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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.
Compliance wardens boost community safety in Ōrākei
Two council compliance wardens have been assigned specifically to the Ōrākei Local Board area thanks to its funding.
200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections
Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.
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.
Events
School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure
Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships!
Matariki Remembrance
Join us as we honour the past and look ahead to the future, this Māori New Year, guided by the st...
Time Travellers' Quiz
See if you've got what it takes to crack the Time Traveller's Quiz and be in to win!
Walk on the wild side: Gallery encounters
These school holidays, step into a world where museum specimens come to life through story, imagi...
Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.
Looking back to move forward: The call of pōhutukawa
Discover the meaning and practices surrounding Matariki.
Ōrākei waiata performance
All are welcome to enjoy a lunch-time musical interlude in honour of Matariki.