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Elections 10 Oct 2024

Anyone’s game in Auckland’s contest for 170 positions

There’s now one year to go until Aucklanders decide on the leaders who will take on the big opportunities heading our way.

Council news 9 Jul 2024

How we represent you: It’s time to have your say  

Auckland Council’s initial proposal for a review on representation is now open for submissions.

Council news 27 Jun 2024

How we represent you: Auckland Council wants feedback

Auckland Council is preparing to seek feedback on the number of elected members Tāmaki Makaurau has, how they are elected, and where electoral boundaries lie, ahead of next year’s local body elections.

Council news 16 Feb 2024

Looking into Auckland Council’s representation

Are your views well represented in decision-making at Auckland Council? 

Election Topics 5 Apr 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe goes back to the ballot box

Nominations open today, Tuesday 4 April, for a vacant position on Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Election Topics 22 Dec 2022

Candidates confirmed for Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board by-election

Nominations for Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election have now closed. Four eligible candidates have put their hands up to fill the vacant seat on the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board.

Updated 11.45am, Thu 13 October
Elections 13 Oct 2022

Update: Auckland local election wards progress results

Progress results are now available to view for Auckland's 2022 local elections.

Updated 11.45am, Thu 13 Oct
Elections 13 Oct 2022

Update: Auckland local election – announcement of final count and official results delayed

See the full list of preliminary results published online for Auckland's 2022 local elections.

Elections 8 Oct 2022

Auckland local elections results day: voting closed

Voting in the local elections has now closed. While Aucklanders wait to find out who their next mayor will be, Vote Boxes are being emptied and taken away from 150 locations across the region to be delivered to the independent Election Services’...

Election Topics 7 Oct 2022

Behind the scenes - what happens when voting in Auckland’s local election closes?

Voting closes at midday Saturday 8 October. You've dropped off your vote - so what happens next?

Elections 4 Oct 2022

Mirror, mirror on the wall - who has the greatest vision of them all?

The countdown is on for the close of voting in Auckland's local elections – don’t miss out.

Elections 28 Sep 2022

What's in it for me? Voting in Auckland's local election

Aucklanders have less than two weeks left to vote for who they think has the greatest vision for Tāmaki Makaurau. This is their chance to have their say and choose.

Elections 14 Sep 2022

150 more places for you to drop off your vote

Local elections voting opens soon – here’s what you need to know so you don’t miss out.

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.