Ōrākei Community Forum

Join us in the Te Kawau Room, at the Akarana Marine Sports Centre’ for a welcoming evening at the Ōrākei Community Forum, designed to foster connection among neighbours and provide vital local updates. This event is hosted by the Ōrākei Community Association and aims to create a space for respectful conversation about the issues affecting our community.

Event Highlights:

• Date & Time: 15th June 2026 Doors Open at 5:30 PM for Pre-Event Mingling

• Location: Te Kawau Room, at the Akarana Marine Sports Centre

  
  

Agenda:

• Short Presentations:

  • Desley Simpson, Deputy Mayor of Auckland

  • Sarah Powrie, Chair of the Ōrākei Local Board

  • Brooke van Velden, MP for Tāmaki

  • A representative from Auckland Transport

  • A representative from Kāinga Ora

    
    

• Discussion Topics:

  • Local community issues affecting Ōrākei

  • Upcoming road changes in Ōrākei

  • Updates on Kāinga Ora activities

  • Wider matters impacting the Ōrākei Local Board area

  • Relevant Greater Auckland matters

Format:

• Engaging Q&A Session: Plenty of time for questions and open discussion with our speakers.

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with your neighbours before and after the formal presentations.

This evening promises to be an informative gathering, where Desley Simpson and Sarah Powrie will address not only local suburban matters but also broader Auckland and Ōrākei Local Board issues that impact our residents.

Registration:

Please RSVP for attendance to help us plan and coordinate effectively.

We look forward to seeing you there and strengthening our community ties together!