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Heritage 10 Dec 2018

Roll of Honour commemorates World War I service personnel

Ōrākei Local Board is remembering World War I service personnel with a republished list of those who served.

Sports / Leisure 10 Dec 2018

Ōrākei Local Board receives gift for supporting club

Support for a local football club has been rewarded with a carving from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s master carver.

Beaches 6 Dec 2018

Safeswim returns to Auckland with new swimming spots

Auckland Council’s Safeswim website is ready for summer, highlighting water quality around the region.

Environment 16 Nov 2018

Local boards work together to restore Newmarket stream

Restoration efforts are underway at Newmarket stream.

Transport 12 Nov 2018

New school bus eases crowding concerns

Auckland Transport has supplied an extra bus to reduce overcrowding on school bus routes in Ōrākei.

Community 9 Nov 2018

Meadowbank Pony Club gets a helping hand

Ōrākei Local Board has awarded Meadowbank Pony Club with a grant to benefit riders with disabilities.

Transport 8 Nov 2018

Overstayers in Remuera carpark building on notice

AT is stepping up enforcement at Clonbern Road as the top floor closes for engineering inspections.

Parks / Outdoors 31 Oct 2018

More green space for Ōrākei

Ōrākei has gained more green space as part of the council’s purchase of parks and public spaces.

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'.