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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.

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.

Elections 2 Oct 2025

Stuck on who to vote for in Auckland local elections?

Here are some suggestions to consider when swiping through candidates in the online catalogue.

Community 25 Sep 2025

Celebrating Chinese Kiwi heritage in New Windsor

A rich Chinese heritage is recognised and celebrated in Whau, with a local park now carrying the name of its last private owner, Avondale Market gardener Lowe Nam.

Elections 23 Sep 2025

No voting papers? No problem!

It’s time to vote in Auckland’s local elections, which means you should have received your voting pack in the letterbox by now.

Elections 18 Sep 2025

200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections

Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.

Community 12 Sep 2025

New lease crosses the line at Rosebank Speedway

Speedway fans can look forward to at least five more years of events at Rosebank Domain, thanks to Whau Local Board.

Community 9 Sep 2025

New $1.7m playground coming for Avondale

A major upgrade to the Avondale Central Reserve playground has been secured, after the Governing Body approved Whau Local Board’s submission for funding through Auckland Council’s new Fix and Finish Fund.