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Community 17 Apr 2019

Creative collaboration inspires Remuera playground

Students from St Kentigern Girls’ School have designed their local playground with support from Ōrākei Local Board.

Dogs 21 Mar 2019

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.

Community 14 Mar 2019

Why do we fly kites at Matariki?

Join in this Māori tradition at the three Manu Aute Kite Day events this Sunday.

Arts 8 Mar 2019

Art trail and exhibition opens in St Heliers this week

Ōrākei Local Board is supporting businesses and the arts to thrive in St Heliers.

Environment 5 Mar 2019

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.

Heritage 4 Mar 2019

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.

Environment 28 Feb 2019

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.

Beaches 26 Feb 2019

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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15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

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A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

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10 Jan 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

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22 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

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20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

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20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

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18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

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