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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.

Community 9 Oct 2025

100 Years of Nathan Homestead: Re-opening marks new chapter  

Nathan Homestead is re-opening its doors on Monday 13 October, welcoming the community back after a major restoration led by Auckland Council and Manurewa Local Board.

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04 Feb 2026 - 01 Apr 2026

Conversations in English

Gain confidence in speaking English.

04 Feb 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Book Chat - Glen Eden Library

Come join our friendly group where you can hear about good books from other keen readers and shar...

04 Feb 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Book Chat - Sir Edmund Hillary Library

Join our lively group and meet others who are interested in sharing their reading.

04 Feb 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Wednesday Book Chat

Engage in lively discussions about your current reads, sip on complimentary tea and coffee.

03 Dec 2025 - 04 Mar 2026

Guided Tour | Pop to Present

Tour through Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

05 Feb 2026

Sunset Sounds

As the sun goes down, the stage lights up in Aotea Square with an all-star line-up of wāhine-led,...

05 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Flow With Pride - Slow Yoga

Join us for this free, gentle, strength-building series from Te Atatu Peninsula Yoga & Pilates, c...

05 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Worthy: An Affirmation Workshop

Join us for Worthy, an intimate, creative workshop series for PrideFest Out West where you’ll cra...