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Reflecting on 15 years: Auckland Council and southern communities
From new parks to major upgrades, South Auckland’s local boards are behind some of the biggest wins for our communities - creating spaces and opportunities that bring people together and build pride in our place.
Three times the fun: three playgrounds set for a refresh
The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board are giving kids a chance to share their own thoughts on what they would like to see in their local playground through a fun, interactive survey.
A new view of Mayfield Park: investing in community spaces
Thanks to this recent upgrade funded by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Mayfield Park - a wide open space, has had some much needed TLC.
Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared
The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.
UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections
On Saturday morning more than 68,500 votes were cast, bringing Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent.
Voting closed for Auckland local elections
The last-minute flurry of Aucklanders dropping their votes is now over as the clock has struck midday, with council staff sealing all vote boxes across the region.
UPDATE: newcomers and close calls in councillor's race announced
First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?
The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.
The countdown is on: local election voting closes soon
Find out what happens after voting closes and how to find out who wins.
Events
Gravity Play
Leap, climb, and explore movement in this fun, physics-inspired play session.
Loose Parts Play
Build, create, and explore using open-ended play materials
Giant Stand-up Paddleboarding
Glide across the water and enjoy a guided paddleboarding adventure.
Kayaking
Paddle, explore, and enjoy Auckland’s waterways in guided sessions.
Raumati Reads at Manukau Library
Join us for exciting summer workshops for kids with crafts, science, and creativity.
Kōrero mai - Kōrero atu
A space to share kōrero of all levels of Te Reo Māori.
N0ughty Stuff
Engage in hands-on creativity and playful challenges for curious minds.
Hilltop Hi-jinx
Enjoy adventure games and activities on the hilltop for all ages.
