NOTE: AECN is NOT the organiser of this market, so please do not email us about getting a stall.

Welcome to St. Heliers Market. Open from 9am to 1pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Tamaki Ex-Services Association Hall.

Discover a treasure trove of handmade goodies from talented local makers and creators. From stunning jewelry and pottery to unique homewares and one-of-a-kind gifts, there's something for everyone.

Come and support your local community while enjoying a fantastic shopping experience. We can't wait to see you there!

Come together with whānau to give back to Papatūānuku at our annual planting day. Bring your gumboots, gloves, and mahi spirit for a day of hands-on fun for all ages.

All attending to meet at Takutai Moana - 19 Hapimana Street, Takaparawhau, Bastion Point.

When: Saturday 14 June, 9am - 1pm
Where: Takaparawhau, Bastion Point – Michael Joseph Savage
Park | 19 Hapimana Street.
Cost: Kore utu | Free

Lunch is provided. Please dress to the weather conditions. Gardening gloves and gumboots recommended.

Ka nui te mihi ki ngā kaitautoko - Ōrākei Local Board & Go Media

Come along and hear how local police and agencies are keeping Tāmaki safe and raise any concerns you may have with them directly.  Details HERE

選択肢は自分に
ニュージーランド選挙について知ろう＆話そう

6月12日（木）10時〜12時 Leicester Hall (Corner Findlay Street and Ramsgate Streets, Ellerslie)

テーマは「知っていこう！ニュージーランドにおける日本人選挙権」といたしまして、
世界でも珍しい移民が持てるニュージーランドでの選挙権を知って、ニュージーランドに移住する選択をする個々の意識を高め、多世代、日本語を話す同士の交流を深める時間を共有できることを目的にしております。

また、今回は、リアル会場からzoom接続もして、ハイブリットでお届けすることに挑戦いたします。

特別な機材があるわけではありませんので、どれくらいのことを提供できるかわかりませんが、今後少しでも多くの方と繋がり、共にNZ在住日本人同士の繋がり、シニア世代のサポートを通して多世代豊な気持ちで支え合える環境の土台を共に築き上げていける取り組みのきっかけにさせていただきます。当日うまくいかないこともあると思いますが、どうぞご理解をいただいた上でzoom参加ご希望の方は、ぜひお申し込みください。

当日の大まかな予定
10:00 ~ 10:15
会場受付中にzoomの皆様にエイジコンサーンオークランドの活動ご案内
10:15 ~ 11:00
NZにおける選挙について、選挙管理委員会のジェシカさんよりお話（簡易和訳担当：Ari Goldstoneさん：エイジコンサーンボランティア）
11:00 ~ 11:15
ジェシカさんとの質疑応答タイム
11:15 ~ 11:20
一度締めの言葉
11:20 ~ 11:55　
感想シェアタイム＆モーニングティータイム
12:00　
終了

Save the date for our next Coffee with a Cop. We're meeting at Little Elephants Cafe & Eatery.

Come to Remuera Library to hear Boris Bogdanovic, an Historic Architecture & Cultural Heritage Specialist, present a talk about architectural projects to improve people's welfare in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, carried out tby the Turquoise Mountain Foundation.

A group of our young adults and mentors from 3 Bags Full will be hosting a whānau friendly event on Saturday!

There'll be refreshments, activities, spot prizes, good vibes and more all while we let you know while your voice is important!

Entry is free however it is first in first serve so feel free to come along with your families there'll be extra activities to keep the kiddies occupied

Details will be below, hope to see you there!

- Where: 12a Umere Crescent , Ellerslie

- When: Saturday 31st of May 4pm

A talk by author John Bluck, based on his latest book - details HERE

Entry by donation, Register at pamela@stlukes.org.nz Event details HERE

Come and make a difference to your neighbourhood by spending a couple of hours helping keep our local path from St John’s to Glen Innes tidy.
We will be weeding, collecting rubbish and planting any seedlings that our lovely neighbours have donated. Family friendly and suitable for all ages (we even have some chalk for kids who want to brighten up the path).
Meet outside Sunhill Garden Centre (sadly closed now) at 9.00am.
Bring water, gloves, sunscreen and tools (if you have none, we may have some to borrow).

