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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

30 Jun 2025

Matariki Clay Star Decorations

Share time with whānau, strengthen our community bonds, explore the significance of whetū (stars)...

01 Nov 2025

Singing Workshop

Learn and brush up on essential singing techniques and improve your sound, both as a chorister an...