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Rubbish & Recycling
Rubbish Collection
Thursdays (out by 7am)
Rubbish & compost out weekly
Recycling fortnightly
Inorganics
Once yearly
Every area of Auckland is allocated a set week each year for an inorganic collection. Bookings are open until eight days before your area’s scheduled collection week.
If you see dumped rubbish, report it by calling 0800 NO DUMP (0800 663 867).
Recycling Centre
Waiōera Recycling Centre, 990 Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland 1022. Open 9-4 Thurs-Sun
Waiōrea CRC is a hub for waste reduction, environmental education, and community engagement, working towards a sustainable future for Auckland and beyond.
Most hard-to-recycle items accepted here
Getting Around
Public Transport
Auckland Transport Services
We have a range of buses with routes 67A, 67B, 22N, 24R, 209 running through or adjacent to Ōwairaka, and 010 and 66 also running off Mt Albert Rd.
The closest train stations are Mt Albert and Avondale.
RNT Motors
Car/automotive mechanic
An automotive workshop providing reliable vehicle servicing, diagnostics, and general mechanical repairs.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm,
Saturday 8:30 to 3pm
60 Richardson Road, Ph. 09 846 0066
Cycle and Walking Paths
See or travel through Ōwairaka by foot or bike
We are incredibly lucky to have the Waterview Shared Bike Path right next to our hood. If you are coming from the Waterview direction you hit the Alan Wood Reserve path and that links you up to the Te Auaunga path so you can keep going all the way to Wesley. Paths also run through Murray Hallberg Park.
Cycle Mechanics
For your cycle service needs, there are two mechanic workshops nearby
Josca Bike Repairs
9.30am-5pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Tuesday 2pm-6pm. Ph. 021 252 8655
Service and repair most styles of bike, ebikes, commuter bikes and vintage/custom bikes.
A Bike Shop
890 New North Rd, phone 09 816 6890
Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm,
Independent mechanics fixing all manner of bicycles!
Health
Auckland District Health Board & Hospital
Emergency Doctor
White Cross St Lukes
52 Saint Lukes Road, St Lukes,
Ph. 09 815 3111
White Cross New Lynn.
2144-2146 Great North Road,
Ph. 09 828 8912
Both open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week.
NZ Post Shop Mt Albert & Chemist
Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 12pm
944 New North Road
Ph. 09 892 6109
Services
Chok Anun
Thai massage therapist offering traditional Thai massages and wellness treatments.
Open 7 days 10am – 8pm
1095 New North Road
Ph 09 948 8688
Massage By Eve
A massage therapist on Hendon Avenue offering tailored therapeutic treatments including sports, deep tissue, relaxing oil, hot stone and foot massages to help clients unwind, recover and relieve muscle tension.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am-7.30pm
Sunday 10am-7pm
86 Hendon Avenue, phone 027 665 7817
Auntie Briars Grooming & Play Days
A friendly, home-style dog grooming and care spot.
1148 New North Road, Ph 09 849 8127
Mt Albert Physiotherapy Clinic
A trusted Mount Albert physio clinic offering personalised assessment and treatment for injuries, pain and mobility issues, combining hands‑on therapy with tailored rehabilitation to help you recover and stay active.
Open Monday to Friday 6am – 6:30pm
1085 New North Road,
Ph 09 846 8187
Hendon Easy Laundromat
Your friendly local laundry specialists. Pop in and see the team for your laundry needs. They also take commercial contracts.
84 Hendon Avenue,
Open 7 days a week, 7.30am-7pm
Ph. 09 555 4222
Breathe Better
Qualified Buteyko Breathing Method instructor Ruth is based right here in Ōwairaka, helping with asthma, anxiety and wellbeing. Sessions available in person or online.
Ph 022 023 4070
Afiyah Pilates
A women‑focused Pilates studio in Mount Albert offering instructor‑led reformer classes and mindful movement sessions in a welcoming, supportive environment.
1081 New North Road
Open 7 days. See website for session times.
Swift Movers
Safe, efficient, and hassle-free moving services tailored to your needs. From household and office relocations to emergency and single-item moves.
