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New play spaces for Upper Harbour families
Families can now enjoy four neighbourhood playgrounds after major upgrades have made it easier to get outside and play.
Local elections: Can Auckland count on you?
Voting papers are being sent to enrolled voters between September 9 -22 so they can choose Auckland’s champions.
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.
Celebrating diversity and building belonging in Upper Harbour
A new strategy designed to support Upper Harbour’s growing ethnic communities has been adopted by the local board.
New swings, slides and spaces to play in Hibiscus and Bays
Over the past eight months, five new playgrounds have opened across the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.
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.
Auckland's elections candidate numbers trending up from 2022
Nominations received so far for candidates standing in Auckland local elections are up from this time last elections.
Events
Kim Hong-Do's Genre Paintings: Stories of Ordinary Days
This exhibition sheds light on how warm and precious everyday life can be through the genre paint...
Bilingual Storytime - Te Reo Māori & English
Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...
Jiggle & Wiggle
Join us for a fun-filled morning of music, dancing, and movement.
Book Launch
Join award-winning mystery author Stephen Ross for the launch of The Bride Must Be Stopped, the f...
Browns Bay Christmas Parade 2025
Come along for a magical day of Christmas cheer in the heart of our seaside town.
Ōrewa Library: Raumati Reads, Summer Reading Challenge
Discover a summer packed with free, family-friendly fun at Ōrewa Library, magic, science, crafts,...
Code Club
Code Club Aotearoa encourages students to use their imaginations by providing step-by-step guides...
North Harbour Stadium Community Open Day
Join us for the North Harbour Stadium Open Day, a free, fun, family-friendly event packed with ac...
