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Beaches 1 Dec 2022

Staying safe in Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay this summer

With the summer season upon us everyone’s looking to get out and enjoy the water. Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay is a great place to do that

Conservation 16 Nov 2022

Attracting shorebirds back to Tahuna Torea

A 3D printed pied stilt (poaka) decoy is being used to attract shorebirds.

Community 19 Sep 2022

Ōrākei stalwart steps away from politics

Former Board Chair Colin Davis has stepped away from local government after an almost 24-year career as an elected representative and a total of 62 years’ service to the city given he worked for the council continuously from 1960.

Akl Paths 13 Sep 2022

Pathways around Wai-O-Taiki closed for upgrade work

Pathways in and around Wai-O-Taiki Nature Reserve will be closed temporarily, while important track upgrades are undertaken.

Community 13 Sep 2022

Moneywise play options

Ōrākei Local Board supports the Meadowbank Toy Library through the Ōrākei Local Grant which are offered to the community biannually. The next grant round is open to applications 16 January to 17 February 2023.

Community 2 Sep 2022

New look community centre for Meadowbank

Community input sought on fit out of new centre in Meadowbank

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

Events

22 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Scrabble Club

Come along, meet others and play a good game!

25 Feb 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Death Cafe - Remuera

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

05 Sep 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

Singing Workshop

Learn and brush up essential singing techniques and improve your sound, both as a chorister and a...