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Community 18 Apr 2019

Ōrākei Local Board seeks nominations for Community Volunteer Awards

Nominate an individual or local group that makes Ōrākei a great place to live.

Have your say 18 Apr 2019

Local board urges community to feed back on proposals

Residents and business owners are urged to have their say on proposed changes for St Heliers and Mission Bay by 30 April.

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.

Events

05 Sep 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

Singing Workshop

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

22 Oct 2026 - 01 Apr 2027

Summer Swim Series

With swim distances ranging from 500m to 2000m, you can choose the challenge that suits your abil...

12 Dec 2026

Ocean Swim Series: Bean Rock

This event offers swimmers a rare opportunity to race around Bean Rock Lighthouse, one of Aucklan...