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Elections 9 Sep 2025

Local elections: Can Auckland count on you?

Voting papers are being sent to enrolled voters between September 9 -22 so they can choose Auckland’s champions.

Parks / Outdoors 9 Sep 2025

Fresh air and fresh tracks: Explore West Auckland’s natural beauty on foot

From coastal clifftops to lush native forest, bustling town centres to peaceful riverside paths, West Auckland offers some of the most varied and rewarding walks in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 4 Sep 2025

Sole Māori names for nine more parks across Waitākere Ranges

Nine more parks in the Waitākere Ranges now carry sole Māori names, replacing their existing English ones.

Elections 4 Sep 2025

Who represents you?

The best news about these elections so far is that Aucklanders have more to choose from, with a record number of candidates nominated since 2013.

Elections 1 Sep 2025

Who ticks your boxes in Auckland local elections?

Voting in the local elections opens on Tuesday 9 September and Aucklanders are invited to check out the candidate catalogue to learn about candidates.

Conservation 29 Aug 2025

Waitākere Ranges unveils local climate action plan

An action plan setting out a local roadmap to reduce carbon emissions and help the community adapt to a changing climate in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area has been adopted.  

Emergency readiness 29 Aug 2025

Aotea gets new tool to help prepare for emergencies

A new plan is set to empower the Aotea / Great Barrier community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Community 29 Aug 2025

Garden tours back for fourteenth year

Spectacular by Nature Garden Tours are back, with a helping hand from Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.

Events

06 Feb 2026 - 07 Feb 2026

Somethin’ Else

Get ready for another unforgettable weekend of jazz, beats and laid-back energy - celebrating Auc...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Mar 2026

Feelings In Moments

Elliot Thorp’s work explores the contrast between the soft domestic nature of a quilt and the unc...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Mar 2026

Forever | Two Hands Tattoo

The exhibition highlights the artistic evolution of Two Hands Tattoo, showcasing the distinctive...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Mar 2026

Green Noise

Green Noise is Tove Spary's reflection on her experiences with Ihi Ora, the Grafton based mental...

02 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Kotahitanga in Colour

Each workshop focuses on a single rainbow colour, exploring the meaning of the Pride flag, whilst...

01 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2026

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is a free, month-long celebration of biking.

29 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Giant Mud Kitchen

Squish, and explore the joy of messy play outdoors.

29 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

The Incredible Rooftop Tour

Learn about the building, the people who work here and our place in the Domain from this unique v...