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Elections 18 Sep 2025

200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections

Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.

Community 11 Sep 2025

New play spaces for Upper Harbour families

Families can now enjoy four neighbourhood playgrounds after major upgrades have made it easier to get outside and play.

Elections 9 Sep 2025

Local elections: Can Auckland count on you?

Voting papers are being sent to enrolled voters between September 9 -22 so they can choose Auckland’s champions.

Elections 4 Sep 2025

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.

Elections 1 Sep 2025

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.

Plans / Projects 20 Aug 2025

Celebrating diversity and building belonging in Upper Harbour

A new strategy designed to support Upper Harbour’s growing ethnic communities has been adopted by the local board.

Whanau friendly 19 Aug 2025

New swings, slides and spaces to play in Hibiscus and Bays

Over the past eight months, five new playgrounds have opened across the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

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.

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The power of self-compassion

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