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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.

10 Oct 2025

The garden of Albert-Eden: new festival celebrates all things green

The inaugural Albert-Eden Garden Festival will showcase small-space gardening ideas, sustainability tips and community creativity.

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.

Community 3 Oct 2025

Liv Roe and Julia Maskill step down from Albert-Eden Local Board

Two Albert-Eden Local Board members are stepping down, with Julia Maskill and Liv Roe not standing for re-election in the local elections.

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.

Community 29 Sep 2025

Puketāpapa passion: Bobby Shen steps down from local board

After serving two terms on the Puketāpapa Local Board, member Bobby Shen is saying goodbye to local body politics.

Community 24 Sep 2025

Growing strong together: why local food planning matters for future resilience in Puketāpapa

Kai Resilient Puketāpapa is a community-led project focused on planning for food resilience.

Events

04 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Pt Chevalier

Have fun at Pt Chevalier Library during the school holidays!

04 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Chess Club - Epsom

Play with others, sharpen your tactics, and boost your game with tips from our awesome chess coach!

28 Jan 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

Digital Together Online Council Services Drop-in Sessions

Come along to a free drop-in session and learn how to use Auckland Council’s online services.

09 Jul 2026

Matariki open mic and community meal

Come together and connect with our community over live music, poetry and performance.

09 Jul 2026

Power tools 101: Make a chopping board

Tamariki will learn simple woodworking skills while shaping and sanding their very own board to t...

09 Jul 2026

Rainbow Messfest!

A colourful, creative sensory play session for Rainbow whānau, allies, and all our littlest explo...

10 Jul 2026

Native planting - The Avenue Reserve

We're transforming this under utilised patch of grass into a future habitat area for native wildl...

16 May 2026 - 27 Dec 2026

LEGO Club - Mt Albert

Create awesome LEGO masterpieces in a safe fun environment.