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Grants for all ages
Ōrākei Local Grants applications close 17 March, here are some examples of previous successful projects.
Reimagining Tāmaki’s waterfront
Ōrākei Local Board has outlined the next steps for refreshing a popular area of Tāmaki Drive, in a bid to better cater for the increasing community use of the harbour.
Staying safe in Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay this summer
With the summer season upon us everyone’s looking to get out and enjoy the water. Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay is a great place to do that
Attracting shorebirds back to Tahuna Torea
A 3D printed pied stilt (poaka) decoy is being used to attract shorebirds.
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
Events
Barfoot & Thompson People's Tri Race 4 – Mission Bay
Suited to first-timers and people wanting to tick off a mega PB – this course has it all.