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Auckland’s Governing Body members appointed for 2025-28
Auckland’s mayor, deputy mayor and 19 councillors have officially declared to act in the best interests of the communities they represent for the next three years, following a ceremonial first meeting of the city’s newly elected Governing Body.
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.
The countdown is on: local election voting closes soon
Find out what happens after voting closes and how to find out who wins.
Stuck on who to vote for in Auckland local elections?
Here are some suggestions to consider when swiping through candidates in the online catalogue.
Local elections: Can Auckland count on you?
Voting papers are being sent to enrolled voters between September 9 -22 so they can choose Auckland’s champions.
Who represents you?
The best news about these elections so far is that Aucklanders have more to choose from, with a record number of candidates nominated since 2013.
Candidates confirmed
Auckland elections candidates have been announced. Who will you vote for?
A total of 477 nominations for Auckland Elections 2025 were received as at midday Friday 1 August when nominations closed.
Pre-Election Report: Auckland Council’s key issues for incoming elected members
Auckland Council’s Pre-Election Report identifies six key issues for the council’s next Governing Body.
All the reasons to stand in Auckland’s elections
Information sessions are being held weekly in May across 24 libraries in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Do you qualify for more than one vote in Auckland Local Elections 2025?
It’s local elections year which means Aucklanders will get to choose the mayor, ward councillors and local board members.
Top jobs open up at Auckland Council
Just listed on Auckland Council’s LinkedIn jobs board is a range of paid positions to govern Tāmaki Makaurau for passionate Aucklanders to consider applying for.
Five ways to connect with your community
Here are some ways to get amongst it and make a difference in your community with the people around you.
Buzzing from the world stage to Auckland’s elections
The dynamic new digital platform Buzzly, has won at the World Summit Awards 2024 for Digital Innovation with Social Impact.
