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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

23 Mar 2026

Colombian Folklore Workshop

Move your body, feel the rhythm, and discover Colombia through dance.

23 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2026

Rangatahi Cultural Master Chef

Rangatahi will bring cultural recipes into youth studio from their elders at home and over a seri...

25 Mar 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Walkie Talkie

We will explore heritage sites at a relaxed pace.

26 Mar 2026

Native Planting Workshop

Join us for a whānau friendly native planting workshop and kōrero with Alanah from EcoMatters.

27 Mar 2026

He Paewhiri Pūoro

Tāmaki Oro Rau are proud to present He Paewhiri Pūoro, a panel discussion all about taonga pūoro,...

28 Mar 2026

A Cultural Journey of Indonesia in Aotearoa

An interactive session where audience members will have the opportunity to play Angklung together.

28 Mar 2026

Kids Arts Festival 2026: Te Ngahere

Get ready for a creative adventure deep within Te Ngahere at Corban Estate Arts Centre’s Kids Art...

28 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...