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Local board supporting dog safety training for children
Ōrākei Local Board says education for children and young people is key to avoiding preventable dog bites.
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Why do we fly kites at Matariki?
Join in this Māori tradition at the three Manu Aute Kite Day events this Sunday.
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Art trail and exhibition opens in St Heliers this week
Ōrākei Local Board is supporting businesses and the arts to thrive in St Heliers.
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Remuera tree with Dutch elm disease to be removed
An elm tree on Benson Road in Remuera will be removed after being found to have Dutch elm disease.
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Historic church windows get new life thanks to heritage grant
Grand stained-glass windows to let the light shine for another 100 years thanks to heritage programme grant.
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Water testing shows Ōrākei Basin safe for people and dogs
Water at Ōrākei Basin has been given the all clear following testing for toxins undertaken last week.
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Businesses pitch in to clean up Ōrākei beaches
A plastic-free project is taking off in the Ōrākei local board area supported by local businesses and residents.
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Older adults supported with workshops in Ōrākei
Ōrākei Local Board is helping to arm seniors with key skills around technology, home ownership and driving.
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Events
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Plunket Japanese Playgroup
Come along and connect with other Japanese-speaking families with your children 0 to 5.
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Night at Auckland Museum: Time Warp!
Strap in for a time-endous night of family fun as we present Night at Auckland Museum: Time Warp!
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St Heliers Library July School Holiday Programme
Join us for these exciting series of events.
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Heard Park After Dark
From 21 June to 19 July, the trees in Heard Park will be lit up and changing colour to add magic...
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Composting Workshops
Come and enjoy free workshops offering an introduction to easy ways of composting.
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Plunket Meadowbank Playgroup
Join us on Monday mornings for some fun, friendship, support, and child-led play!
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Scrabble Club
Join the Scrabble club for a couple of games every second and fourth Thursday of the month.
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The Winter Vege Garden botanical art workshop
In this workshop, you will learn how to observe and draw beautiful vegetables found in the Winter...