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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.
200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections
Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EcoMatters Bike Hubs celebrate 100,000 visitors
An initiative that began in a single shipping container in New Lynn has now welcomed more than 100,000 visitors across a growing network of community bike hubs in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Candidates confirmed
Auckland elections candidates have been announced. Who will you vote for?
A total of 477 nominations for Auckland Elections 2025 were received as at midday Friday 1 August when nominations closed.
Events
Rhyme Time with Stories at Avondale Library
Join our rhyme time sessions with stories, songs, and movements.
Christmas fun for Preschoolers at Blockhouse Bay Library
Festive stories, songs, rhymes for children.
Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam
Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...
Board Games Afternoon
Join us for a fun board game afternoon, bring your friends family, try different board games and...
Knitting circle
Bring your own knitting needles and wool, and join other knitters in these casual knitting group...
Wā Pēpē - Baby Time
Bring along your pēpi and enjoy morning of tummy time, music and rhymes, specially created for 1...