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Elections 14 Sep 2022

Who are these people? Auckland’s local elections candidates

A total of 466 candidates are standing in Auckland’s local elections. The good news is, you don’t have to get to know them all, just candidates standing in your area and those standing for mayor.

Election Topics 14 Sep 2022

Can Auckland count on your vote?

To have the best people elected for the job, it is up to you to vote for who you think has the greatest vision for Auckland.

Elections 9 Sep 2022

Vote Boxes en route to Auckland Transport hubs

For the first time, Vote Boxes will be at select Auckland Transport hubs so you can drop off your vote for the upcoming local elections.

Election Topics 30 Aug 2022

Why vote in the local elections?

Everything you need to know

Election Topics 24 Aug 2022

Ticking all the boxes: eggs, milk, bread and a vote for Auckland!

Your weekly supermarket shopping list now has another item on the list! Lodging your vote for the upcoming Auckland local elections is now even more convenient than usual.

Update: additional nominees added to Auckland's local election list
Elections 12 Aug 2022

Auckland’s local elections candidates confirmed. Who will you be voting for?

Here's the official list of who's standing to represent Tāmaki Makaurau.

Update: due to a large number of last minute nominations received, candidates will be confirmed late this evening.
Elections 11 Aug 2022

Auckland's local elections candidates to be confirmed

Local elections candidate nominations are now closed. Once confirmed these candidates will officially be in the running for your vote.

Elections 5 Aug 2022

Local elections candidate nominations closing soon

The countdown is on. In a week’s time, Aucklanders find out who will be in the running for mayor, ward councillors and local boards.

Elections 15 Jul 2022

Nominations open for Auckland local elections

If you’ve ever considered standing as mayor, councillor or local board member in Tāmaki Makaurau’s local elections – now’s your time to shine.

Elections 11 Jul 2022

Everything there is to know about standing in the Auckland local elections

Key things candidates need to know in the lead up to campaigning.

Elections 30 Jun 2022

Who represents you?

It’s only six weeks until Aucklanders find out who is up for election

Elections 27 Jun 2022

Care about Auckland's leadership?

We’ll be asking a panel of inspiring young leaders experienced in health, the environment and business, what leadership means to them.

Elections 13 Jun 2022

A day in the life of an elected member

If you’re considering running in Tāmaki Makaurau’s local elections, you might be wondering what do our elected members actually do?

Elections 30 May 2022

Don't just sit there. Stand.

Stand as a candidate in the local elections to help shape current and future decisions for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Elections 28 Apr 2022

Can you candidate? Yes, you can!

Auckland’s local election is less than six months away and Aucklanders are looking for bold leadership to take on the opportunities and challenges the city will face in the upcoming term.