54 Stewart Road, Ph. 027 777 9438
Shop
Kevin Kilsby Ceramics
Local artisans
4 Weston Avenue Mount Albert
Wednesday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 3pm
021 887 393 – ring before visiting
See the ceramic artists at work, wander in their beautiful garden and pick
from a selection of tableware, garden art and sculptures.
Harlston Superette
Our friendly local dairy!
53 Richardson Rd, phone 09 846 7577
Open until 8:30pm every day
A friendly and well stocked superette from groceries to scoop ice-cream.
Pak’nSave
Local supermarket
1167/1177 New North Rd
Open 7 days, 8am-10pm
The go-to spot in the neighbourhood for big weekly shops at low prices. No frills and budget friendly, it’s known for its wide aisles, bulk deals, and plenty of parking. A reliable local favourite for stocking up on the essentials..
Eat & Drink
Young George
Community cafe since 2020, a great local hang out spot. Open 7 days for coffee, cabinet, pancakes and sandos.
Open 7 days 7:30am-2pm
86A Hendon Avenue, Ph 021 316 39786
Muzza’s Pies
This is where you will find the best pies in Auckland. Sweet, savoury, hearty beef or vegetarian, they have you covered.
Monday, Tuesday 6:30am–2.30pm
Wednesday-Friday 6.30am-4pm
Saturday–Sunday 7am–3pm
55 Richardson Road
Ph 09 846 2355
Frat’s Pizza
Artisan sourdough pizzas with creative toppings, quality local ingredients, and a relaxed neighbourhood vibe for dine-in or takeaway.
Sunday – Wednesday 5pm – 9pm
Thursday – Saturday 5pm – 10pm
1089 New North Road, Ph. 09 948 0399
Stacked Burger
Delicous Hearty Gourmet Smash Burgers right on your doorstep.
Open Wednesday-Friday 11:30am -10pm, Saturday 9am – 10pm, Sunday 9am-9pm
119 Richardson Road,
Ph 022 632 1948
Ph 09 815 828250
Dee Dee Thai
For all your Thai cravings, there is something for everyone! All main meals can be cooked as vegetarian and come with rice.
Open Thursday to Sunday, 11am-9pm
50 Richardson Road,
Ph 09 815 8282
Education
Ōwairaka Plunket Playgroup
Ōwairaka Playgroup runs on Tuesdays during school term from 9.30am – 11.30am.
Located next to the Kindergarten. The room can also be hired for birthday parties.
99 Richardson Road, aimee.dale@plunket.org.nz, phone 0800 184 803
Kidz Unlimited Learning Centre
A friendly early learning centre where kids can play, explore, and grow in a supportive, caring environment.
4 Ennismore Road, Ph 09 820 2253
Lollipops Mount Albert
Lollipops Mount Albert is a friendly local daycare offering a warm, home-like environment for babies and preschoolers.
1107 New North Road, Ph 09 846 1046
Little Dudes Childcare Centre
Little Dudes offers a safe, play-based early learning environment that supports children’s confidence, growth, and development.
14 Stewart Road, Ph 09 846 9915
Ōwairaka Kindergarten
Ōwairaka Kindergarten is set in a large leafy garden, down a long driveway back from the road. The kindergarten’s beautiful, large garden has mature trees that give lovely shade in summer. Tamariki love to explore our inviting and interactive outdoor play area. There are plenty of natural areas where children can learn, run, climb, explore, and develop their own interests and physical skills. A place for tamariki and whānau connections to other families in the community. These friendships make transitioning to school much easier and Ōwairaka District School can be found right next door.
20 hours of free ECE for all children.
6a Dunkirk Terrace, Ph. 09 846 5476
Ōwairaka District School
Ōwairaka District School is a well-established primary school right here in Ōwairaka, serving students from Years 1–6. Known for its inclusive, community-focused environment, the school offers a strong academic foundation alongside cultural, sporting, and creative opportunities. Ōwairaka District School is committed to fostering confident, respectful, and lifelong learners within a supportive and diverse community.
