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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. 

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.

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.

Community 3 Oct 2025

New look for Elstree North Reserve

Glen Innes’ Elstree North Reserve is in line for a revamp.

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 29 Sep 2025

Six and out: Peter McGlashan steps down after six years at Māungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board member Peter McGlashan is stepping down from the board, after six years (2019-2025) of serving the community. 

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.

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03 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

Sounds of the Ocean

A mindful underwater journey combining sounds of the ocean with original music, immersive visual...

21 May 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

Vocal lessons

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12 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2027

Wriggle and Rhyme - Glen Innes

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15 May 2026 - 19 Jun 2026

Childrens Art Classes

Join professional artist and experienced art teacher, Sue Mansour, for a series of after-school a...

20 Mar 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

Death Cafe - Onehunga

A monthly group-led discussion about death with no agenda.

13 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027

Storytime

It’s a wonderful way to share a love of books and connect with others in the community.

30 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Fresh Off The Page 2026 | Proudly Asian Theatre

A series of play readings where the freshest new scripts by Asian playwrights from Aotearoa are d...

02 May 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Team Up 2 Clean Up

Help clean up your community as part of Earth Action Trust's anti-litter campaign.