Ōrākei (local board area)
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Ōrākei is a local government area in
Ōrākei Ward.[1]
Geography
The Ōrākei Local Board Area includes both the suburb of
Glendowie and Glen Innes. There are town centres in Ellerslie, St Johns, Remuera, Mission Bay and St Heliers.[1]
Geographically, area is situated around the Ōrākei Basin and along a Hauraki Gulf coastline with beaches and cliffs.[1]
History
The area is culturally and spiritually significant to
Ngāti Whātua-o-Ōrākei, and includes the tribal group's land, marae, church and urupā.[1]
Takaparawhau-Bastion Point is a cultural site for the iwi and features an art deco tomb and the memorial garden for former prime minister Michael Joseph Savage.[1]
Much of the area was further developed by Europeans between the
Second World War.[1]
Features
There are a range of beaches and walkways in the area, including the 625 metre Ōrākei Basin walking and cycling track.[1]
The Waiatarua Reserve, the largest urban wetland restoration project in New Zealand, is located in the board area.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Council profile". aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council.