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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.
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.
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.
Community organisation’s efforts help bird populations grow
Bird populations in Ōrākei and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki are growing with a helping hand from Eastern Bays Songbird Project.
Auckland's elections candidate numbers trending up from 2022
Nominations received so far for candidates standing in Auckland local elections are up from this time last elections.
Events
Easter Egg Hunt this School Holidays at Highwic and Alberton
The Easter Bunny has been busy at the Heritage New Zealand properties Highwic and Alberton, plann...
St Heliers Library April School Holiday Programme
Get your kids building, crafting, and growing this school holidays at St Heliers Library and Tāma...
Crochet Group
Crochet, chat and make friends! Bring your own project or make something new with provided patter...
Junior Ranger Explorer Walk
Explore, learn and discover the wonders of our fascinating park environments.
April School Holiday Programme
Visit us to participate in a collection of school holiday activities for the whole whānau.
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.
Barefoot Bowls Afternoons
Looking for somewhere to chill out on a stunning Sunday afternoon? Barefoot Bowls with music and...