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200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections
Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.
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.
Kaipātiki sports fields gets major upgrade from board
Kaipātiki’s sports and recreation facilities will get a major boost following the local board’s decision to increase allocation to sports field upgrades to $2,684,200 in the 25/26 financial year.
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.
Enviro the go for Devonport-Takapuna Local Board funding
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has allocated $217,400 towards environmental programmes.
Events
The Kōrero Corner
Takapuna Library warmly invites you to a space that supports your te reo Māori journey.
Let's talk AI
Join us for an engaging, jargon-free public conversation as we explore how AI is being used by in...
Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Takapuna Library
Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?
Raumati Reads at Northcote Library
Got an original Knock-Knock joke, come in any time and put it on our Knock-Knock joke door.
Free DIY Bokashi Workshop
Come along to learn how the Bokashi system works, what you’ll need to make one yourself, and how...
Death Cafe at Birkenhead Library
Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.
Digital Classes at Birkenhead Library
Learn a new digital skill before the summer holidays, with topics to suit everyone.
