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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.
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.
Events
Young Guns Skate School
Learn skating skills and confidence in a fun, youth-focused setting.
Silent Disco
Dance, move, and enjoy music in a unique headphone-powered party.
Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam
Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...
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...
