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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.

Arts 18 Jul 2025

Local creativity on display at Upper Harbour Open Art Studios

Open Art Studios made its debut in Upper Harbour, featuring 16 artists across seven studios and drawing strong community interest.

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.

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.

Community 4 Jul 2025

Funding boost for youth, environment and community in Hibiscus and Bays

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board has adopted its 2025/2026 local board agreement.

Community 2 Jul 2025

Upper Harbour to benefit from nearly $27m in local investment

The Upper Harbour Local Board agreement sets out the total investment and key funding priorities for the financial year 2025-2026.

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.

Events

18 Mar 2026 - 23 Dec 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Albany Village Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device? Our friendly volunteers are a...

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Minecraft Club

Bring your Minecraft loaded device and have fun making friends, sharing tips and tricks.

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ōrewa

Babies, toddlers, parents and caregivers are welcome.

04 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Brain Charge

Give your brain a workout! Join our weekly Brain Charge sessions especially designed for older pe...

23 Apr 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

Mandarin story time

Stories, songs and rhymes that encourage early language learning and cultural understanding.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Whangaparāoa

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrewa Library

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...