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Council news 20 Oct 2025

Feedback sought on future recreational use for A F Thomas Park

Public consultation about this park on the North Shore runs from 20 October, through to 23 November 2025.

Elections 18 Oct 2025

Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared

The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.

Māori outcomes 17 Oct 2025

Ancestral name restored to Point Erin Park

The ancestral Māori name of Te Oka has been reinstated at Point Erin Park, creating a dual name.

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. 

Hauraki Gulf 16 Oct 2025

Cath Handley and Robin Tucker leave Waiheke board

After years of dedicated service to the Waiheke Local Board, members Cath Handley and Robin Tucker are stepping down, leaving behind a legacy of passionate community action and advocacy for the motu. 

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.

Events

26 Sep 2026

Screen printing workshop

Learn a fun and cost-effective way to create stencils for screen printing in this hands-on workshop.

27 Sep 2026

The Henderson Shuffle

The Henderson Shuffle is a 12‑hour, non‑competitive community endurance event - where people walk...

28 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026

Monster Mug Mayhem

Choose from your favourite freaky monster and create your own hand-built clay mug.

01 Oct 2026

Haydn & Shostakovich

Beginning with the clean tranquillity of Morning, Grieg’s first suite from his music to the play...

06 Oct 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Halloween Beasts

Celebrate the spooky season by creating your own Halloween clay beasts and creatures.

06 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Fijian Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

15 Oct 2026

Beethoven’s Piano No. 4

The brilliant 17-year-old Canadian pianist Sophia Liu makes her Australasian debut with Beethoven...

17 Oct 2026

St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra

A classical symphony orchestra performing a wide repertoire of music.