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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.
Celebrating Chinese Kiwi heritage in New Windsor
A rich Chinese heritage is recognised and celebrated in Whau, with a local park now carrying the name of its last private owner, Avondale Market gardener Lowe Nam.
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.
200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections
Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.
New lease crosses the line at Rosebank Speedway
Speedway fans can look forward to at least five more years of events at Rosebank Domain, thanks to Whau Local Board.
New $1.7m playground coming for Avondale
A major upgrade to the Avondale Central Reserve playground has been secured, after the Governing Body approved Whau Local Board’s submission for funding through Auckland Council’s new Fix and Finish Fund.
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
Rhymetime - Blockhouse Bay
A time to dance, sing and laugh for busy toddlers.
Kids learn to ride
Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experienc...
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.
Kangatraining
Experience fun and safe postnatal fitness without the need for a babysitter!
Caring for our stream, strengthening our street
Come and help care for the stream that is part of our neighbourhood.
Sunday story time
Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books.
Celebrate Diwali at Avondale Library
Fun and free, for the whole family. All welcome, haere mai.