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Māori outcomes 17 Oct 2025

Ancestral name restored to Point Erin Park

The ancestral Māori name of Te Oka has been reinstated at Point Erin Park, creating a dual name.

UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Elections 16 Oct 2025

Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections

On Saturday morning more than 68,500 votes were cast, bringing Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent. 

Hauraki Gulf 16 Oct 2025

Cath Handley and Robin Tucker leave Waiheke board

After years of dedicated service to the Waiheke Local Board, members Cath Handley and Robin Tucker are stepping down, leaving behind a legacy of passionate community action and advocacy for the motu. 

Elections 11 Oct 2025

Voting closed for Auckland local elections

The last-minute flurry of Aucklanders dropping their votes is now over as the clock has struck midday, with council staff sealing all vote boxes across the region.

UPDATE: newcomers and close calls in councillor's race announced
Elections 11 Oct 2025

First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?

The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.

10 Oct 2025

Brenda Brady steps down after 24 years

After more than two decades of service, Brenda says it’s time to make way for the next generation of leaders.

10 Oct 2025

The garden of Albert-Eden: new festival celebrates all things green

The inaugural Albert-Eden Garden Festival will showcase small-space gardening ideas, sustainability tips and community creativity.

Events

03 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2026

Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library

Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...

20 May 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme at Pt Chevalier Little Library

Spend some quality time with your child while developing their motor skills and brain connections.

29 Apr 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Wā Pēpē: Babytime at Warkworth Library

Connect with other parents and bring your little one along for an active movement session with so...

11 Mar 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for Seniors in Greenhithe

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?

11 Mar 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Korean Bookchat

Come share your thoughts on books over a warm cup of tea.

11 Mar 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Plunket Russian Playgroup

Come along and connect with other Russian speaking families with children 0 to 5.

11 Feb 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Lego Club

Calling all brick builders! Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun.

11 Feb 2025 - 15 Dec 2026

Rhymetime

Join us for Rhymetime, where songs, movement, and finger rhymes bring fun and learning to life.