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Ōrākei Ward

Ōrākei Ward News

Community 17 Nov 2020

Environment Forum a first for Ōrākei

The inaugural Environment Forum for Ōrākei Local Board was held earlier this month and has set the standard for an annual event going forward.

Transport 10 Nov 2020

New safety improvements proposed for Mission Bay

Auckland Transport is asking for feedback on a new proposal to improve safety through Mission Bay.

Environment 21 Oct 2020

Amphibious dredge put to work at Waiatarua

Visitors to Orakei’s popular Waiatarua Reserve were witness to some pretty impressive works recently when a sediment removal project required unique machinery.

Transport 12 Oct 2020

Proposed new safety plan for St Heliers Village

Have your say until 2 November on a new proposed safety plan for St Heliers Village.

Community 6 Oct 2020

Ōrākei CAB finds the perfect match

The Citizen Advice Bureau and Ōrākei Community Centre have joined forces to continue providing help and services to Ōrākei locals.

Heritage 18 Sep 2020

Old-school cool for St Heliers Library

St Heliers Community Library is going back to its original 1920s colours with a fresh coat of paint as part of its general maintenance programme.

Transport 14 Aug 2020

Part of Tamaki Drive closed to vehicles this weekend

Tamaki Drive between Quay Street and the Ngapipi Bridge will be closed to all traffic including buses from 10pm Friday 14 August until the evening of Sunday 16 August.

Community 6 Aug 2020

Ōrākei grant supports children with Down's syndrome

UpsideDowns Education Trust applied for an Ōrākei Local Board grant towards delivering speech language therapy to children with Down's syndrome in the Ōrākei area.

Ōrākei Ward Events

06 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2025

Composting workshops

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

12 Mar 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Plunket Japanese Playgroup

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

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...

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.

11 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

St Heliers Library April school holiday programme

Join us for a series of events as part of the April School Holiday Programme at St Heliers.

07 Mar 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Creative Kids Club

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

12 Apr 2025

A day at the beach, circus show

Bring your kids and enjoy the fun.