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Community 24 Nov 2015

Ōrākei Community Patrol celebrates milestone

The Ōrākei Community Patrol has celebrated an important milestone in its goal to provide greater safety for the Ōrākei suburb.

Heritage 3 Nov 2015

Biddick’s Bay history revealed

A family’s historic connection with a bay in the Orākei Local Board area has been officially recognised.

Community 28 Oct 2015

Running for Auckland Council?

Want to be more directly involved in decisions that will help make Auckland a great place to live? Consider running as a candidate in the next council elections.

Cycling 21 Oct 2015

Construction starts on Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive cycle path

Construction is starting on one of Auckland’s biggest ever walking and cycling projects, connecting Auckland’s eastern suburbs to the Waitematā Harbour.

Community 9 Oct 2015

Safer streets together

Orākei suburb is a safer place thanks to a newly established community patrol.

Community 29 Sep 2015

We remember, 100 years since Gallipoli

Orākei Local Board has commissioned research to honour servicemen and women from the area who died during the First World War.

Playgrounds 29 Sep 2015

Meet a Mission Bay dragon

The dragon that makes its home near the swings at Mission Bay’s Patteson Avenue Reserve now has a name.

Events

03 May 2026

Archaeology week talk

Learn more about what has been found, and what has not been found.

03 May 2026

Digging into the Past: Archaeology Family Day

Be an archaeologist for the day and explore the fascinating world of uncovering history.

03 May 2026

Ocean Swim Series: Rangitoto Crossing

Experience one of New Zealand’s most exhilarating open water swims.

15 Mar 2026 - 27 Dec 2026

Crochet Group

Crochet, chat and make friends! Bring your own project or make something new with provided patter...

06 May 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The class will take place in the atmospheric Billard House, and in the gardens.

15 Jan 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Knitting Group - Remuera Library

Come along and meet fellow knitters and enjoy a cup of coffee while you knit and talk.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Bookclub

Come along to Remuera Library and be part of our Bookclub.

14 May 2026

The Great Museum Quiz: Bites Back

Think your trivia skills are razor-sharp? Back by popular demand, The Great Museum Quiz is swimmi...