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Community 23 Sep 2016

Students make their picks for Auckland's leaders

Who will the kids vote for?

Community 15 Sep 2016

Marae zero waste initiative blossoms

A waste reduction programme is well on the way to creating centres of excellence in zero waste across Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland).

Playgrounds 30 Aug 2016

Revamped playground a hit with kids

Ōrākei Local Board has celebrated completion of its sixth playground upgrade this term.

Transport 23 Aug 2016

New lights and sensors make Tāmaki Drive safer

Road surface lights with sensors are just some of the traffic-calming measures that have been installed at the corner of Tāmaki Drive and Ngapipi Road to improve safety for all road users.

Community 1 Jun 2016

Ōrākei awards recognise the good sorts

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

Community 28 Apr 2016

Bastion Point artwork blessed

The new artwork at the entranceway to the steps on Tamaki Drive, leading from Mission Bay to Bastion Point, has been blessed.

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.

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!