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Community 14 Aug 2019

Pest trapping all the rage in Ōrākei

The Natural Environment Targeted Rate is helping Ōrākei residents to embrace backyard trapping.

Beaches 19 Jul 2019

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.

Environment 15 Jul 2019

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.

Community 10 Jul 2019

Youth get political in Ōrākei

Young people have formed a leadership group to advise Ōrākei Local Board.

Food / Drink 8 Jul 2019

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.

Community 2 Jul 2019

Students’ vision helps create community

The Ōrākei Local Board office now has a food-sharing stand thanks to students from Remuera Intermediate.

Community 27 Jun 2019

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.

Environment 20 Jun 2019

Kauri protection a priority for Ōrākei Local Board

A new action plan aims to protect kauri in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

Events

20 Oct 2024

Cacti and Succulents botanical art workshop

Learn how to observe and draw cacti and succulents from the Wintergardens plant collections.

17 Nov 2024

Amazing carnivorous plants botanical art workshop

Learn how to observe and draw fascinating pitcher plants and 'monkey cup'.