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Community 1 Jun 2016

Ōrākei awards recognise the good sorts

The Ōrākei Local Board is seeking nominations for its Community Volunteer Recognition Awards 2016.

Educational 27 Apr 2016

Interns making a big difference

What's it like interning at Auckland Council? We spoke with Licensing and Compliance intern Nicola Clark.

Community 26 Apr 2016

Board seeks greater say in resource consents

Ōrākei Local Board wants to have more input into whether resource consent applications are notified.

Community 5 Apr 2016

Opinion: Time to explore different housing models

Kate Healy, Chief Operating Officer at Ngati Whatua Orakei Whai Rawa Limited, shares her thoughts on Auckland's housing challenges.

Environment 31 Mar 2016

Waste-free warrior coming to town

Auckland families will soon have the chance to get tips from a waste-free parenting warrior, with workshops happening in locations around the region.

Community 16 Dec 2015

Remuera drivers to see red

Red light runners are being targeted with a new warning system.

Community 24 Nov 2015

Ōrākei Community Patrol celebrates milestone

The Ōrākei Community Patrol has celebrated an important milestone in its goal to provide greater safety for the Ōrākei suburb.

Heritage 3 Nov 2015

Biddick’s Bay history revealed

A family’s historic connection with a bay in the Orākei Local Board area has been officially recognised.

Events

05 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Remuera Hub

Learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.

17 Mar 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Plunket Meadowbank Playgroup

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

24 Jun 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

Book Club

Come and have coffee with us while we talk and listen, and enjoy the opportunity to make new frie...

11 Mar 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Plunket Russian Playgroup

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

17 Jul 2025 - 02 Aug 2025

Somewhere Between

Step in, pause and linger. You may not find answers - but perhaps that’s the point.

12 Mar 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Plunket Japanese Playgroup

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

12 Jun 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Scrabble Club

Come along to the Library on the second and fourth Thursdays at 10am and play Scrabble with us.

08 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrākei RSA Hub

Learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.