Hey Neighbours, new and old! It’s time again to show some of that famous Stonefields community spirit. Join us again for a casual drop-in drink and nibbles to welcome new neighbours. All residents welcome – and make sure your new neighbours know! Meet and make new friends and help us welcome new residents.

Our New Neighbours meetups are always a great place to meet neighbours old and new, swap stories, and make new connections.

The details:

• Just drop in. No RSVP is needed.
• Cash bar with FREE nibbles kindly provided by the generous and very hospitable folks at the Stonefields Public House.
• Babysitting a problem? Bring the kids!
• Want to make a night of it? Feel free to reserve a table before or after and enjoy the pub’s hospitality and great food. https://www.stonefieldspublichouse.co.nz/
• What’s the special occasion? None. But it’s an excellent occasion for neighbours to meet new neighbours.
• Who’s organising it? Your friendly team at the Stonefields Residents Association. Join free if you’d like to support your community and stay in touch. https://stonefields.org.nz/join/ or contact us at community@stonefields.org.nz with any questions or suggestions.

We look forward to seeing you and your new neighbours! And thanks again to @StonefieldsPublicHouse for their generous support.

The Ōrākei Portrait Archive is happy to announce the next edition with a session being held at Stonefields that is free and open to all residence and animals local to the area, with a specially created backdrop. All participants will receive a complimentary digital copy of their portrait with a copy then being housed in the Local History room of the St Heliers Bay Library.

Made possible with the support of the Ōrākei Local Board / Ōrākei Arts.

The Youth of Ōrākei presents Community Brunch 2025 If you’re interested in hearing more about what we have planned this year and are looking for an opportunity to network with the local community, come along!

The event will take place Tamaki Ex-Services Association Hall (19 Turua Street, St Heliers) on Saturday the 24th of May 10am - 12pm. Catering will be provided. See you there!

This is a free event, but please RSVP - https://linktr.ee/youthoforakei

Get together with like-minded people and organizations working in and around Panmure.

- Collaborate and share Information
- Discounted capacity building and professional development opportunities
- Make connections Find out what’s going on in thecommunity

Bring: your flyers, brochures or business cards to exchange with other members.

Tea, coffee, milo, and snacks are provided.

Meetings dates 2025:

- Wed 26 February
- Wed 21 May
- Wed 27 August
- Wed 26 November

12:30-1:30pm
Dunkirk Road Activity Centre | 50 Dunkirk Road, Panmure

dunkirk@xtra.co.nz | 09 570 5539

Join Conservation Volunteers and Auckland Council in their “Connections People with Parks” programme, two Tuesdays each month, each one in a different park.

At Tahuna Torea Reserve you can join the volunteer team for all or part of a day of clearing weeds from native plants, and identifying pest plants for removal. CVNZ turns up with tools, water and snacks. We ask the volunteers to bring their own lunch. More details, and to register HERE

Call to Action

We want to organise an ARMY to take down moth plants in the area. Come along and be a part of history - the launch of Tamaki’s latest environmental action group - Pest Free Tamaki

Details HERE

The City if Auckland Singers & The Auckland Boys Choir present Popular Hits and Classic Songs.

Adult $15

School-aged children - Free

Cash door sales - no Eftpos

Enquiries - Raewyn 021 038 2785

NOTE: AECN is NOT the organiser of this market, so please do not email us about getting a stall.

Welcome to St. Heliers Market. Open from 9am to 1pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Tamaki Ex-Services Association Hall.

Discover a treasure trove of handmade goodies from talented local makers and creators. From stunning jewelry and pottery to unique homewares and one-of-a-kind gifts, there's something for everyone.

Come and support your local community while enjoying a fantastic shopping experience. We can't wait to see you there!

