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Community news 12 Feb 2026

5 things to help you make the most of Ōrākei this summer

Discover our top picks to make the most of what’s happening over summer in Ōrākei

Parks / Outdoors 1 Dec 2025

Staying dry in the wetlands

Waiatarua Reserve walkways are getting some love to create a better walking experience.

Community 28 Nov 2025

5 reasons to come to Carols on the Green

Carols on the Green is returning to St Heliers after a hiatus, and this is why you should come.

Elections 18 Oct 2025

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
Elections 16 Oct 2025

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. 

Elections 11 Oct 2025

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
Elections 11 Oct 2025

First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?

The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.

Elections 6 Oct 2025

The countdown is on: local election voting closes soon

Find out what happens after voting closes and how to find out who wins.

Events

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - St Heliers

Enjoy our July Matariki School Holiday Programme at St Heliers Library!

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.

09 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2026

Junior Ranger Explorer Walk

Become an Auckland Parks Junior Ranger and dive into fun, hands-on activities in nature!

22 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Scrabble Club

Come along, meet others and play a good game!

10 Jul 2026

Hautapu

This year, a range of kaupapa will be held for whānau to enjoy, connect and be part of.

10 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

The New Zealand Dance Company: Matariki for Tamariki

Bring along your tamariki and celebrate Matariki with this amazing free performance from The New...

28 Jun 2026 - 23 Aug 2026

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

A must-see, world-class exhibition enjoyed all over the world by nature lovers and photographers.

15 Mar 2026 - 27 Dec 2026

Crochet Group

Crochet, chat and make friends! Bring your own project or make something new with provided patter...