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Elections 2 Oct 2025

Stuck on who to vote for in Auckland local elections?

Here are some suggestions to consider when swiping through candidates in the online catalogue.

Parks / Outdoors 30 Sep 2025

Building better for Ōrākei parks and leisure

Ōrākei Local Board is investing in parks, playgrounds and wildlife habitats that make local life even better.

Sports / Leisure 26 Sep 2025

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.

Elections 23 Sep 2025

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.

Safety 18 Sep 2025

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.

Elections 18 Sep 2025

200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections

Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.

Elections 9 Sep 2025

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.

Elections 4 Sep 2025

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

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...