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Elections 18 Jun 2025

Where are all the candidates?

Nominations for Auckland’s local elections open on Friday 4 July, and with elections looming on the horizon in October, so far only a few candidates have publicly announced they’re standing.

Community 11 Jun 2025

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board reduces Onehunga Business Improvement District targeted rate

The targeted rate for the Onehunga Business Improvement District (BID) has been reduced from $1,000,000 to $410,000. 

Community 11 Jun 2025

Lagoon Edge Reserve upgrades underway from June

Panmure’s Lagoon Edge is set for a glow-up with an upgrade that celebrates the cultural and historical significance of area.  

Community 11 Jun 2025

Wonderful Waiapu Precinct construction commences in June

Onehunga’s town centre is set to become better-connected and more vibrant with the construction of the Waiapu Precinct from June. 

Community 9 Jun 2025

All in together: Maunagkiekie-Tāmaki Local Board and Ngāti Pāoa form Ōmaru committee

Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust and the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board have formed a six-member committee to manage the future of Ōmaru Reserve (Point England Reserve).

Community 9 Jun 2025

Still time to have your say on Western Springs Stadium

Aucklanders can give feedback on the future use of Western Springs Stadium until midnight on Sunday 15 June.

Elections 6 Jun 2025

Safety measures for Auckland Council’s elected members and candidates

Being an elected member in local government is an essential, valuable and rewarding role.

Elections 30 May 2025

Facts to help you run Auckland

Here are some handy things to know about Auckland as you consider putting yourself up to take the reins.

Events

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.

25 Jun 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

Māori cuisine cooking class

Learn to cook fresh, seasonal kai with Māori flavours in this hands-on workshop.

29 May 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Financial Literacy Programme

Come along for a free whānau friendly financial literacy programme.

30 May 2026 - 08 Aug 2026

Tūpuna Maunga community planting days

Join our team for a day of native planting on a tūpuna maunga (ancestral mountain).

02 Jul 2026 - 23 Jul 2026

Matariki Navigators

An immersive multi-sensory experience at the Stardome in which contemporary Māori musicians guide...

04 Jul 2026

Matariki Black Out Poetry Workshop

This Matariki black-out poetry / collage workshop is themed around remembering those we have lost.

04 Jul 2026

Matariki kākahu workshop

In this workshop, you are invited to create a cloth feather and share your story through art or a...

04 Jul 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Tuhia ki ngā Whetū

This interactive community activity invites you to write a message on a star and add it to our di...