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Parks for everyone: Rodney report puts accessibility in focus
Accessibility assessments of four Rodney parks highlights the need to make play spaces more inclusive for children and caregivers of all abilities.

First nominations are in
Auckland elections candidates: by the numbers - total Auckland local elections nominations received as at Friday 11 July.

Look out – here come Auckland’s elections candidates
Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday.

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.

Local board agreement a $35m win for Rodney communities
Rodney Local Board will invest in community programmes, creative arts, youth initiatives, and environmental projects.

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

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.

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.
Events

Publishing Talk with Frank Nunan
Thought about self-publishing? Join Frank Nunan as he shares his story and insights into the pub...

Annual Members Merit Awards
The annual Estuary Arts Members Merit Awards showcases artwork in all media.

The Reading Revolution's Shared Reading Group
Drop in & dive into stories – free Sunday reading group!

The village market Helensville Showgrounds
A lively and family friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music, free face painti...

Dementia friendly Sunday
Come for a cuppa and a chat in a safe friendly space.

Free Peace Concert
Join us for a memorable and inspiring evening of music, mantras and sacred chants.

Knitter's network
Knit for the community and share your knitting or crochet skills and patterns in a relaxed and fr...

Storytime - Warkworth Library
Join us for Storytime: fun stories, songs, and rhymes for the little ones!