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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.
Storytellers shine bright at Leabank School
Young writers from Leabank Primary School have become published authors with the release of Te Whetū o te Kōrero - Star of a Story, a bilingual book in te re Māori and English.
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.
Manurewa Local Board commits over $1M to environment
The Manurewa Local Board is stepping up its fight against illegal dumping and environmental challenges with a major $1.1 million investment into grassroots eco projects.
Putting the brakes on speed: Manurewa board invests in safety
Randwick Park is set to become safer for locals with a major investment of nearly $1.2 million going into traffic-calming measures.
Backing big ideas in Papakura
Funding available now for community projects and youth in Papakura.
Events
Take a walk on the grassy side
We will share some tips and tricks to learning to identify grasses, which can be tricky, so bring...
Silent disco kids adventures
Families can join together, or children can set off on their own themed adventure through the Auc...
Kids Craft Activity: Collage Making
The workshop encourages imagination, experimentation, and a playful connection with nature.
Guided Walking Meditation
Join us for a peaceful and grounding Walking Meditation session amidst the natural beauty of the...
Nature’s Pharmacy: Exploring medicinal plants of summer
In this session, we will go over 4-5 different medicinal plants that are ready to be harvested du...
Manurewa Library Book Club
We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.
Forest bathing
Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life with this nourishing Forest Bathing experience.
Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk
Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...
