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Biddick’s Bay history revealed
A family’s historic connection with a bay in the Orākei Local Board area has been officially recognised.
Running for Auckland Council?
Want to be more directly involved in decisions that will help make Auckland a great place to live? Consider running as a candidate in the next council elections.
Construction starts on Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive cycle path
Construction is starting on one of Auckland’s biggest ever walking and cycling projects, connecting Auckland’s eastern suburbs to the Waitematā Harbour.
Dropped fees a victory for sports clubs
Orākei Local Board has helped achieve a victory for central Auckland sports clubs by getting sports field fees waived.
Safer streets together
Orākei suburb is a safer place thanks to a newly established community patrol.
We remember, 100 years since Gallipoli
Orākei Local Board has commissioned research to honour servicemen and women from the area who died during the First World War.
Meet a Mission Bay dragon
The dragon that makes its home near the swings at Mission Bay’s Patteson Avenue Reserve now has a name.
Explore Tāmaki Drive
Orākei Local Board is creating a visitor trail along Tāmaki Drive to help people learn about and enjoy the history of this important part of Auckland.
Events
Plunket Meadowbank Playgroup
Join us on Monday mornings for some fun, friendship, support, and child-led play!
Plunket Japanese Playgroup
Come along and connect with other Japanese-speaking families with your children 0 to 5.
Scrabble Club
Join the Scrabble club for a couple of games every second and fourth Thursday of the month.
Volunteer Expo Auckland East
This is a family-friendly trade-show-style event where kids can have supervised play while adults...
Louise Lonsdale-Cooper Parnell 1970's Photograph Exhibition
Parnell Heritage is hosting the exhibition launch of unique photographs, taken over 50 years ago.
The Lush Family and the Pacific
Explore ‘Hands Across the Water’—historic photos and artefacts from the Lush Family Collection.
Parnell Heritage Walks - St Stephen's Chapel
Explore Takutai Street where Bishop George Augustus Selwyn and his fellow missionaries used to tr...
