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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.

Community 9 Oct 2025

100 Years of Nathan Homestead: Re-opening marks new chapter  

Nathan Homestead is re-opening its doors on Monday 13 October, welcoming the community back after a major restoration led by Auckland Council and Manurewa Local Board.

Parks / Outdoors 9 Oct 2025

Plan adopted for future proofing Mairangi Bay Reserves

A key step has been taken to help protect and enhance one of Auckland’s most popular coastal reserves for future generations.

Community 9 Oct 2025

Farewell to Liz Manley

Waitākere Ranges Local Board member Liz Manley is stepping down after three years of service.

Elections 6 Oct 2025

The countdown is on: local election voting closes soon

Find out what happens after voting closes and how to find out who wins.

Events

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Designed for ages 2 years and under, bring along your tamariki & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes,...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Whangaparāoa

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Terrific Tots

Captivating stories, actions, rhymes, music and bubbles for ages two to four years.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun musical programme designed to promote active movement (0-2yrs).

05 Feb 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Epsom Library's Tamariki TIme

Join us for a free, fun Thursday morning session for pre-school children.

05 Feb 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Lego Club - Onehunga

Drop in for a fun, creative LEGO session where kids can build, design, and let their ideas run wi...

05 Feb 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Postnatal & baby yoga

Classes focus on gently rebuilding strength, easing tension, and supporting your postnatal recove...