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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
Christmas Roller Disco
Put on your favourite holiday attire, lace up those skates, and glide to a mix of classic Christm...
Local Potters’ Market
Come along for a relaxed morning supporting talented West Auckland potters and makers.
Up-bicycled jewellery
Learn how to transform 'waste to wonderful' by 'up-bicycling’ under-valued waste resources into u...
Christmas card-making for children
Make your own Christmas cards at a workshop with Marlene Rei.
Christmas card-making workshop for adults
Come along to make your own Christmas cards with Marlene Rei.
Make a Christmas Photo Ornament!
Bring along your tamariki for a Christmas Crafts session at the library!
Avondale Library Summer School Holidays
Unleash your imagination this summer with festive makes, quests, art, science and more.
