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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.
EcoMatters Bike Hubs celebrate 100,000 visitors
An initiative that began in a single shipping container in New Lynn has now welcomed more than 100,000 visitors across a growing network of community bike hubs in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Fantastic Fergusson Domain upgrades on the way
Oranga’s Fergusson Domain is set for a suite of changes – following the adoption of the masterplan and community consultation.
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.
Community organisation’s efforts help bird populations grow
Bird populations in Ōrākei and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki are growing with a helping hand from Eastern Bays Songbird Project.
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.
Connection complete: new Te Kōpua o Hiku bridge opens in Panmure
The Panmure Basin is connected again, with the new bridge – Te Kōpua o Hiku – signed, sealed and delivered.
Events
Onehunga Library - LEGO Club
Build your own Lego world with your friends and family!
Play Group
Join our weekly playgroup every Thursday from 11:00–11:45 AM, right after the Wriggle and Rhyme s...
Wriggle and Rhyme
Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a fun and interactive programme that promotes active movement and...
The Space Between: Music and the Cosmos
This session will also feature the New Zealand premiere of Rhian’s latest fulldome project, One S...
Christmas market and family fun day
Celebrate the festive season with a fun, family-friendly Christmas event full of markets, music,...
Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park
Bring a picnic or find delicious food and drinks at the Coke Food Fest, enjoy the exciting firewo...
Make a night light
You’ll learn how to shape fine metal wires into beautiful, intricate designs on a clear acrylic p...
Harry Potter Bake Off
Whip up your own magical breadstick wand, Hermione’s ivy, Harry’s tree-trunk handle, or a spellbi...
