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Elections 16 Apr 2025

Do you qualify for more than one vote in Auckland Local Elections 2025?

It’s local elections year which means Aucklanders will get to choose the mayor, ward councillors and local board members.

Media Release 14 Apr 2025

Top jobs open up at Auckland Council

Just listed on Auckland Council’s LinkedIn jobs board is a range of paid positions to govern Tāmaki Makaurau for passionate Aucklanders to consider applying for.

Community 8 Apr 2025

Five ways to connect with your community

Here are some ways to get amongst it and make a difference in your community with the people around you.

Heritage 3 Apr 2025

Legends of the West celebrates local heritage

The 2025 West Auckland Heritage Conference is themed Legends of the West: The People Who Have Influenced Our Heritage.

Have your say 21 Mar 2025

Annual Plan: How West Auckland Local Boards are shaping your community

Out west, the Henderson-Massey, Waitākere Ranges and Whau Local Boards are shaping plans that will influence everything from community services to environmental initiatives.

Elections 6 Mar 2025

Want women to have an equal voice? Stand in Auckland's local elections

When it comes to speaking up, her-story shows that a woman’s voice can be powerful enough to make waves that change the world.

Transport 27 Feb 2025

South Lynn crossing to be modified

A raised crossing on South Lynn Road is set to be modified to address impacts on nearby homes, following discussions between residents and Whau Local Board

Community 11 Feb 2025

Whau park gifted dual Māori name

Tiakina was gifted by local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki, creating the dual name of Tiakina / Sister Rene Shadbolt Park.

Events

06 May 2026

Adult digital class - Facebook Marketplace

Learn how to navigate the service and stay safe online while buying and selling.

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Storytime

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books.

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

New Lynn Chess Club

Come along and learn how to play chess, practice your skills and make some new friends!

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

Waipareira Whānau Support Centres

Visit one of our whānau-supported centres, proudly delivered by Te Whānau o Waipareira.

05 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2026

Digital and CV support

Free digital and CV support. 

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

29 Jan 2025 - 16 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Avondale

Join our rhyme time sessions with stories, songs, and movements.

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Vaka Tautua Drop-In at Avondale Library

Vaka Tautua is a National ‘Pacific for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services pro...