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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

14 May 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Mt Albert

Resources and music to support the development of your baby or toddler.

14 May 2026 - 27 May 2027

English Conversation Club - Mt Albert

This relaxed and welcoming session is a great opportunity to practice your English communication...

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

15 May 2026 - 28 May 2027

Tech Cafe - Mt Albert

Need help navigating your devices? Tech Cafe is here to help!

25 Jul 2026

Queer Wears clothing swap - Winter edition

You are warmly invited to join us at our free community clothing swap, where you can donate unwan...

16 May 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Tamariki Time - Mt Albert

Enjoy some fun action rhymes and cool times at your favourite library.

02 May 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Team Up 2 Clean Up

Help clean up your community as part of Earth Action Trust's anti-litter campaign.

17 May 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Tamariki Book Club

Join the adventure. Build your confidence in a safe and inclusive space at our book club.