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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
Strength and circuits
This class offers options for all fitness levels with regressions and progressions tailored to yo...
Wriggle and Rhyme at Manurewa
Come along and enjoy music, movement, and play in a welcoming space.
Ukulele Club
Come along to play easy songs, sing-along, meet new people and have fun! BYO (Bring-Your-Own) uk...
Nature Journaling - Let's look at grasses
This is an ideal activity to do with children and this could be the start of lifetime love of the...
Walking with Dinosaurs
We’ll take you on a guided walk to share the secrets and stories of these botanical giant trees.
Yoga on the lawn
Come join us for an hour of gentle yoga flow, designed to help you feel calm, grounded, and recon...
Create a Corn Husk Doll at the Botanic Gardens
In this activity, kids will learn how to make their very own traditional corn husk dolls—just lik...
