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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.
Building better for Ōrākei parks and leisure
Ōrākei Local Board is investing in parks, playgrounds and wildlife habitats that make local life even better.
New sports fields for Ōrākei
Capacity for community football and cricket is set to grow in Auckland, thanks to an allocation of $2.5 million from Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish fund to the Ōrākei Local Board.
No voting papers? No problem!
It’s time to vote in Auckland’s local elections, which means you should have received your voting pack in the letterbox by now.
Events
Free performance and workshops
Come along for two days of fun and frivolity in the school holidays.
Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.
Knitting Group - Remuera Library
Come along and meet fellow knitters and enjoy a cup of coffee while you knit and talk.
Ōrākei Enviro Forum 2026
Join Ōrākei Local Board and passionate nature advocates for a heart-led afternoon celebrating the...
Death Cafe - Remuera
It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
Archaeology week talk
Learn more about what has been found, and what has not been found.
Botanical Art Classes
The class will take place in the atmospheric Billard House, and in the gardens.