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Community 26 Jul 2021

Local parks come alive in Ōrākei

Activating local green spaces and parks in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

Environment 5 Jul 2021

Planting season all go in the Eastern Bays

Planting season in Auckland happens twice a year, and one of those falls around New Zealand’s Arbour Day – 5 June – an opportunity which Ōrākei Local Board relishes.

Environment 17 Jun 2021

Ōrākei environmental warriors tackle moth plant

Nearly 5000 moth plant pods, as well as countless moth plant seedlings, were collected recently as part of a coordinated school competition aimed at reducing the effects of pest plants on the environment.

29 Apr 2021

Change of roles within Ōrākei Local Board

The role of Deputy Chair on the Ōrākei Local Board changed on 28 April 2021, to share the role between Sarah Powrie and Troy Elliott.

19 Mar 2021

Still time to have your say on the Recovery Budget

Aucklanders are being reminded that it is not too late to have a say in the Auckland Council Recovery Budget, with five days remaining until feedback is closed on 22 March 2021.

12 Mar 2021

Water quality - a community in action

The issue of water quality is close to the heart of every Aucklander, and for no one more so perhaps than for those who live, play or work around Hobson Bay.

10 Mar 2021

Iconic centrepiece on show for America's Cup audience

The iconic fountain at Mission Bay will be turned on so that the charms of the eastern seaside suburb can be experienced by the audience for the 36th America’s Cup.

Finance 2 Mar 2021

Adjustments to Water Quality Targeted Rate proposed in Auckland's Recovery Budget

To help build on improvements we have made to our beaches and waterways and bring some of the work forward by six years, our Recovery Budget is proposing two changes to the Water Quality Targeted Rate - extend it from 2028 until 2031 and increase...

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.