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Community 27 Jun 2019

Meet a pest free hero – The Eastern Bays Songbird Project

The Eastern Bays Songbird Project aims to turn Eastern Bays into a Pest Free Urban Sanctuary and place of safety and nurturing for native birds.

Environment 20 Jun 2019

Kauri protection a priority for Ōrākei Local Board

A new action plan aims to protect kauri in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

Community 12 Jun 2019

Community volunteers recognised by Ōrākei Local Board

An awards ceremony has celebrated the contribution locals make to the Ōrākei community.

Arts 30 May 2019

Arts therapy making a difference for children

Children in the Ōrākei Local Board are benefiting from creative outlet provided by arts therapy classes.

Sports / Leisure 23 May 2019

Turf upgrade a win for sport in Ōrākei

Council grant enables turf upgrade at College Rifles, ensuring much-needed sport and training facilities for Ōrākei.

Sports / Leisure 10 May 2019

ASB Tennis Centre upgrade underway

$5.5 million grant from Auckland Council instrumental in upgrade going ahead.

Environment 8 May 2019

Volunteers essential to protect green spaces in Ōrākei

Volunteers are needed for a series of planting days planned by Ōrākei Local Board.

Community 18 Apr 2019

Ōrākei Local Board seeks nominations for Community Volunteer Awards

Nominate an individual or local group that makes Ōrākei a great place to live.

Events

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Louise Lonsdale-Cooper Parnell 1970's Photograph Exhibition

Parnell Heritage is hosting the exhibition launch of unique photographs, taken over 50 years ago.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

The Lush Family and the Pacific

Explore ‘Hands Across the Water’—historic photos and artefacts from the Lush Family Collection.

01 Oct 2024

Parnell Heritage Walks - St Stephen's Chapel

Explore Takutai Street where Bishop George Augustus Selwyn and his fellow missionaries used to tr...

02 Oct 2024

Highwic Baking: Ingredients with a Pacific influence

Follow the delicious smell of authentic baking.

02 Oct 2024

Ponsonby Presents: queer conversation with Edward Cowley

Explore local and personal heritage as Edward shares stories from the days before homosexual law...

02 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Visit Highwic and Make a Wind Vane

Bring the kids to visit Highwic and make your own wind vane.

03 Oct 2024

Auckland’s Treasured Old Pubs

Come along for this illustrated talk with a feast of architectural images, presented by Dr Brian...

03 Oct 2024

Sustainable Conservation of Pacific Art and Heritage

The talk explores some of these items, their meanings, and sustainable conservation methods for P...