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Ōrākei Ward

Ōrākei Ward News

Heritage 24 Sep 2018

Historic seawall preserved by road safety project

Improvements to a Tamaki Drive intersection extended and preserved a historic seawall.

Arts 14 Sep 2018

Magic moments at Ellerslie

Sparkly fairies and pint-sized pirates took part in the fairy festival on Sunday 9 September.

Transport 20 Aug 2018

Feedback open on proposal to free up parking in Ellerslie

Auckland Transport is proposing changes to on-street parking time limits.

Transport 9 Jul 2018

Safety first at Tāmaki Drive intersection

One of Auckland’s highest risk intersections has been made safer ahead of schedule and nearly $1 million under budget.

Plans / Projects 4 Jul 2018

Tāmaki Link bus improves connections between the eastern bays and Britomart

Beginning Sunday 8 July, the new service will run at least every 15 minutes from 7am to midnight.

Environment 25 Jun 2018

A mission to bring back songbirds

Eastern Bays residents are flocking to get rid of predators in their gardens, parks and reserves.

Environment 5 Jun 2018

Improving water quality in Okahu Bay

Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters team has been working on separating the combined stormwater and wastewater systems in Ōkahu Bay.

Community 31 May 2018

Help for city's homeless

Community groups from sport, the arts, and in social areas, have all been backed by Waitematā Local Board.

Ōrākei Ward Events

13 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - St. Heliers Hub

Learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.

07 Jun 2025

PAPA Woven Wearable Arts Showcase

At PAPA, Aucklanders will together experience performance, music, weaving, art, fashion and commu...

05 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Remuera Hub

Learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.

17 Mar 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Plunket Meadowbank Playgroup

Join us on Monday mornings for some fun, friendship, support, and child-led play.

12 Jun 2025

Baroque & Beyond: Water Music

Across a gulf of 250 years, the two composers engage in a deeply moving dialogue with each other.

12 Jun 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Scrabble Club

Come along to the Library on the second and fourth Thursdays at 10am and play Scrabble with us.

17 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2025

Volunteer Open Days at Highwic, Alberton and Ewelme Cottage

Are you interested in what our volunteers do at the Heritage New Zealand properties in Auckland?

20 Jun 2025

Hautapu ki Takaparawhau

Join us for an exceptionally special celebration of the Māori new year with a traditional hautapu...