Hero image

Local

News

Candidates confirmed
Elections 4 Aug 2025

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.

Parks / Outdoors 1 Aug 2025

Community organisation’s efforts help bird populations grow

Bird populations in Ōrākei and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki are growing with a helping hand from Eastern Bays Songbird Project.

Elections 31 Jul 2025

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.

Elections 25 Jul 2025

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.

Community 21 Jul 2025

Connection complete: new Te Kōpua o Hiku bridge opens in Panmure

The Panmure Basin is connected again, with the new bridge – Te Kōpua o Hiku – signed, sealed and delivered.  

Elections 14 Jul 2025

First nominations are in

Auckland elections candidates: by the numbers - total Auckland local elections nominations received as at Friday 11 July.

Community 10 Jul 2025

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board invests over $40m for 2025/2026

Community programmes, youth engagement, events and new placemaking are some of the highlights of the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board’s plans for this financial year. 

Elections 9 Jul 2025

Look out – here come Auckland’s elections candidates

Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday.

Events

03 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

Sounds of the Ocean

A mindful underwater journey combining sounds of the ocean with original music, immersive visual...

21 May 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

Vocal lessons

Designed to build strong foundations and help you feel more confident in your voice.

12 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2027

Wriggle and Rhyme - Glen Innes

It’s a playful way for whānau to support early language, movement, and meet other families in the...

15 May 2026 - 19 Jun 2026

Childrens Art Classes

Join professional artist and experienced art teacher, Sue Mansour, for a series of after-school a...

20 Mar 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

Death Cafe - Onehunga

A monthly group-led discussion about death with no agenda.

13 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027

Storytime

It’s a wonderful way to share a love of books and connect with others in the community.

30 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Fresh Off The Page 2026 | Proudly Asian Theatre

A series of play readings where the freshest new scripts by Asian playwrights from Aotearoa are d...

02 May 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Team Up 2 Clean Up

Help clean up your community as part of Earth Action Trust's anti-litter campaign.