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200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections
Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.
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.
Kaipātiki sports fields gets major upgrade from board
Kaipātiki’s sports and recreation facilities will get a major boost following the local board’s decision to increase allocation to sports field upgrades to $2,684,200 in the 25/26 financial year.
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.
Enviro the go for Devonport-Takapuna Local Board funding
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has allocated $217,400 towards environmental programmes.
Events
Cloth nappies, parenting and more
Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...
Takapuna Beach Cup 2026
The Takapuna Beach Cup is a three-day Aotearoa Waka Ama event that attracts paddlers from across...
Love Where You Live
Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.
Nurse Blake - But Did You Die? Tour
Expect a night of nonstop laughter packed with healthcare workers who desperately need a break.
Stream Care Day
Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.
Pirate Play Party
Test your cannon shooting skills, dig for treasure, turn yourself into a pirate for the day, get...
Witheford Reserve Regeneration Working Bee
Led by an expert ecologist, we work alongside a group of volunteers to regenerate this special re...
Family Day Out
Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.
