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Community 19 Sep 2022

Ōrākei stalwart steps away from politics

Former Board Chair Colin Davis has stepped away from local government after an almost 24-year career as an elected representative and a total of 62 years’ service to the city given he worked for the council continuously from 1960.

Akl Paths 13 Sep 2022

Pathways around Wai-O-Taiki closed for upgrade work

Pathways in and around Wai-O-Taiki Nature Reserve will be closed temporarily, while important track upgrades are undertaken.

Community 13 Sep 2022

Moneywise play options

Ōrākei Local Board supports the Meadowbank Toy Library through the Ōrākei Local Grant which are offered to the community biannually. The next grant round is open to applications 16 January to 17 February 2023.

Community 2 Sep 2022

New look community centre for Meadowbank

Community input sought on fit out of new centre in Meadowbank

Community 18 Aug 2022

Helping hand for the little guys

A little grant goes a long way

Community 8 Aug 2022

Local Volunteer Expo

If you have an interest in becoming a volunteer then the Ōrākei Volunteer Expo may be just what you need

Arts 5 Aug 2022

Meditative Art for everyone

Through active guided meditations, discover an alternative perspective of how to express thoughts, feelings, and conflicts

Community 21 Jul 2022

Ōrākei Seniors lead discussions

Forum topics and discussions led by local seniors

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

26 Sep 2023 - 05 Oct 2023

St Heliers Library 'Treasure Hunters' School holiday Programme

Events are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years.

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,...

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...

06 Oct 2023

ELF Auckland Event

Speed Dating, Quiz, Talk, Ideas and Light refreshments.

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...