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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.
Storytellers shine bright at Leabank School
Young writers from Leabank Primary School have become published authors with the release of Te Whetū o te Kōrero - Star of a Story, a bilingual book in te re Māori and English.
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.
Nominate a mate to stand for Auckland
Auckland Council is looking for passionate Aucklanders from different backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives and a wide range of skills to its decision-making table.
Manurewa Local Board commits over $1M to environment
The Manurewa Local Board is stepping up its fight against illegal dumping and environmental challenges with a major $1.1 million investment into grassroots eco projects.
Putting the brakes on speed: Manurewa board invests in safety
Randwick Park is set to become safer for locals with a major investment of nearly $1.2 million going into traffic-calming measures.
Backing big ideas in Papakura
Funding available now for community projects and youth in Papakura.
Events
Climate Action Trail
The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure!
Summer Creative Market
A vibrant day out for the whole whānau, filled with creativity, connection, and community spirit.
Weave your own Christmas wreath
Learn about harvesting and tikanga, the basics of weaving harakeke to create your own harakeke wr...
Grounded mindfulness
Join us for a 15 minute session to anchor your awareness in the present moment through your body,...
Takaanini Crochet Club
It's an awesome opportunity to meet fellow crocheters, share your skills and make friends.
Junior Art Classes
Discover their own unique artistic style. Fun, messy, and full of colour—get ready to create!
Colour Your World - Adult Colouring
Join us for our friendly adult colouring group to relax, unwind and get creative.
Powerful perennials - seasonal walk
Learn tips and tricks for planting with perennials, hear about our star performer plants, and see...
