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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.

Parks / Outdoors 9 Oct 2025

Plan adopted for future proofing Mairangi Bay Reserves

A key step has been taken to help protect and enhance one of Auckland’s most popular coastal reserves for future generations.

Community 9 Oct 2025

Farewell to Liz Manley

Waitākere Ranges Local Board member Liz Manley is stepping down after three years of service.

Events

22 Nov 2025

Identity is the right to be me - World Children's Day Celebration

Come and celebrate children's rights with a fun whānau day out.

22 Nov 2025

Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Join us to celebrate our newly renovated courtyard!

22 Nov 2025

Myths and Legends with Auckland Museum

Join us at Waiuku Library for a Pacific storytelling experience led by Auckland Museum.

22 Nov 2025

Open Arts Day 2025

Come along and be inspired and get involved in all the creativity happening in our neighbourhood!

22 Nov 2025

Sweetpea and Plant Fair

Join us for a great day out!

22 Nov 2025

Tātai Hono: Whakapapa Research Open Day

Broaden your understanding of whakapapa research by attending our Tātai Hono open day, run by our...

22 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

Stitching anew

Stitch stories and emotions into fabric with Prairie Hatchard-McGill.

22 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Balloon Dog

Our award-winning creative team bring you all the things people love about Indian Ink: humour, he...