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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.
EcoMatters Bike Hubs celebrate 100,000 visitors
An initiative that began in a single shipping container in New Lynn has now welcomed more than 100,000 visitors across a growing network of community bike hubs in Tāmaki Makaurau.
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.
Events
Green Bay Stream Care Session
Come along to save the Waitahurangi Awa from pest plants and rubbish, and to help this stream tha...
Pride tote bags
Use our Cricut machine to decorate a Pride tote bag (provided), or your own T shirt, with a rainb...
Sunday story time
Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books.
Author Talk with Gina Cole
Join us in a special author talk with Gina Cole, winner of the 2017 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
Drag Bingo x Trinity Ice
Join us for three hilarious and highly competitive games of bingo, hosted by the fabulous drag qu...
N0ughty Box
Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.