

Community 21 Jul 2022

Ōrākei Seniors lead discussions

Forum topics and discussions led by local seniors

Heritage 13 Jul 2022

Strong future for grand old building

St Heliers Community Library services will be relocating temporarily to Turua Hall

Community 5 Jul 2022

Making Ōrākei a great place to live – together

In 2020 the community helped direct priorities for Ōrākei Local Board to focus on in the following three years. The goal: making Ōrākei a great place to live. 

Cleaning up our environment 27 Jun 2022

Reviving our Gulf

The humble mussel doing incredible things

Community 13 Jun 2022

Ōrākei Seniors Forum on Health 2022

Residents at seven local retirement villages were asked what they wanted hear about, the answer was ‘health’

Events

05 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Library Living Room - Knitting

Every first and third Thursdays of the month our Library Living Room group meets for a couple of...

13 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - St. Heliers Hub

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

19 Dec 2025 - 28 Jan 2026

Nurture in Nature

Relax, explore, and connect with nature in a calm, guided session.

26 Jul 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Fun sports for little kids

A fun introduction to Ball Skills for 2-4 year olds.

20 Dec 2025 - 22 Jan 2026

Gravity Play

Leap, climb, and explore movement in this fun, physics-inspired play session.

20 Dec 2025 - 01 Feb 2026

Loose Parts Play

Build, create, and explore using open-ended play materials

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Giant Stand-up Paddleboarding

Glide across the water and enjoy a guided paddleboarding adventure.

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Kayaking

Paddle, explore, and enjoy Auckland’s waterways in guided sessions.