Ōrākei Local Board News

  • Ōrākei Local Board Te Poari ā-Rohe o Ōrākei

    The Ōrākei Local Board area includes Ōrākei, Mission Bay, Kohimarama, St Heliers, Glendowie, St Johns, Stonefields, Meadowbank, Remuera and parts of Ellerslie.

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  • Regional Arts Grants

    Two regional opportunities for arts funding are currently open for applications:
     - Regional Arts and Culture project grants, closing 13 July
     - Creative Communities Scheme, closing 17 August

    Find out more and apply

  • It’s Moth Plant Competition time again

    We encourage you to get your school teams registered.

    Registrations are open now:  for more information click here https://forms.gle/wp8RLsyTxcSXQPR98

     The competition starts on Thursday 27 March and runs until Wednesday 7 May.

     Please share this flier (also attached) amongst your classes, teachers, friends and community. Post it on the notice board, the school newsletter and your socials.

    It would be great to have many teams from each school entering.

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  • Tusnami Resilience

    We want to hear from you, Aucklanders! Auckland Emergency Management is seeking your feedback on our recommendations to strengthen #tsunami resilience across the region.

    We now have a clearer understanding of where and who is most at risk from tsunami and want your thoughts on our proposed measures to help everyone be better prepared. All of Auckland's coastline is at risk of tsunami, so we’d appreciate it if you could complete our survey via the link below.

    The survey is open until the end of April 2025 and only takes a few minutes to complete. Have your say today!

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  • Ōrākei gets new tool to help prepare for emergencies

    A new plan is set to empower the Ōrākei community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

    The Ōrākei Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan, created with Auckland Emergency Management (AEM), offers practical guidance to help residents and businesses stay safe before, during, and after an emergency.

    The plan responds to lessons learned from the devastating Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, which highlighted the importance of local preparedness and community support during emergency events.

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  • St Heliers Library Drop In Tech: Get Help with Jack

    Having a problem with your phone or device?

    Pop in on a Tuesday morning between 10am - 12pm, and Jack may be able to help you with a one on one session.

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