Latest from Orakei

‘Legacy’: New solar-powered buildings at marae near Kaipara Harbour
Development is a significant step for the hapū and creates a legacy: Te Kurataiaho Kapea

Wayne Brown meets Desley Simpson for first time since she eyes his job
Dozens of supporters want Desley Simpson to run for mayor.

Apartment developer declares insolvency owing $3.76m
Unexpected cost rises, Covid delays, cooling market blamed for development failure.

Housing for hapū: families move into $20m Ōrākei housing development
'Some people can’t remember anyone in their family owning a home.'

McDonald’s consults Ngāti Whātua on Ōrākei drive-through restaurant plans
Real estate chief met Ngāti Whātua O Ōrakei on employment, safety, health and tikanga.

Broken eye socket, concussion: Man hurt in violent assault on train
The commuter wanted to sit alone. The next minute he was spat on and set on by a group.

Deportee used fake passport to travel between NZ and Australia 24 times
Harvey Cramer-Roberts, from Auckland, was sentenced to nearly four years' jail.

Appointed last year, now gone: Farro Fresh CEO Craig Williams
The retail business now has co-CEOs to continue its growth and expansion plans.

Fishing vessel refloats, departs after grounding in Auckland marina
The skipper missed tide timings while refuelling the boat.

Auckland house-building outstrips population rise
On the fringes, especially to the north, west and south, are where real growth occurred.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei whānau occupy whenua to protest proposed 175-year lease
Siblings Steve and Len Phillips have occupied a piece of real estate in Remuera.

Floods and cyclones top of mind at Ōrākei marae climate wānanga
Ngāti Whātua brings in rangatahi to discuss climate change.

Aucklander convicted of tax charges wins right to build beside heritage-protected boat sheds
Ōrākei Local Board was unsuccessful in getting the plan publicly notified.

Rubbish bin may make return after walkers dump dog poo in Auckland suburb
Hundreds of rubbish bins across city have been removed as a cost-cutting measure.

Dog poo dumped in exclusive Auckland suburb at site of removed council bin
Hundreds of rubbish bins are being removed as a cost-cutting measure.

New artworks on path between Kohimarama Rd and Orakei Basin
Mahi toi are a feature of the Glenn Innes to Tamaki Rd path, with additions just unveiled.

Don't know what to do this weekend? Here's what's on in Auckland
You have the whole weekend to try out these epic events happening across Tāmaki Makaurau.

'Absolute tragedy': Great Barrier resident dies in gas explosion; crews battle Ōrakei house fire
Two dozen firefighters responded to the house fire on Brenton Place.

Former youth defendant in pack rape case went on to climb ranks of Rebels gang
He went on to become a high-ranking Rebels gang member but says he wants a fresh start.

Staunch Māori rivals look for way forward
The Kīngitanga and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei have committed to a series of hui.