There is a wealth of historical material on this area, in large part due to the efforts of the late Elizabeth Jackson.
Bush, Graham W.A.
Decently and in order, the government of the City of Auckland 1840 - 1971, the centennial history of the Auckland City Council. (1971)
The Orakei area amalgamated with Auckland City in 1928, and there is much of relevance in this superb history of local government activities.
Advance in order, the Auckland City Council from centenary to reorganisation 1971 - 1989. (1991)
The Auckland Research has the large index to the notes of both these works.
Haworth, Dianne.
Saint Heliers Bay centennial 1882 - 1982. (1982)
A brief well-illustrated historical overview first published as articles in the Eastern Courier.
Jackson, Elizabeth Tarrant.
Delving into the past of Auckland's eastern suburbs. Vol 1 - to 1842, Vol 2 - Orakei, Vol 3 - Meadowbank, Saint Johns, Vol 4 - Mission Bay, Vol 5 - Kohimarama, Vol 6 - Saint Heliers, Vol - 7 Glendowie, Vol 8 - Glen Innes.
The quintessential local historian for the area.
Council archives
Auckland City Archives has the records of
- Orakei Road Board 1900 - 1928
- Auckland City Council.
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