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Ōrākei Ward

Ōrākei Ward News

Community 5 Jul 2022

Making Ōrākei a great place to live – together

In 2020 the community helped direct priorities for Ōrākei Local Board to focus on in the following three years. The goal: making Ōrākei a great place to live. 

Cleaning up our environment 27 Jun 2022

Reviving our Gulf

The humble mussel doing incredible things

Community 13 Jun 2022

Ōrākei Seniors Forum on Health 2022

Residents at seven local retirement villages were asked what they wanted hear about, the answer was ‘health’

Community 27 May 2022

Creative Humans shine in the community

A new art programme is set to bring art to communities - from beaches to town centres

Have your say 17 Feb 2022

Have your say on plans for The Landing

The Landing is an intensively used park located on the seaward side of Tamaki Drive, and its management plan is undergoing a refresh to better include the various communities who use the area.

Kids / Family 27 Jan 2022

Mission Bay’s iconic playground to be upgraded

A comprehensive remodel of the playground at Selwyn Reserve on the Mission Bay waterfront is now underway. Auckland Council will create an adventure playground with a wider age group and an increased volume of foot traffic in mind.

Community 25 Nov 2021

Local Business Awards a timely boost

Congratulations to all winners in the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards, 2021.

4 Nov 2021

Mission Bay’s Trevor Moss Davis Memorial Fountain switched on after water restrictions lifted

Following the lifting of Auckland’s remaining water restrictions in October, Mission Bay’s beloved water fountain will be switched back on this weekend. However, Auckland Council is urging visitors to Selwyn Reserve to refrain from splashing about...

Ōrākei Ward Events

04 Apr 2025

Multilingual storytime

A special Multilingual storytime for tamariki and their whānau.

07 Mar 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Creative Kids Club

Join our Creative Kids Club and have fun doing crafts, drama and book-inspired activities!

14 Dec 2024 - 27 Apr 2025

Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches

Discover facts about your own blood, and how it sustains life not just for you - but also for the...

05 Apr 2025

French market

Whether you're a Francophile, a food lover, or just seeking a delightful weekend outing, our mark...

06 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2025

Composting workshops

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

23 Mar 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Crochet Group

Join us for a fun afternoon of crochet, where you can work on your own project and make friends w...

17 Mar 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Plunket Meadowbank Playgroup

Join us on Monday mornings for some fun, friendship, support, and child-led play.

11 Mar 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Plunket Russian Playgroup

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