Ōrākei Local Board News

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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St Heliers Bay Road is major road with many homes, businesses and schools. About 13,000 vehicles travel through it each day, and it serves as a key route for buses, service and supply vehicles. Many people also walk and cycle along it.

On a small section of St Heliers Bay Road just before the approach to the five-way intersection (at Riddell Road, Maskell Street, and Parkside Street), there is space for parking - roughly between properties 169 and 163 St Heliers Bay Rd.

Auckland Transport hope to install the new clearway before the end of June 2025. The hours will be from 7am to 7pm, Monday through Friday. As a reminder, cars will still be allowed to park overnight on weekdays and at any time on weekends.

If you’d like to speak to someone about the plans, please email us at ATEngagement@at.govt.nz.

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

Saturday, 20 September to Sunday, 5 October 2025

In 2025 we mark the 75th anniversary of the Empire Games, a moment when nearly 250,000 hearts beat in unison. Join us as we celebrate the enduring spirit of sport and recreation that defines our city.

We're seeking events that evoke the emotion of those Games – the excitement, the pride, the shared experience. Tell the stories of our sporting heroes, explore the history of our beloved venues, and showcase the evolution of local teams.

From the power of children's play to the traditions of ngā tākaro and our maritime legacy, let's rediscover the heart of Auckland's sporting soul. And beyond the sporting arena, let's celebrate the rich and varied histories of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

This is a call to celebrate play in every way, ensuring 2025 resonates with the spirit of unity and joy.

Rather than shaping events to fit within the topic each year, we’d like the theme to be more of an inspiration for your event. You may prefer to proceed with your usual event, even if it falls outside the theme. Either way, as long as there’s a heritage/historical focus, we’re keen to see your ideas for 2025!

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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