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Pest trapping all the rage in Ōrākei
The Natural Environment Targeted Rate is helping Ōrākei residents to embrace backyard trapping.
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Targeted rates protecting our natural environment
The two targeted rates introduced last year have helped us to increase our protection of Auckland’s natural environment and waterways.
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Ecological restoration prioritised by Ōrākei Local Board for 2019/20
Ōrākei Local Board has approved its 2019/20 work programme which aims to achieve aspirations set out in the 2017 local board plan.
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Youth get political in Ōrākei
Young people have formed a leadership group to advise Ōrākei Local Board.
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Local food-sharing idea goes global
When Helensville local Mark Dennis set up a food-sharing stand, he had no idea the idea would soon be copied throughout the US and Europe.
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Students’ vision helps create community
The Ōrākei Local Board office now has a food-sharing stand thanks to students from Remuera Intermediate.
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Meet a pest free hero – The Eastern Bays Songbird Project
The Eastern Bays Songbird Project aims to turn Eastern Bays into a Pest Free Urban Sanctuary and place of safety and nurturing for native birds.
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Kauri protection a priority for Ōrākei Local Board
A new action plan aims to protect kauri in the Ōrākei Local Board area.
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Events
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Cacti and Succulents botanical art workshop
Learn how to observe and draw cacti and succulents from the Wintergardens plant collections.
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Amazing carnivorous plants botanical art workshop
Learn how to observe and draw fascinating pitcher plants and 'monkey cup'.