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UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
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.
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.
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
First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?
The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.
The countdown is on: local election voting closes soon
Find out what happens after voting closes and how to find out who wins.
Stuck on who to vote for in Auckland local elections?
Here are some suggestions to consider when swiping through candidates in the online catalogue.
Building better on the island
Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board is funding projects that make the island an even better place to live.
New and improved – building better in Waitematā
From paths to pools, see how Waitematā Local Board is investing in better neighbourhoods.
Events
WilderFest
Set in the heart of Waiheke, this immersive festival brings together local community groups, inte...
Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival 2026
Spend Easter on Waiheke with three days of unforgettable live music in stunning vineyard settings.
Rakino Island Snorkeling Meet-up - Ecofest
Join fellow Rakino Island snorkelling enthusiasts for a low-tide exploration of the Māori Garden...
Easter creatures & monster mug mayhem!
Design your own Creature Feature Mug this Easter holidays!
Monster movies ~ Where The Wild Things Are school holiday workshop
Make your own Monster mask and movie! Lights, action, camera!
This Love Between Us
Bach Musica NZ welcomes guest conductor Jono Palmer, known for his work with the Auckland Chamber...
Best Foods Comedy Gala
Expect big laughs, big energy, and the kind of chaos only a packed-out Auckland crowd can deliver.
Eddie Izzard performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Akin to the original performances of HAMLET, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare sta...