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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.
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.
Events
Book Chat - Sir Edmund Hillary Library
Join our lively group and meet others who are interested in sharing their reading.
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...
Manurewa Rhythms
Expect high-energy performances from rising MC, Idol Essence and the dynamic whānau group Tribe o...
Yoga on the lawn
Come join us for an hour of gentle yoga flow, designed to help you feel calm, grounded, and recon...
Botanical watercolours for beginners
Ideal for complete beginners in watercolour or those wanting to try a new medium.
Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs
Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...
Natural history of New Zealand flowers
Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...