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Family fun and summer adventures in Howick
Make the most of summer! Howick Local Board is backing free events, fun Out & About activities, and great local trails to explore.
Reflecting on 15 years: Auckland Council and southern communities
From new parks to major upgrades, South Auckland’s local boards are behind some of the biggest wins for our communities - creating spaces and opportunities that bring people together and build pride in our place.
Three times the fun: three playgrounds set for a refresh
The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board are giving kids a chance to share their own thoughts on what they would like to see in their local playground through a fun, interactive survey.
A new view of Mayfield Park: investing in community spaces
Thanks to this recent upgrade funded by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Mayfield Park - a wide open space, has had some much needed TLC.
Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared
The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.
UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
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.
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
First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?
The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.
Events
Cloth nappies, parenting and more
Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...
Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library
Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...
Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam
Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...
Celebration Day - Papatoetoe
Join us for a free, fun-filled day with family activities, wheels play, markets, volleyball, comm...
BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival
Experience four unforgettable days filled with colour, culture and connection.
Movies in Parks: Tinā
A woman, grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch quakes, becomes a substitute teacher a...
N0ughty Box
Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.
Guided Hīkoi with Te Ahiwaru Ōtuataua
Join Te Ahiwaru, with support from the community parks team, for a guided hikoi through the fasci...