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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.
First nominations are in
Auckland elections candidates: by the numbers - total Auckland local elections nominations received as at Friday 11 July.
Look out – here come Auckland’s elections candidates
Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday.
An oceanside experience at The Landing
Ōrākei Local Board chair Scott Milne tells us why The Landing is one of his favourite spots.
Where are all the candidates?
Nominations for Auckland’s local elections open on Friday 4 July, and with elections looming on the horizon in October, so far only a few candidates have publicly announced they’re standing.
Events
Kemu Maori
Learn traditional Māori games and connect with cultural stories and activities.
Plunket Russian Playgroup
Come along and connect with other Russian speaking families with children 0 to 5.
Visit Santa's Study
Visit Santa Claus in his quiet Museum study, as he takes time out from his noisy toy workshop to...
Plunket Japanese Playgroup
Come along and connect with other Japanese speaking families with your children 0 to 5.
Wild Families Nature Play
Family-friendly outdoor adventures that connect children with nature.
Nature Play
Explore, climb, and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.
Library Living Room - Knitting
Every first and third Thursdays of the month our Library Living Room group meets for a couple of...
Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - St. Heliers Hub
Learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.
