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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.
Pragmatic, curious and occasionally disruptive
After 18 years serving her community, Councillor Angela Dalton is stepping down, summing up her time in local government as the privilege of a lifetime.
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.
200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections
Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.
Pickett brothers celebrated for clean-up efforts in Papakura
Two young Papakura brothers have shown that you’re never too young to make a difference when it comes to caring for the environment.
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.
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