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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.

10 Oct 2025

Brenda Brady steps down after 24 years

After more than two decades of service, Brenda says it’s time to make way for the next generation of leaders.

Community 9 Oct 2025

Farewell to Liz Manley

Waitākere Ranges Local Board member Liz Manley is stepping down after three years of service.

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 1 Oct 2025

The formidable Sandra Coney steps down after 24 years

Sandra Coney is stepping down after 24 years of public service.

Events

21 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Bookworm

11-year-old Mildred's world is turned upside down when her estranged father, the washed-up magici...

21 Mar 2026

Palaro at Panlasa | Games and Flavours

Experience a day filled with classic Filipino games like Patintero, Tumbang Preso, Sungka and more.

21 Mar 2026

Rongoā Hīkoi at Orangihina Park

Join Emma Haslam and Te Atatū Community Hub for a free rongoā hīkoi around our local reserve, Ora...

21 Mar 2026

Tortor Dance Performance and Batak Cultural Showcase

Learn basic Tortor movements, explore Batak musical instruments, and take part in dialogue about...

21 Mar 2026

Walk-shop With Biddy Livesey

Join Biddy Livesey from the exhibition Kia Manahua Te Wāwāhi Tahā for a walk-shop, exploring a cr...

28 Feb 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Front Room

Gillian Appleby and Kelly Reichardt, two Corban Estate Arts Centre based artists, work around the...

28 Feb 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Kia Manahua Te Wāwāhi Tahā

Kia Manahua Te Wāwāhi Tahā is a group exhibition from the whānau collective initiated by Emiko Sh...

21 Feb 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Glen Eden Community Markets

Every third Saturday of the month the Glen Eden Community House comes alive with the sights, soun...