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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.

Conservation 20 Jun 2023

Ōrākei celebrates volunteers’ dedication to the environment

We celebrate the work of some of our local volunteers for National Volunteer Week.

Craft / Hobby 31 May 2023

Exhibition attracts crowd in a post stamp era

International stamp exhibition supported by the local board inspires local young exhibit entrant.

Anzac Day 24 Apr 2023

Glendowie student wins Anzac speech award

Year 12 student Spencer Fitzpatrick has been selected by the local board to deliver his speech at St Heliers Anzac service .

Community 28 Feb 2023

Grants for all ages

Ōrākei Local Grants applications close 17 March, here are some examples of previous successful projects.

Plans / Projects 6 Dec 2022

Reimagining Tāmaki’s waterfront

Ōrākei Local Board has outlined the next steps for refreshing a popular area of Tāmaki Drive, in a bid to better cater for the increasing community use of the harbour.

Beaches 1 Dec 2022

Staying safe in Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay this summer

With the summer season upon us everyone’s looking to get out and enjoy the water. Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay is a great place to do that

Conservation 16 Nov 2022

Attracting shorebirds back to Tahuna Torea

A 3D printed pied stilt (poaka) decoy is being used to attract shorebirds.

Events

21 Mar 2026

Fun in the Philippines

Following the storytelling session, take part in a crown and headdress craft workshop

21 Mar 2026

Guqin Music and Culture Sharing Workshop

Learn about the history and cultural significance of the guqin, a seven-stringed Chinese zither w...

21 Mar 2026

Hinamatsuri

This performance brings the tiered display to life.

21 Mar 2026

Thai Krathong

Discover the cultural significance and symbolism behind this Thai tradition, gaining a deeper app...

22 Mar 2026

Chinese Folk Music Enters the Library

These performances aim to share high-quality, uplifting traditional sounds with the wider public...

25 Mar 2026

Softly Calls The Devil - Author Talk by Chris Blake

Come to Remuera Library to hear NZ author Chris Blake talk about his new thriller set on the wild...

25 Feb 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Death Cafe - Remuera

It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.

26 Mar 2026

Dutch Ceramic Painting

Come and learn some basic designs inspired by the centuries old Delft style. Design and paint you...