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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.

Community 21 Feb 2019

Older adults supported with workshops in Ōrākei

Ōrākei Local Board is helping to arm seniors with key skills around technology, home ownership and driving.

Educational 21 Feb 2019

Playing the Drain Game

An interactive game shows how we can all safeguard our waterways.

Walkways 11 Feb 2019

New signs help wayfinding in St Johns

Find your way around St Johns much easier on foot, bike or scooter thanks to Ōrākei Local Board.

Community 5 Feb 2019

Meadowbank Community Centre to be improved in Ōrākei

Meadowbank Community Centre will be revamped into a high quality, better-used community facility.

Sports / Leisure 17 Jan 2019

Chinese martial arts flourishing in Ōrākei

The practice of Chinese martial arts is bringing the community together in the Ōrākei ward.

Environment 21 Dec 2018

Plastic-Free Ōrākei project takes off in Mission Bay

Mission Bay business leads beach clean-up with help of Ōrākei Local Board.

Events

22 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Scrabble Club

Come along, meet others and play a good game!

25 Sep 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam

Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...

18 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The heritage gardens at Highwic offer a vivid tapestry of seasonal colour as inspiration – from t...

28 Feb 2026

Movies in Parks: The Princess Bride

A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numer...

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

N0ughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.