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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.

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.

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.

New look community centre for Meadowbank
Community input sought on fit out of new centre in Meadowbank


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

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

Ōrākei Seniors lead discussions
Forum topics and discussions led by local seniors
Events

Night at Auckland Museum: Wonders of Egypt
Experience life in ancient Egypt with an evening of mystery, magic and mummies for the whole family.

Parnell Library's School Holiday Programme Sept - Oct
Domain Scavenger Hunt, Guess the God Bingo, Wintergarden Walkaround, and Paint Like a Pro

St Heliers Library 'Treasure Hunters' School holiday Programme
Events are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years.

School holiday programmes for kids aged 5-13 years
Enrol them in Auckland Council’s school holiday programme. Our programmes are inexpensive, safe,...

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


Parnell Library Shared Reading Group
Join us for a stimulating hour of reading great stories and poetry aloud, then chatting about it....

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