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Where are all the candidates?
Nominations for Auckland’s local elections open on Friday 4 July, and with elections looming on the horizon in October, so far only a few candidates have publicly announced they’re standing.

Hobsonville’s new park – Te Kori Scott Point opens to the public
The opening of Te Kori Scott Point is a landmark moment for the Hobsonville community.

Safety measures for Auckland Council’s elected members and candidates
Being an elected member in local government is an essential, valuable and rewarding role.

Hibiscus and Bays grants support 31 local projects
Thirty-one local groups have received nearly $195,000 in the final grants round of the year from the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Facts to help you run Auckland
Here are some handy things to know about Auckland as you consider putting yourself up to take the reins.

Half a million dollars in funding for Upper Harbour community projects
Forty local groups shared $566,612 in the Upper Harbour Local Board’s final grants round of the year.

Winter planting brings together the Upper Harbour community
Volunteers across Upper Harbour are gearing up to plant over 8,000 native trees and shrubs in 14 parks this winter.

Why stand for council?
Aucklanders are urged to stand and help shape the future of Tāmaki Makaurau, ahead of candidate nominations for Auckland Local Elections 2025.
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Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Albany Village Library
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Wriggle and Rhyme kori me te ruri - Ōrewa Library
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Digital Seniors free tech help for seniors in Hobsonville Point
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Digital Seniors free tech help for seniors at Whangaparāoa Library
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Minecraft club at Whangaparāoa Library
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Wriggle & Rhyme - Albany Village Library
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Storytime wā takinga paki - Ōrewa Library
Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

Mandarin Storytime
Join us for Mandarin Storytime, where children can explore the world of Mandarin through engaging...