
Ōrākei Ward
Ōrākei Ward News

Hot tips for summer safety
How you can help keep your neighbourhood safe this summer.

Glad tidings for Gladstone Park playground
A Parnell playground reopened with a crowd just in time for the summer holidays.

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.

Neighbourhood heroes - keeping our streets safe
Community patrols keep an eye on our neighbourhoods

Reopening of St Heliers Library in its iconic building
St Heliers Library has reopened in its permanent location following upgrades.

Achieving goals at Michaels Avenue Reserve
Michaels Avenue Reserve in Ellerslie has had some upgrades.

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

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

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

M9 | Te Ōhanga Māori - A pathway to prosperity
Join us as the kaikōrero platform conversations on Māori prosperity in our economy.

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.


Dinosaur Discovery at Auckland Libraries
Explore ancient eggs, and learn about prehistoric giants that once roamed the Earth.

Highwic - Guided tour of the house
Includes information about the Carpenter Gothic architecture, highlights from the art, furnishing...


Waipapa regeneration with Kaipātiki Project
Spread the word and invite your friends to join us on this meaningful journey towards a greener f...