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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
Weeding Bee
Join us for weeding of pest plants and staking new plantings along the Waiarohia Stream and prote...
Anxiety free workshop
Come along to this support network for people wanting to rid themselves of stress and anxiety.
Kōrero Mai te reo Māori weekly conversation group
A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy & improve te reo.
Justice of the Peace
Come visit the local Justice of the Peace for all your community services.
Rhythm & beats at Whangaparāoa Library
The librarians will lead a varied programme featuring rhyme, songs, music, and movement.
Hear Better, Live Better
Join Steve Foster for an insightful and practical talk on how we hear, why hearing loss happens,...
Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Hobsonville Hub
Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...
Rhymetime taki ruri - Ōrewa Library
Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...
