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Māori outcomes 17 Oct 2025

Ancestral name restored to Point Erin Park

The ancestral Māori name of Te Oka has been reinstated at Point Erin Park, creating a dual name.

UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Elections 16 Oct 2025

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. 

Hauraki Gulf 16 Oct 2025

Cath Handley and Robin Tucker leave Waiheke board

After years of dedicated service to the Waiheke Local Board, members Cath Handley and Robin Tucker are stepping down, leaving behind a legacy of passionate community action and advocacy for the motu. 

Elections 11 Oct 2025

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
Elections 11 Oct 2025

First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?

The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.

10 Oct 2025

Brenda Brady steps down after 24 years

After more than two decades of service, Brenda says it’s time to make way for the next generation of leaders.

10 Oct 2025

The garden of Albert-Eden: new festival celebrates all things green

The inaugural Albert-Eden Garden Festival will showcase small-space gardening ideas, sustainability tips and community creativity.

Events

08 Nov 2025 - 15 Mar 2026

Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

An unmissable showcase of iconic masterpieces and groundbreaking perspectives in American art.

13 Sep 2025 - 01 Sep 2026

The Kōrero Corner

Takapuna Library warmly invites you to a space that supports your te reo Māori journey.

15 Feb 2026

Adults Terracotta Pot Painting Workshop

Celebrate Pride Month with a hands-on creative session centered on growth, identity, connection a...

15 Feb 2026

Book bathing

Unwind with a unique 25 minute guided meditation featuring NZ books and sounds.

15 Feb 2026

Botanical watercolours for beginners

Ideal for complete beginners in watercolour or those wanting to try a new medium.

15 Feb 2026

Drum Struck

Feel the beat as Aotea Square explodes with global rhythms – from the Caribbean to the Cook Islan...

15 Feb 2026

Eamonn the Bat storytime

Join us for a bat-tastic Storytime with Eamonn the Bat, written by the much-loved UK author Molly...

15 Feb 2026

Emergency First Response

Discover how to respond in a crisis and explore a selection of vehicles from our Emergency collec...