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Elections 23 Sep 2025

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.

Elections 18 Sep 2025

200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections

Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.

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.

Events

03 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2026

Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library

Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...

08 Jul 2026

Rōreka workshop - Matariki session

A community-led workshop celebrating te reo Māori and waiata.

04 Jun 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Board Game Night - Manukau

A relaxed weekly evening of board games, good company and a bit of friendly competition.

26 Mar 2026 - 07 Dec 2028

Relaxation dancing class

Join our dance class, do exercise and keep fit to joyful music!

17 May 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Regional park planting days - South

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks! 

16 Jul 2026

Youth bone carving workshop

Rangatahi will be able to make a bone carving taonga for Matariki.

21 Jul 2026

Tea and Topics - Travel Adventures

Come share a laid back kōrero with Eunice about her travels to Jordan and Egypt.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau

This free session helps stimulate growing minds and bodies while providing lots of fun.