Hero image

Local

News

Elections 11 Oct 2025

Voting closed for Auckland local elections

The last-minute flurry of Aucklanders dropping their votes is now over as the clock has struck midday, with council staff sealing all vote boxes across the region.

UPDATE: newcomers and close calls in councillor's race announced
Elections 11 Oct 2025

First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?

The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.

Elections 6 Oct 2025

The countdown is on: local election voting closes soon

Find out what happens after voting closes and how to find out who wins.

Elections 2 Oct 2025

Stuck on who to vote for in Auckland local elections?

Here are some suggestions to consider when swiping through candidates in the online catalogue.

Parks / Outdoors 30 Sep 2025

Building better for Ōrākei parks and leisure

Ōrākei Local Board is investing in parks, playgrounds and wildlife habitats that make local life even better.

Sports / Leisure 26 Sep 2025

New sports fields for Ōrākei

Capacity for community football and cricket is set to grow in Auckland, thanks to an allocation of $2.5 million from Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish fund to the Ōrākei Local Board.

Elections 23 Sep 2025

No voting papers? No problem!

It’s time to vote in Auckland’s local elections, which means you should have received your voting pack in the letterbox by now.

Safety 18 Sep 2025

Compliance wardens boost community safety in Ōrākei

Two council compliance wardens have been assigned specifically to the Ōrākei Local Board area thanks to its funding.

Events

21 Mar 2026

Fun in the Philippines

Following the storytelling session, take part in a crown and headdress craft workshop

21 Mar 2026

Guqin Music and Culture Sharing Workshop

Learn about the history and cultural significance of the guqin, a seven-stringed Chinese zither w...

21 Mar 2026

Hinamatsuri

This performance brings the tiered display to life.

21 Mar 2026

Thai Krathong

Discover the cultural significance and symbolism behind this Thai tradition, gaining a deeper app...

22 Mar 2026

Chinese Folk Music Enters the Library

These performances aim to share high-quality, uplifting traditional sounds with the wider public...

25 Mar 2026

Softly Calls The Devil - Author Talk by Chris Blake

Come to Remuera Library to hear NZ author Chris Blake talk about his new thriller set on the wild...

25 Feb 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Death Cafe - Remuera

It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.

26 Mar 2026

Dutch Ceramic Painting

Come and learn some basic designs inspired by the centuries old Delft style. Design and paint you...