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Ōrākei celebrates success
From saving open spaces to funding meaningful events, Ōrākei Local Board looks back at a few of the things it has accomplished so far this electoral term.
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Doubling down on the environment in Ōrākei
Both the Moth Plant Prizegiving and the Enviro Forum took place in May, educating and celebrating local environmentalists .
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Much-loved Remuera Library undergoing restoration
The library's services will be relocated during the works.
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Local year 12 student to speak at Anzac service
Will Dickson from Glendowie College will be delivering a speech at St Heliers Anzac service on 25 April.
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10 things to look forward to at Splash Landing
See what you and the whānau can get up to at Ōrākei's new festival!
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Old quarry now diving duck haven
Ōrākei Local Board celebrates Parks Week
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Hot tips for summer safety
How you can help keep your neighbourhood safe this summer.
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Glad tidings for Gladstone Park playground
A Parnell playground reopened with a crowd just in time for the summer holidays.
Events
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Autaia
Join us as we showcase the vibrancy and creativity of rangatahi in a one-night Haka theatre show.
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Elegant orchids botanical art workshop
In this workshop, you will learn how to observe and draw exotic orchids from the Wintergardens pl...
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An Evening with Murray Thom
Be inspired by New Zealand music producer, philanthropist and sportsman Murray Thom.
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Spring Daffodils botanical art workshop
Let your creativity flow as you connect with nature and fellow botanical art enthusiasts.
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Volunteer Expo Auckland East
This is a family-friendly trade-show-style event where kids can have supervised play while adults...
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Cacti and Succulents botanical art workshop
Learn how to observe and draw cacti and succulents from the Wintergardens plant collections.