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Heritage 18 Sep 2020

Old-school cool for St Heliers Library

St Heliers Community Library is going back to its original 1920s colours with a fresh coat of paint as part of its general maintenance programme.

Transport 14 Aug 2020

Part of Tamaki Drive closed to vehicles this weekend

Tamaki Drive between Quay Street and the Ngapipi Bridge will be closed to all traffic including buses from 10pm Friday 14 August until the evening of Sunday 16 August.

Community 6 Aug 2020

Ōrākei grant supports children with Down's syndrome

UpsideDowns Education Trust applied for an Ōrākei Local Board grant towards delivering speech language therapy to children with Down's syndrome in the Ōrākei area.

Have your say 15 Jul 2020

Blueprint for Ōrākei Local Board ready to view

Ōrākei Local Board Plan 2020 is now ready for review, and the board is asking for your feedback.

2 Jul 2020

Heritage toilet block set to shine again

A 1920s basalt toilet block in Selwyn Reserve in Mission Bay is set for a refresh in July this year.

Community 11 Jun 2020

Connect with the star realm at Manu Aute Kite Day

Discover the ancient meaning of kites in Māori culture at a free Manu Aute Kite Day event on 29 June.

Have your say 16 Mar 2020

Reaching Ōrākei's diverse community

Ōrākei Local Board is working extra hard to ensure that every segment of the community is engaged with during an ongoing consultation.

Beaches 13 Mar 2020

Temporary health warning placed in parts of Hobson Bay

Auckland Council is placing a health warning in locations near where Newmarket Stream flows into Hobson Bay advising people to avoid contact with the water.

Events

05 Nov 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Fern Fever

The pressed plants will be on display in the Highwic Drawing Room and include specimens collected...

26 Jul 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Fun sports for little kids

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

07 Mar 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Creative Kids Club

Join our Creative Kids Club and have fun doing crafts, drama and book-inspired activities!

06 Dec 2025

Carols on the Green 2025

Enjoy free festivities in your local park with entertainment from nearby schools, stage performan...

06 Dec 2025

Highwic Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Carefully crafted using traditional mixed foliage, your wreath will take centre stage at home.

22 Nov 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Festive Whānau Weekends

Join us for festive weekend activities - choral performances, FREE Christmas crafts, post a lette...

22 Nov 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Visit Santa's Study

Visit Santa Claus in his quiet Museum study, as he takes time out from his noisy toy workshop to...

07 Dec 2025

Oro Ōrākei Sound Walk

Enjoy an experiential sound walk featuring live performers and sound installations along the Orak...