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10 Mar 2021

Iconic centrepiece on show for America's Cup audience

The iconic fountain at Mission Bay will be turned on so that the charms of the eastern seaside suburb can be experienced by the audience for the 36th America’s Cup.

Finance 2 Mar 2021

Adjustments to Water Quality Targeted Rate proposed in Auckland's Recovery Budget

To help build on improvements we have made to our beaches and waterways and bring some of the work forward by six years, our Recovery Budget is proposing two changes to the Water Quality Targeted Rate - extend it from 2028 until 2031 and increase each year in line with the projected average increase in general rates.

22 Feb 2021

Local input on budget planning vital says Ōrākei Ward Councillor

The Auckland Council Recovery Budget consultation is currently underway and open to review and input until 22 March 2021.

Community 27 Jan 2021

Ōrākei Local Board launches noise complaint campaign

Local families and business are being called on to help reduce nuisance noise in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

1 Dec 2020

Discovering the depths of Ōrākei

Ōrākei Local Board members were invited 30 meters underground to explore Watercare wastewater project and what they found was impressive.

Arts 30 Nov 2020

Waiting for the birds to swan off!

Project held ransom by swans

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.

Events

11 Dec 2022 - 02 Jul 2023

Book Chat

Book a chat with one of our librarians to find out about new books and authors just for you!

25 Mar 2023

Edible Garden workshop – EcoFest

Workshop held in a beautiful, mature food forest.

02 Mar 2023 - 30 Mar 2023

March Composting Workshops - Free

This free workshop offers an introduction to composting with bokashi bins, worm farms and cold composting bins.

19 Jan 2023 - 25 May 2023

Ranger guided walk - Free

Learn about the unique flora and fauna that call the forest and waterways home and important environmental issues that we face today in the reserve.

21 Mar 2023 - 08 May 2023

Storytime at the Ellerslie Hall

Have fun at the Storytime.

09 Apr 2023

Food Forest Workshop – EcoFest

We'll make freshly foraged herbal tea.

13 Apr 2023

Conscious Connected Breathing - St Heliers

All welcome to this free session presented by experienced breathing coach Jefferson Chapple.

03 May 2023 - 01 Jun 2023

Strike Up The Band!

You’ll be swaying to the sensational sounds of Tijuana Brass, Glenn Miller, Henry Mancini, and more!