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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.
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.
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.
Read all about it, Flatbush
Recognising the need for a dedicated space where the community can learn, connect, and grow, the local board has worked hard to make this project possible.
First nominations are in
Auckland elections candidates: by the numbers - total Auckland local elections nominations received as at Friday 11 July.
The Toy Library that could: 30 years of magic in Howick
The Howick and Pakūranga Toy Library recently celebrated 30 years of providing an invaluable service to families in East Auckland.
Look out – here come Auckland’s elections candidates
Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday.
Events
Nature Play
Explore, climb, and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.
School Holiday Programme Raumati Reads at Howick Library
Jump into holiday fun at Howick Library with games, crafts, shows and more.
Wriggle & Rhyme - Pakuranga Library
Jiggle & jam – music time for tamariki!
CHAOS Afterschool Activity at Pakuranga Library
Join Pakuranga Library for a half-hour of fun and interactive afterschool activity (theme varies...
Nurture in Nature
Relax, explore, and connect with nature in a calm, guided session.
Christmas Extended Lights
Explore the illuminated Village at night before Christmas lights end.
Gravity Play
Leap, climb, and explore movement in this fun, physics-inspired play session.
Loose Parts Play
Build, create, and explore using open-ended play materials
