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Albert-Eden Sustainable Garden Trail 2025
Albert-Eden residents are invited to explore a network of edible, resilient and inspiring gardens when the Albert-Eden Sustainable Garden Trail returns from 22–23 November 2025.
15 Years on Auckland Council’s central boards reflect on achievements
Auckland Council is 15 years old this month and to celebrate we’ve put together a selection of key local achievements, projects and upgrades that have grown and benefited communities across the region.
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 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.
The countdown is on: local election voting closes soon
Find out what happens after voting closes and how to find out who wins.
Events
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.
Nature Play
Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.
Sandringham Community Playgroup
Stay for as little or as long as you like, on whichever days you prefer.
Taimoana | Coastlines: Art in Aotearoa
Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a...
Family fun day mash up
Entertainment features Vaudeville musical comedy from Captain Festus McBoyle's Travellin' Variety...
Kirtan experience
A guided meditative journey - a heart opening evening of mantra, music, meditation and movement.
Storytime - Mt Roskill Library
Enjoy stories read by a librarian. Ideal for preschoolers aged 3-5 years.