113/115 Richardson Road, Ph 09 846 5091 reception@owairaka.school.nz
Mount Royal Early Learning Centre
A nurturing early childhood centre offering a safe, play-based learning environment that supports children’s growth, confidence, and development.
88 Mount Royal Avenue, Ph 09 849 7440
Young World Child Care Centre
Provides quality early childhood education in a caring, structured environment. The centre encourages curiosity, independence, and positive relationships, supporting children as they explore, learn, and develop essential life skills.
2 Hallam Street, Ph 027 579 5718
Kelly Club Ōwairaka
After school care and holiday programmes. Includes sports, cooking, discovery activities, arts and crafts as well as structured ‘free time’. A “home away from home” and a place to learn new skills, make new friends, get creative, and most of all have fun!
Contact Hunter Harrison, phone 020 4158 3155
owairaka@kellyclub.co.nz
Community
Bike Ōwairaka
Bike Ōwairaka is for Mt Albert and Ōwairaka community members. They want to create a place to share information about cycling events, tips, call on others for support, and celebrate how awesome it is getting around on two wheels! This is for every kind of bike rider – lycra racers, commuters, cargo families, family riders. All welcome!
Ph. 09 839 0935
027 272 3467
Liberty Church
Is an all-age, multicultural, Baptist church in the heart of Ōwairaka. We gather on Sundays at 10.30am, and there are programmes for children & youth. Small groups meet during the week and are the hub of deeper personal growth and relational connectedness. We warmly welcome all people – come along to a Sunday service or pop in for a chat and coffee during the week.
Ph. 09 820 0168
119 Richardson Road
Mt Albert Spiritualist Church
Offers weekly Sunday services with medium messages and spiritual healing, plus development groups for meditation and mediumship in a welcoming community setting.
19 Hendon Avenue, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025
enquiries@mtalbertspiritualistchurch.org.nz
09 627 9787
Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek
Co-ordinated by the much-respected conservation champion Wendy John, they have been working to protect and restore the ecological health of central Auckland’s longest stream and its surrounding environment since 2004.
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 2.30pm
6a Dunkirk Terrace, Ph. 09 846 5476
Ōwairaka Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!
Every Saturday at 8am.The event takes place at Ōwairaka Park, 56-60 Ōwairaka Avenue. It’s free but you need to register before you first come along. We’re friendly! Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at L’Oeuf, near the corner of Ōwairaka Ave and Mt Albert Rd (600m from the start/finish). Café opens at 8am – please come and join us!
Pest Free Ōwairaka
We are blessed in Mt Albert to have a tree-lined neighbourhood and our beautiful maunga which provides such a great habitat for ourselves as well as our native wildlife. However, our wildlife is under pressure from introduced species.
The goal is to rid Ōwairaka from the most damaging pest animals and plants mid-term, and the current focus is on rats. A group of volunteers started controlling rats on the top of Ōwairaka / Mt Albert jointly with the Tūpuna Maunga Authority. Order a subsidised rat trap online at:
Fonua Ola Services
Supports Pasifika families to be safe and well for a better future. You can refer yourself for support.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Ph. 828 4307
8 Hendon Avenue
Mount Albert Point Chevalier Community Patrol
Part of Community Patrols of New Zealand, our local group is always looking for new volunteers to help deter crime and be the eyes and the ears of the community. If you would like to get involved contact the friendly team.
09-815 9605
mountalbert.pointchev@cpnz.org.nz
Mt Albert Growers and Gardeners Garden Groups
This gardeners group was created to help people connect through gardening. Members of the Mt Albert Gardeners Group swap and share plants, and to encourage our community to grow their own food. Get in touch via Facebook or email Mōe.
moerichardson63@gmail.com
Ōwairaka Connecting Communities Hub
A free space for community groups to gather without the barrier of cost based in the Ōwairaka Sea Scout Hall . Follow our Facebook page to get up-to-date information on what’s happening at the Hub.
