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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

Heritage 13 Jul 2022

Strong future for grand old building

St Heliers Community Library services will be relocating temporarily to Turua Hall

Community 5 Jul 2022

Making Ōrākei a great place to live – together

In 2020 the community helped direct priorities for Ōrākei Local Board to focus on in the following three years. The goal: making Ōrākei a great place to live. 

Cleaning up our environment 27 Jun 2022

Reviving our Gulf

The humble mussel doing incredible things

Community 13 Jun 2022

Ōrākei Seniors Forum on Health 2022

Residents at seven local retirement villages were asked what they wanted hear about, the answer was ‘health’

Community 27 May 2022

Creative Humans shine in the community

A new art programme is set to bring art to communities - from beaches to town centres

Parks / Outdoors 29 Apr 2022

New lookout at Churchill Park

A new lookout has been created at the highest point in Churchill Park in Glendowie, offering 360-degree views over the city including Te Naupata/Musick Point and toward Motukorea/Browns Island. 

Events

29 Apr 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Plunket Japanese Playgroup

Come along and connect with other Japanese-speaking families with your children 0 to 5.

09 May 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Scrabble Club

Join the Scrabble club for a couple of games every second and fourth Thursday of the month.

02 May 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Plunket Meadowbank Playgroup

Join us on Monday mornings for some fun, friendship, support, and child-led play!

19 Jan 2025

8th Continent Marathon and Half Marathon 2025

The event uses a 5km loop starting and finishing at the main grandstand.

25 Jan 2025

Opera in the Park - Glover Park

Bring your picnic blanket, a basket of delicious treats and tuck in for an evening of beautiful o...

01 Mar 2025

Music in Parks Mission Bay

Music in Parks is stoked to be setting up beach-side in Mission Bay, so come get your groove on w...

02 Mar 2025

Round the Bays

Get ready to lace up and maybe even dress up for NZ’s largest fun run.

07 Mar 2025

Movies in Parks: We Bought a Zoo

Seeking a fresh start for him and his two mourning children, Benjamin buys and endeavors to save...