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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.

Conservation 29 Aug 2025

Waitākere Ranges unveils local climate action plan

An action plan setting out a local roadmap to reduce carbon emissions and help the community adapt to a changing climate in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area has been adopted.  

Community 21 Aug 2025

Time to bring your creative ideas to life

Time is running out for Henderson-Massey performers, musicians, creatives, and artists to submit their funding requests for community projects taking place between October 2025 and June 2026. 

Community 21 Aug 2025

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. 

Community 19 Aug 2025

Board pushes back against plans to blur rural urban boundary

Strict protections should remain in West Auckland’s environmentally sensitive areas, says Waitākere Ranges Local Board in its response to the Government’s “Going for Housing Growth” consultation proposal. 

Transport 18 Aug 2025

Million-dollar transport boost for Henderson-Massey

Henderson-Massey Local Board has approved a $1 million investment to upgrade roads, footpaths and cycling routes.

Community 14 Aug 2025

From local to global: West Auckland’s wetland wonder wins big

A community-led environmental project in West Auckland has earned global acclaim for its outstanding work in wetland restoration, education, and community engagement. 

Events

28 Jan 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Caffeine and Craft

Come along to be part of a crafting group.

21 Jan 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Digital Drop-in

These walk-in sessions are for people from all walks of life to ask questions about their digital...

01 May 2026 - 02 May 2026

Watching Paint Dry (Live!)

"There’s real beauty in Watching Paint Dry.” - The Theatre Tourist “A masterpiece.” - Theatreview...

20 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Crafternoon session

Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking...

02 May 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Team Up 2 Clean Up

Team Up 2 Clean Up is run by Earth Action Trust as part of our flagship anti-litter campaign. Thi...

03 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Junior and intermediate dodgeball: Te Atatū Peninsula

Designed to introduce children to dodgeball as well as improve their skills while having fun.

03 May 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Kintsugi workshops

After several sold out workshops around NZ, Ema is bringing back more Kintsugi workshops for all...

01 Feb 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

3D Printing

Join us for our beginner-friendly sessions where you’ll learn the basics!