Can you believe it?? We're turning 1 already!! We'd love to invite you to celebrate our birthday down at the Boardwalk for our 5km parkrun followed by further festivities at Ampersand Eatery.

More details to follow

Save the date! We're celebrating the recent playground opening in Michaels Avenue Reserve on Friday 9 May at 3:30pm.

Put this in your Term 2 calendar and we'll see you there with free entertainment for tamariki including face painting.

Join Conservation Volunteers and Auckland Council in their “Connections People with Parks” programme, two Tuesdays each month, each one in a different park.

At Apirana Reserve you can join the volunteer team for all or part of a day of clearing weeds from native plants, and identifying pest plants for removal. CVNZ turns up with tools, water and snacks. We ask the volunteers to bring their own lunch. More details, and to register HERE

A Zoom study group led by Glynn Cardy based on the book by Robin R. Meyers.

Starts Wed 30-Apr and continues on 21-May, 11-Jun and 25-Jun. Cost - donation.

Details on how to register HERE

Come join us to celebrate the re-opening of the new Ellerslie Arts centre, now home to Aotearoa’s most established circus theatre company - The Dust Palace.

Details HERE

St Heliers ANZAC Day Service
Friday 25 April, 10am

On this day we honour the service personnel who fought at Gallipoli and in other conflicts in which New Zealand has been involved.

St Heliers Parade and Service
Parade: Assemble 9.30am at Vellenoweth Green for 9.50am start.
Service: Commences 10am at St Heliers War Memorial Hall, Tāmaki Drive

Find out more: Phone (0274) 577 577 or visit facebook.com/OrakeiLB

Make a kindness medal to commemorate ANZAC day.

For ages 5 – 12 years. Adult supervision required for ages 5 – 7 years.

Celebrate Easter with fun Easter stories and craft!

Suitable for ages 3+. Adult supervision required for ages 3 – 7 years.

Make a cute pop-up frog craft.

Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years. Adult supervision required for ages 5 – 7 years.

Join Neighbourhood Support for this fun Family event.

Details HERE

Come and make a difference to your neighbourhood by spending a couple of hours helping keep our local path from St John’s to Glen Innes tidy.

We will be weeding, collecting rubbish and planting any seedlings that our lovely neighbours have donated. Family friendly and suitable for all ages (we even have some chalk for kids who want to brighten up the path).
Meet outside Sunhill Garden Centre at 9.00am. Bring water, gloves, sunscreen and tools (if you have none, we may have some to borrow). Psst. There may be a free ice block afterwards!

Daylight saving is over. Time to dig out your bike lights and make sure you are seen.
Dress up your bike and yourself and come for a ride along the shared path from Mission Bay to St Heliers and back.
Meet 6.30pm at the clock tower. To make it a bit longer, we will start by riding towards the Tamaki Yacht Club and turning around in the car park there.
Afterwards we can either have a bite in Mission Bay or head into town.
We want it to be a bike party, showing people that you don’t have to take your car if you’re going out on a Saturday evening. It’s also a good chance to see what people are using to make themselves more visible at night and talk to others about their lighting.
The essentials are:
You need a bike and the attitude that you are going to enjoy yourself. Lights are essential! Everything else is optional.

Optional stuff:
A Bluetooth speaker and your favourite tunes.
A bike lit up like a Christmas tree.
An outrageous costume.

How it works:
We meet up at the start location and get organised and wait for any stragglers.
Hop on our bikes and follow the leader towards town, turn around at the Tamaki Yacht Club then head to St Heliers and ride back to the start. From there, those will kids can head home and the rest of us do what we feel like.

St Heliers are kick starting the beginning of the April School Holidays with FREE how at the Tāmaki Ex-Service Hall, presented by Auckland’s premier circus group The Dust Palace.

A Day at the Beach is a family friendly 15 minutes performance and will be followed by a second show. No bookings taken, bring your kids and enjoy the fun. Brought to you by the Ōrākei Local Board.

10.30am: A Day at The Beach performance
11am: Have-a-go circus workshop
12.15pm: A Day at The Beach performance.