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No voting papers? No problem!
It’s time to vote in Auckland’s local elections, which means you should have received your voting pack in the letterbox by now.
Stepping down after dedicated service to Rodney
Rodney Local Board members Louise Johnston and Michelle Carmichael are stepping down after years of service, leaving a legacy of advocacy and environmental stewardship.
200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections
Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.
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.
New leases and licences secured for valued community groups across Rodney
Five community groups across Rodney have secured leases and licences to occupy from the local board.
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
Crafternoon: Adults
Bring along a portable craft project and join fellow crafters for a chance to socialise and share.
Crafternoon: Children
Join the Helensville Library team to learn new skills and practice existing ones.
Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.
Noughty Box
Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.
BrainCharge hour
Join our fun brain fitness programme is designed to develop brain resilience and mental fitness.
Make, give, live
Come along for a social enterprise connecting people who want to use their knitting and crochetin...
Dragon beats
Drum, dance, and celebrate with vibrant music and rhythm activities.