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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
Waipareira Whānau Support Centres
Visit one of our whānau-supported centres, proudly delivered by Te Whānau o Waipareira.
Rhymetime - Avondale
Join our rhyme time sessions with stories, songs, and movements.
Board Game Afternoon
Play classic and modern games, meet new people, and enjoy a great time together.
Wā Pēpe - Baby Time
Bring along your pēpi & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, and tummy time.
Code Club - Avondale
Learn to code, create fun projects, and explore Python, HTML, CSS, and more—8 weeks of hands-on c...
