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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
Dragon Beats
Drum, dance, and celebrate with vibrant music and rhythm activities.
Hands Alive Puppet Theatre
Come join us at Howick Library for an amazing afternoon of puppet shows & puppet workshops!
Music in Parks Lloyd Elsmore Park - Jazz
East Auckland jazz with Joe Kaptein and the Musika Collective.
Wellness Riders Skate Clinic
Community skate sessions focused on fun, fitness, and friendship
Music in Parks Lloyd Elsmore Park - Hip-hop and Reggae
Hip-hop and reggae with Rā Charmian and Swizl Jager at Lloyd Elsmore Park.
Pop Up Play - Pasifika Play
Enjoy cultural games and creative play in a vibrant community setting.
Music in Parks Lloyd Elsmore Park – Soul and R&B
Sam V and alayna bring soulful R&B magic to East Auckland.
Music in Parks Lloyd Elsmore Park – Pasifika
Come celebrate Pasifika talent and vibrant Pacific music.
