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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.
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.
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.
EcoMatters Bike Hubs celebrate 100,000 visitors
An initiative that began in a single shipping container in New Lynn has now welcomed more than 100,000 visitors across a growing network of community bike hubs in Tāmaki Makaurau.
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
Mischief Makers: April School Holidays at Blockhouse Bay Library
Come visit Blockhouse Bay Library this school holidays to have fun for the whole whānau.
Waipareira Whānau Support Centres
Visit one of our whānau-supported centres, proudly delivered by Te Whānau o Waipareira.
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.
April School Holiday - Avondale Library
Keep the kids inspired these school holidays with free creative workshops, crafts, and family-fri...
Team Up 2 Clean Up
This is a fantastic way to get out of that same-old-same-old routine, meet new people, get light...
Food Forest Our Public Parks - A Community Design Workshop
Explore plant layering, complementary edible species, access and pathways, water considerations,...