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Elections 9 Sep 2025

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.

Elections 4 Sep 2025

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.

Elections 1 Sep 2025

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
Elections 4 Aug 2025

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.

Elections 31 Jul 2025

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.

Elections 25 Jul 2025

Nominate a mate to stand for Auckland

Auckland Council is looking for passionate Aucklanders from different backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives and a wide range of skills to its decision-making table.

Community 22 Jul 2025

Read all about it, Flat bush

Recognising the need for a dedicated space where the community can learn, connect, and grow, the local board has worked hard to make this project possible.

Elections 14 Jul 2025

First nominations are in

Auckland elections candidates: by the numbers - total Auckland local elections nominations received as at Friday 11 July.

Events

09 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026

Starry Nightlights

Colour in your design and pop it into your jar, add the tea light and watch the shadow patterns a...

25 Jun 2026 - 27 Aug 2026

Mahjong Club for beginners

Learn to play Chinese Mahjong and have fun socializing.

11 Jun 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - East

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Pakuranga

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun musical programme designed to promote active movement.

10 Jul 2026

Matariki at Howick Historical Village

As the Matariki constellation makes its annual appearance in our skies, come along to this specia...

11 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Bloomsday

Enjoy this performance at Howick Little Theatre.

12 Jul 2026

Whānau Fun Day

We are celebrating Matariki this year with a range of fun and engaging activities.

04 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Sinhala and Sri Lankan culture

Fun, interactive sessions introduce traditions, history, and Sinhala basics.