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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.

Parks / Outdoors 24 Apr 2023

Pukekawa / Auckland Domain helped to protect low lying areas in flooding events

Pukekawa / Auckland Domain, like many other parks, played a critical role in retaining flood waters during the recent severe weather events.

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 .

Parks / Outdoors 20 Apr 2023

How your local parks and beaches are kept fresh, fun and accessible

Discover some of the work your local board does to keep our public spaces in great shape.

Parks / Outdoors 27 Mar 2023

Refreshed concept plan aims to create greater waterfront access for wider community

Ōrākei Local Board's revised concept plan for The Landing will go out for public consultation in April 2023.

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

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!

07 May 2023 - 30 Jul 2023

Crochet Group

Bring your own hook and yarn, along with a friend.

15 Jun 2023

Peace Stick

Join us for a cold war tale.

19 Jul 2023 - 06 Aug 2023

Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival

A programme of around 100 features and documentaries is presented in Auckland.