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Voting closed for Auckland local elections
The last-minute flurry of Aucklanders dropping their votes is now over as the clock has struck midday, with council staff sealing all vote boxes across the region.
UPDATE: newcomers and close calls in councillor's race announced
First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?
The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.
Plan adopted for future proofing Mairangi Bay Reserves
A key step has been taken to help protect and enhance one of Auckland’s most popular coastal reserves for future generations.
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.
Upper Harbour’s best kept walking secrets
Trade the urban hustle for tranquil forest walks just minutes from home.
Six new community spots to check out in Hibiscus and Bays
From climbing towers and nature trails to forest paths and cosy reading corners, there’s something new waiting for you in Hibiscus and Bays.
Dog rule change to safeguard nesting birds at Big Manly and Tindalls
When the first shorebird pair begins nesting, temporary dog access rule changes will be introduced at Big Manly and Tindalls beaches to help protect vulnerable shorebirds.
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BrainCharge - North
Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...
Mandarin story time
Stories, songs and rhymes that encourage early language learning and cultural understanding.
Wriggle and Rhyme - Whangaparāoa
Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...
Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa
Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.
Free tech help for older people - Ōrewa
Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...
Jiggle and wiggle
Bring your dancing feet to our preschool sessions for music, dancing ukuleles, bubbles and lots o...
Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime
Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...
Brightside Spinners
A friendly, welcoming spinning group for all abilities — come and spin some yarn, share a convers...