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First nominations are in
Auckland elections candidates: by the numbers - total Auckland local elections nominations received as at Friday 11 July.

Look out – here come Auckland’s elections candidates
Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday.

Waiheke Rangatahi Ropu hits ground running
Waiheke Rangatahi Ropu /Waiheke Youth Group works with the Waiheke Local Board and local community partners to improve the wellbeing of rangatahi aged 14 to 24 years old.

Two-kilometre Matariki light trail dazzles the city centre
Experience this modern form of Matariki splendour, encouraging connection and reflection.

Seeing green – kākāriki conservation in Okiwi
Okiwi Community Ecology Project's hard mahi helps to protect the island's native bird populations.

Where are all the candidates?
Nominations for Auckland’s local elections open on Friday 4 July, and with elections looming on the horizon in October, so far only a few candidates have publicly announced they’re standing.

Still time to have your say on Western Springs Stadium
Aucklanders can give feedback on the future use of Western Springs Stadium until midnight on Sunday 15 June.

Local board makes plan for play on Waiheke
Waiheke Island is set to become a more playful place with the adoption of the 2025 Waiheke Play Plan.
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