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New play spaces for Upper Harbour families
Families can now enjoy four neighbourhood playgrounds after major upgrades have made it easier to get outside and play.
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.
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.
Celebrating diversity and building belonging in Upper Harbour
A new strategy designed to support Upper Harbour’s growing ethnic communities has been adopted by the local board.
New swings, slides and spaces to play in Hibiscus and Bays
Over the past eight months, five new playgrounds have opened across the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.
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.
Events
Digital Seniors free tech help for Seniors in Greenhithe
Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?
BrainCharge at Ōrewa Library
Engage your mind by solving stimulating puzzles and discussing curious problems.
Knitting and craft group
Bring your knitting, crochet or craft project and enjoy a chat.
Wriggle and Rhyme kori me te ruri - Ōrewa Library
Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...
Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Albany Village Library
Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?
Digital Seniors free tech help for seniors at Whangaparāoa Library
Come along for free one-on-one help to learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, lap...
Minecraft club at Whangaparāoa Library
Bring your Minecraft loaded device and have fun making friends, sharing tips and tricks, and shar...
Wriggle & Rhyme - Albany Village Library
A programme to educate parents and caregivers in active movement,
