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Environment 5 Mar 2019

Remuera tree with Dutch elm disease to be removed

An elm tree on Benson Road in Remuera will be removed after being found to have Dutch elm disease.

Heritage 4 Mar 2019

Historic church windows get new life thanks to heritage grant

Grand stained-glass windows to let the light shine for another 100 years thanks to heritage programme grant.

Environment 28 Feb 2019

Water testing shows Ōrākei Basin safe for people and dogs

Water at Ōrākei Basin has been given the all clear following testing for toxins undertaken last week.

Beaches 26 Feb 2019

Businesses pitch in to clean up Ōrākei beaches

A plastic-free project is taking off in the Ōrākei local board area supported by local businesses and residents.

Community 21 Feb 2019

Older adults supported with workshops in Ōrākei

Ōrākei Local Board is helping to arm seniors with key skills around technology, home ownership and driving.

Educational 21 Feb 2019

Playing the Drain Game

An interactive game shows how we can all safeguard our waterways.

Walkways 11 Feb 2019

New signs help wayfinding in St Johns

Find your way around St Johns much easier on foot, bike or scooter thanks to Ōrākei Local Board.

Community 5 Feb 2019

Meadowbank Community Centre to be improved in Ōrākei

Meadowbank Community Centre will be revamped into a high quality, better-used community facility.

Events

27 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

Night at Auckland Museum: Wonders of Egypt

Experience life in ancient Egypt with an evening of mystery, magic and mummies for the whole family.

26 Sep 2023 - 05 Oct 2023

Parnell Library's School Holiday Programme Sept - Oct

Domain Scavenger Hunt, Guess the God Bingo, Wintergarden Walkaround, and Paint Like a Pro

25 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

School holiday programmes for kids aged 5-13 years

Enrol them in Auckland Council’s school holiday programme. Our programmes are inexpensive, safe,...

29 Sep 2023 - 24 Nov 2023

Parnell Library Shared Reading Group

Join us for a stimulating hour of reading great stories and poetry aloud, then chatting about it....

07 Jul 2023 - 22 Dec 2023

Friday Arts and Craft Club

Bring your kids every Friday after school for an opportunity to make things and to take something...

26 Sep 2023 - 05 Oct 2023

St Heliers Library 'Treasure Hunters' School holiday Programme

Events are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years.

11 Jul 2023 - 12 Dec 2023

Two Remuera Library Book Clubs

Come along, meet others, and enjoy hearing about new books in the Library collection.

01 Jun 2023 - 07 Dec 2023

Library Living Room

Come along to Remuera Library and meet others who knit, play Scrabble, chess, cards, or even have...