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Elections 31 Dec 2025

Nominations open for Papatoetoe subdivision new election

Nominations are open for candidates in the new election. There are four seats to be filled and nominations are open until midday, Wednesday 28 January 2026.

Council news 31 Dec 2025

New Year Honours: celebrating Jack Hobbs (MNZM)

Auckland Council celebrates former Auckland Botanic Gardens Manager Jack Hobbs being appointed as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the New Year Honours List for 2026, for services to horticulture.

Please be aware that due to fire damage, Fairy Falls Tracks is currently closed.
Council news 19 Dec 2025

Auckland Regional Parks track update

This update outlines significant progress made since April 2025 to renew and reopen tracks damaged during the severe weather events of 2023.

Council news 19 Dec 2025

Expert hearing panel confirmed for proposed Plan Change 120

The panel will carefully consider every submission made on proposed Plan Change 120

Council news 19 Dec 2025

Democracy in action for A F Thomas Park

During Auckland Council’s consultation on the future of recreation at A F Thomas Park, a group of 40 residents from across the North Shore and Albany Wards took part in a three-day deliberative forum.