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Environment 17 Jun 2021

Ōrākei environmental warriors tackle moth plant

Nearly 5000 moth plant pods, as well as countless moth plant seedlings, were collected recently as part of a coordinated school competition aimed at reducing the effects of pest plants on the environment.

29 Apr 2021

Change of roles within Ōrākei Local Board

The role of Deputy Chair on the Ōrākei Local Board changed on 28 April 2021, to share the role between Sarah Powrie and Troy Elliott.

19 Mar 2021

Still time to have your say on the Recovery Budget

Aucklanders are being reminded that it is not too late to have a say in the Auckland Council Recovery Budget, with five days remaining until feedback is closed on 22 March 2021.

12 Mar 2021

Water quality - a community in action

The issue of water quality is close to the heart of every Aucklander, and for no one more so perhaps than for those who live, play or work around Hobson Bay.

10 Mar 2021

Iconic centrepiece on show for America's Cup audience

The iconic fountain at Mission Bay will be turned on so that the charms of the eastern seaside suburb can be experienced by the audience for the 36th America’s Cup.

Finance 2 Mar 2021

Adjustments to Water Quality Targeted Rate proposed in Auckland's Recovery Budget

To help build on improvements we have made to our beaches and waterways and bring some of the work forward by six years, our Recovery Budget is proposing two changes to the Water Quality Targeted Rate - extend it from 2028 until 2031 and increase each year in line with the projected average increase in general rates.

22 Feb 2021

Local input on budget planning vital says Ōrākei Ward Councillor

The Auckland Council Recovery Budget consultation is currently underway and open to review and input until 22 March 2021.

Community 27 Jan 2021

Ōrākei Local Board launches noise complaint campaign

Local families and business are being called on to help reduce nuisance noise in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

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!

07 May 2023 - 30 Jul 2023

Crochet Group

Bring your own hook and yarn, along with a friend.

15 Jun 2023

Peace Stick

Join us for a cold war tale.

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 a go at adult colouring.

19 Jul 2023 - 06 Aug 2023

Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival

A programme of around 100 features and documentaries is presented in Auckland.

24 Jul 2023 - 25 Jul 2023

APO | In Your Neighbourhood: Schubert's String Quintet

A curious thing happens in the first movement of Schubert’s String Quintet: the music unfolds to reveal a melody we seem to have known all our life, even if it’s the first time we...

26 Nov 2023

The Rangitoto Swim

Take a Fullers360 ferry off to the Rangitoto Volcano, where you, your best swimmer mates, and a thousand others will tackle the 4.6km journey.