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Environment 21 Oct 2020

Amphibious dredge put to work at Waiatarua

Visitors to Orakei’s popular Waiatarua Reserve were witness to some pretty impressive works recently when a sediment removal project required unique machinery.

Transport 12 Oct 2020

Proposed new safety plan for St Heliers Village

Have your say until 2 November on a new proposed safety plan for St Heliers Village.

Community 6 Oct 2020

Ōrākei CAB finds the perfect match

The Citizen Advice Bureau and Ōrākei Community Centre have joined forces to continue providing help and services to Ōrākei locals.

Heritage 18 Sep 2020

Old-school cool for St Heliers Library

St Heliers Community Library is going back to its original 1920s colours with a fresh coat of paint as part of its general maintenance programme.

Transport 14 Aug 2020

Part of Tamaki Drive closed to vehicles this weekend

Tamaki Drive between Quay Street and the Ngapipi Bridge will be closed to all traffic including buses from 10pm Friday 14 August until the evening of Sunday 16 August.

Community 6 Aug 2020

Ōrākei grant supports children with Down's syndrome

UpsideDowns Education Trust applied for an Ōrākei Local Board grant towards delivering speech language therapy to children with Down's syndrome in the Ōrākei area.

Have your say 15 Jul 2020

Blueprint for Ōrākei Local Board ready to view

Ōrākei Local Board Plan 2020 is now ready for review, and the board is asking for your feedback.

2 Jul 2020

Heritage toilet block set to shine again

A 1920s basalt toilet block in Selwyn Reserve in Mission Bay is set for a refresh in July this year.

Events

10 Jun 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Book Club - Remuera Library

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

05 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Night at Auckland Museum: Superstars

Join us these school holidays for some fabulous family fun.

30 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

St Heliers Library July School Holiday Programme

Join us these holidays for crafty mornings and creative afternoons.

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.

13 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - St. Heliers Hub

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

23 Mar 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Crochet Group

Join us for a fun afternoon of crochet, where you can work on your own project and make friends w...