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Elections 7 Jul 2025

Look out – here come Auckland’s elections candidates

Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday.

Elections 18 Jun 2025

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.

Community 11 Jun 2025

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board reduces Onehunga Business Improvement District targeted rate

The targeted rate for the Onehunga Business Improvement District (BID) has been reduced from $1,000,000 to $410,000. 

Community 11 Jun 2025

Lagoon Edge Reserve upgrades underway from June

Panmure’s Lagoon Edge is set for a glow-up with an upgrade that celebrates the cultural and historical significance of area.  

Community 11 Jun 2025

Wonderful Waiapu Precinct construction commences in June

Onehunga’s town centre is set to become better-connected and more vibrant with the construction of the Waiapu Precinct from June. 

Community 9 Jun 2025

All in together: Maunagkiekie-Tāmaki Local Board and Ngāti Pāoa form Ōmaru committee

Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust and the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board have formed a six-member committee to manage the future of Ōmaru Reserve (Point England Reserve).

Community 9 Jun 2025

Still time to have your say on Western Springs Stadium

Aucklanders can give feedback on the future use of Western Springs Stadium until midnight on Sunday 15 June.

Elections 6 Jun 2025

Safety measures for Auckland Council’s elected members and candidates

Being an elected member in local government is an essential, valuable and rewarding role.

Events

05 Jul 2025 - 05 Oct 2025

Whai

As an evolving annual series, Whai continues to grow and transform, creating a shared experience...

10 Jul 2025

Matariki Navigators feat Spell

Internationally renowned producer and turntablist, Spell returns home to Aotearoa to apply his un...

01 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Ngā Tamariki o Matariki – School Holidays

Unleash your creativity with school holiday events.

11 Jul 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Digital Drop-in Sessions

Come along to learn how to use your digital device.

12 Jul 2025

Matariki Kids & Youth Market

Bring the whole whānau along to this special market where our local kids will be running their ow...

28 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Winter school holidays at Stardome

Join the winter fun at Stardome with daily dinosaur shows, Matariki shows, and family-friendly sc...

11 Feb 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Rhymetime

Join us for Rhymetime, where songs, movement, and finger rhymes bring fun and learning to life.

13 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Play Group

Join our weekly playgroup every Thursday from 11:00–11:45 AM, right after the Wriggle and Rhyme s...