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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.
Pickett brothers celebrated for clean-up efforts in Papakura
Two young Papakura brothers have shown that you’re never too young to make a difference when it comes to caring for the environment.
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.
Who ticks your boxes in Auckland local elections?
Voting in the local elections opens on Tuesday 9 September and Aucklanders are invited to check out the candidate catalogue to learn about candidates.
Storytellers shine bright at Leabank School
Young writers from Leabank Primary School have become published authors with the release of Te Whetū o te Kōrero - Star of a Story, a bilingual book in te re Māori and English.
Candidates confirmed
Auckland elections candidates have been announced. Who will you vote for?
A total of 477 nominations for Auckland Elections 2025 were received as at midday Friday 1 August when nominations closed.
Events
Papakura School holiday fun
Come down to Papakura for a series of exciting school holiday events.
Climate action trail April fun - win prizes
Bag a free activity booklet, explore the climate action trail and be in to win some great prizes...
Nathan Homestead Pukepuke School Holiday Programme
Nathan Homestead Pukepuke's School Holiday Programmes are filled with adventure, creativity and d...
Make a paper flower bouquet
Drop in for this free creative activity where kids can create a simple flower bouquet from paper...
Make a Fabulous Flower Pendant at Auckland Botanic Gardens
Drop in for this free creative activity where kids can design and decorate their own circle penda...
Love your awa - Stream workshop
Discover the magic of your local waterways at Love Your Awa—a hands‑on, nature‑immersive stream w...
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.
Papakura Library Ukulele Club
Our free ukulele club is on every Thursday from 3 PM to 4:30 PM at the Papakura Library Meeting R...