Ōrākei Local Board

The Ōrākei Local Board is one of 21 local boards in Auckland. The local board makes a plan for your area and decides on local issues, activities and facilities. It also oversees council services and facilities in your area, including libraries and parks. The local board is made up of seven members. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Ōrākei Local Board election.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Advocate for sporting upgrades to Colin Maiden, Bloodworth Park and Michaels Ave so sports clubs and families have top-quality facilities.

    Back local festivals and cultural events that celebrate Ōrākei's identity and bring families and neighbours together.

    Support the upkeep of public facilities like parks, playgrounds, libraries, halls and reserves as safe, accessible hubs for all people.

  • End the war on cars so families can easily reach shops, sports, concerts and community events without being forced onto alternatives.

    Make it easier for responsible bar owners to gain and keep licences without suffering long delays, costs and needless red tape.

    Protect guaranteed public access to coasts, reserves and Crown land so communities can enjoy them freely now and in future.

  • Ensure that shared access public parks provide both well maintained sports facilities and off-leash recreation opportunities for dog owners.

    Make it easier and less costly for responsible hospitality venues to obtain and keep liquor licences without excessive red tape.

    Protect public access to coasts, parks, reserves and public spaces so communities can enjoy them with equal access for all.

  • Advocate for sporting upgrades to Colin Maiden, Bloodworth Park and Michaels Ave so sports clubs and families have top-quality facilities.

    Back local festivals and cultural events that celebrate Ōrākei's identity and bring families and neighbours together.

    Support the upkeep of public facilities like parks, playgrounds, libraries, halls and reserves as safe, accessible hubs for all people.

  • End the war on cars so families can easily reach shops, sports, concerts and community events without being forced onto alternatives.

    Make it easier for responsible bar owners to gain and keep licences without suffering long delays, costs and needless red tape.

    Protect guaranteed public access to coasts, reserves and Crown land so communities can enjoy them freely now and in future.

  • Ensure that shared access public parks provide both well maintained sports facilities and off-leash recreation opportunities for dog owners.

    Make it easier and less costly for responsible hospitality venues to obtain and keep liquor licences without excessive red tape.

    Protect public access to coasts, parks, reserves and public spaces so communities can enjoy them with equal access for all.