Ōwairaka Sea Scout Hall, Murray Halberg Park, Range View Rd
owairakahapori@gmail.com
Parks and Sport
Alan Wood Reserve and Kūkūwai
You will find entries all along Hendon Avenue. A perfect place for dog walkers. Enjoy a stroll alongside Oakley Creek, enter the shared bike path and walkways where you can meander through the wetlands before crossing the motorway on the magnificent Te Whitinga bridge to kick a ball or run the dog at Kūkūwai Park, then continue on to join up with Te Auaunga path where the kids can build confidence in the māra hūpara, or the pump track.
1st Mt Albert St Judes Scout Group
Scouting is for girls and boys, building confidence, connection and community.
Active since 1936 you will find the Den at 1231a New North Road. Meeting times:
Keas (5-8 years): Thursday 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
Cubs (8-11 years): Wednesday 6.30pm to 8.00pm.
Scouts (11-14 years): Tuesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Venturers (14-18 years): Thursday 7pm to 9pm.
1stmtalbertstjudes@group.scouts.nz
Ōwairaka Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!
Owairaka Park, 56-60 Owairaka Avenue, Mt Albert, 1025 Auckland.
owairaka@parkrun.com
Ōwairaka Sea Scouts
Ōwairaka Sea Scouts have been in Mt Albert since 1927. Offering a challenging and exciting programme, often combining with other local scout groups to gain added benefits through shared expertise. Scouts 9 to 15 years and Venturers 15 to 18 years. The space is also available for hire.
Range View Road, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025
Also at Sea Scouts Hall:
Puketāpapa Arts and Culture Association – Chinese musical and cultural group
Monday 1pm – 4pm. Joseph Ngui 021 267 6368
Kellyfit – Strength and Balance classes for all abilities and ages
First session is free, then $10 per session. Tuesdays 1.30pm-2.15pm Kelly 021 226 6834
Sahaja Yoga Meditation
FREE. Saturdays 11.30am-12.30pm.
022 404 8386
New Settlers Family and Community Trust Sewing Repair Cafe
FREE. Every 2nd Friday owairakahapori@gmail.com
Ōwairaka Connecting Communities Hub
A funded space for community groups and locals to use located at the Ōwairaka Sea Scouts Hall. Made available through the support of Albert-Eden Local Board. For more information and bookings go to:
Mt Albert Ponsonby AFC
A community-based club and currently running football playing
opportunities for children as young as 4 years and up to adults. Find out more and sign up today.
19a Preston Avenue, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025
Murray Halberg Park
Found right in the heart of Ōwairaka, the park is home to Marist Rugby League Club and the Ōwairaka Sea Scouts. There is a great wee basketball court and
an awesome playground.
Range View Road, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025
Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura. Mount Albert
This magnificent maunga is for everyone to enjoy, please treat it with respect. Kids can explore the paths for hours. The park is an off leash dog walking area except for some parts. Be sure to check out the signage. There are four pedestrian access points: Summit Drive (main entrance) Toroa Terrace, Mount Royal Avenue and La Veta Avenue.
Anderson Park
Enter from Preston Avenue and you’ll find the home of Mt Albert Ponsonby Football Club, 3 excellent tennis courts and a small playground. Join the football club, open to all ages, cheap fees and a social place to meet.
19a Preston Avenue, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025
09 301 0101
Ōwairaka Park
Enter from Ōwairaka Avenue, Hendon Avenue or the path off Oakley Creek/Te Auaunga. The park has a basketball court, skate park, playground and an awesome flying fox that goes very fast! There are toilets, drinking fountains and paths that make riding a scooter easy to get from one end to the other. This is also where you will find the Ōwairaka Eco-Neighbourhood’s orchard where everyone is welcome to help out and enjoy the space.
Marist Saints Rugby League Club
The mighty Marist Saints’ mission is to grow and unite our community by engaging and empowering our people to thrive both on and off the rugby league field. We are a family orientated club who focus on looking after all our members by providing opportunities to grow and develop skills for life in a fun and friendly environment. This strong family focus contributed to a proud history at Marist where there is an established reputation for very strong junior teams and a competitive senior team playing in the SAS Fox Memorial Premier Competition.
32A Range View Road, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025
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