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UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Elections 16 Oct 2025

Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections

On Saturday morning more than 68,500 votes were cast, bringing Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent. 

Elections 11 Oct 2025

Voting closed for Auckland local elections

The last-minute flurry of Aucklanders dropping their votes is now over as the clock has struck midday, with council staff sealing all vote boxes across the region.

UPDATE: newcomers and close calls in councillor's race announced
Elections 11 Oct 2025

First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?

The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.

Elections 6 Oct 2025

The countdown is on: local election voting closes soon

Find out what happens after voting closes and how to find out who wins.

Elections 2 Oct 2025

Stuck on who to vote for in Auckland local elections?

Here are some suggestions to consider when swiping through candidates in the online catalogue.

Safety 30 Sep 2025

Board builds connected communities with North Shore Neighbourhood Support

Communities on the North Shore will be seeing more events and resources to stay connected, safe and resilient thanks to a $10,000 allocation from Devonport-Takapuna Local Board to North Shore Neighbourhood Support.

Safety 25 Sep 2025

Compliance wardens now on Kaipātiki streets

Two new compliance wardens are adding an extra level of safety and compliance in Kaipātiki thanks to a pilot programme funded by the local board.

Council news 25 Sep 2025

This is my last hurrah!

After three terms on the council’s Governing Body, a term as chair of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and six years as a North Shore City councillor, Chris Darby is farewelling local government.

Events

05 Nov 2025 - 17 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Takapuna Library

Sing, listen, and play—bubbles, stories, and songs at Rhymetime!

12 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 2026

Upcycling Sewing Classes

Discover how to transform old clothes into new creations while helping reduce textile waste!

12 Feb 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Samoan Storytime

Join us for songs, movement and Pacific Stories!

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Designed for ages 2 years and under, bring along your tamariki & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes,...

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Terrific Tots

Captivating stories, actions, rhymes, music and bubbles for ages two to four years.

15 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Crochet Club

Make friends, chat, and work on your project while enjoying free tea or coffee.

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brain Charge for Seniors

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.