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Ōrākei Ward

Ōrākei Ward News

Safety 24 Jan 2024

Hot tips for summer safety

How you can help keep your neighbourhood safe this summer.

Playgrounds 17 Jan 2024

Glad tidings for Gladstone Park playground

A Parnell playground reopened with a crowd just in time for the summer holidays.

Plans / Projects 14 Nov 2023

Ōrākei Local Board adopts its three-year plan

Ōrākei's Local Board Plan sets out what it plans to achieve in the next three years.

Community 8 Nov 2023

Neighbourhood heroes - keeping our streets safe

Community patrols keep an eye on our neighbourhoods

Libraries 16 Aug 2023

Reopening of St Heliers Library in its iconic building

St Heliers Library has reopened in its permanent location following upgrades.

Sports / Leisure 15 Aug 2023

Achieving goals at Michaels Avenue Reserve

Michaels Avenue Reserve in Ellerslie has had some upgrades.

Matariki 3 Aug 2023

Matariki celebrated with waka ama challenge

A waka ama competition took place in Okahu Bay to bring in the Māori new year.

Community 22 Jun 2023

Volunteers contribute to local youth wellbeing

A good, empathetic listener is at the other end of the line when young people in our community reach out to Youthline.

Ōrākei Ward Events

12 Mar 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Plunket Japanese Playgroup

Come along and connect with other Japanese speaking families with your children 0 to 5.

10 Apr 2025

M9 | Te Ōhanga Māori - A pathway to prosperity

Join us as the kaikōrero platform conversations on Māori prosperity in our economy.

13 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - St. Heliers Hub

Learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.

12 Apr 2025

A day at the beach, circus show

Bring your kids and enjoy the fun.

14 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

Dinosaur Discovery at Auckland Libraries

Explore ancient eggs, and learn about prehistoric giants that once roamed the Earth.

27 Mar 2025 - 29 May 2025

Highwic - Guided tour of the house

Includes information about the Carpenter Gothic architecture, highlights from the art, furnishing...

02 May 2025 - 03 May 2025

Melody, harmony, and fire

Discover the magic of Neapolitan Baroque music.

15 Mar 2025 - 10 May 2025

Waipapa regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Spread the word and invite your friends to join us on this meaningful journey towards a greener f...