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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.

Community 29 Jul 2025

Old Point Chev library finds a new home in the South Pacific

Earlier this year the Point Chevalier community said goodbye to the library – and now it’s Mālō e lelei from Tonga after a successful recycling project. 

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.

Dogs 25 Jul 2025

Puketāpapa park changes

There will be dog-walking changes around four of Puketāpapa’s parks and reserves from Friday 1 August – with new rules for where dogs can be taken on or off-leash put in place.  

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.

Community 14 Jul 2025

Connected communities: Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward accredited as a welcoming community

The Puketāpapa and Albert-Eden Local Boards are now accredited as a Committed - Welcoming Community by Immigration New Zealand, for their work to support newcomers and to build more inclusive communities. 

Community 10 Jul 2025

Albert-Eden allocates $31.2m for 2025/2026

Pt Chev's Coyle Park playground will be upgraded as part of the 25/26 funding plans

Events

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships!

04 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Atua Wāhine ki te Rangi

A four-piece artistic and educational tribute dedicated to the female Māori deities who reside wi...

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

School Holidays - MOTAT

This July, explore how lenses and optics shape the way we see everything around us.

27 Jun 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

New Beginnings: Matariki Art and Photography Competition

Calling all young creatives in Tāmaki Makaurau!

24 Jun 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Doc Edge Festival 2026

A documentary film festival like no other!

01 Jun 2026 - 15 Jul 2026

Out & About Winter Programme - Western Springs

Beat the winter chill with a packed programme of free activities at Western Springs Community Hall!

01 Jun 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Out & About Winter Programme - Mt Roskill

Warm up this winter at Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall with a fantastic line-up of free activities f...

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.