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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

07 Dec 2025

Botany Library Christmas Market

Come along to our Christmas Market for live music, arts and crafts, delicious food, and plenty of...

07 Dec 2025

Carols at the Kings

 Enjoy a free, family-friendly evening of Christmas carols

07 Dec 2025

FREE Wild Streets Festival of Play

Bring along a picnic and make a day of it.

07 Dec 2025

Gift making with aroha

Celebrate Kirihimete by making and crafting your own perehana | present, all handmade with aroha:...

07 Dec 2025

Howick Santa Parade 2025

Gather your crew, bring your festive spirit, and let’s make this a parade to remember!

07 Dec 2025

North Harbour Stadium Community Open Day

Join us for the North Harbour Stadium Open Day, a free, fun, family-friendly event packed with ac...

07 Dec 2025

Oro Ōrākei Sound Walk

Enjoy an experiential sound walk featuring live performers and sound installations along the Orak...

07 Dec 2025

Weeding Bee

Join us for weeding of pest plants and staking new plantings along the Waiarohia Stream and prote...