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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.
Making the school run safer in Avondale
A new raised pedestrian crossing is on the way for St Georges Road, Avondale.
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.
Avondale Community Centre closes for safety reasons
The Avondale Community Centre has closed its doors permanently after testing revealed high levels of black mould in the building.
First nominations are in
Auckland elections candidates: by the numbers - total Auckland local elections nominations received as at Friday 11 July.
Look out – here come Auckland’s elections candidates
Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday.
Whau celebrates nine days of Pasifika power
Whau Pasifika Festival is making a vibrant return—bringing nine events over nine days in a powerful celebration of kotahitanga.
Welcome home: Whau earns national recognition
Whau Local Board has been officially recognised for their work supporting newcomers and build a more inclusive Whau.
Events
Blockhouse Bay Library Book Club
Come along and join our lively discussions about what you've been reading, and find new books fro...
Robots go wild
Dive into a month of hands-on robot fun, fast-paced challenges and digital adventures for the who...
Summer Fun in the Park 2026
Celebrate the end of the summer holidays with a fun-filled morning of FREE entertainment for the...
Makerspace
Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.
Code Club at Avondale Library
Learn to code, create fun projects, and explore Python, HTML, CSS, and more—8 weeks of hands-on c...
Textile Tuesday
Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.
