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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

04 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Pt Chevalier

Have fun at Pt Chevalier Library during the school holidays!

04 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Chess Club - Epsom

Play with others, sharpen your tactics, and boost your game with tips from our awesome chess coach!

28 Jan 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

Digital Together Online Council Services Drop-in Sessions

Come along to a free drop-in session and learn how to use Auckland Council’s online services.

09 Jul 2026

Matariki open mic and community meal

Come together and connect with our community over live music, poetry and performance.

09 Jul 2026

Power tools 101: Make a chopping board

Tamariki will learn simple woodworking skills while shaping and sanding their very own board to t...

09 Jul 2026

Rainbow Messfest!

A colourful, creative sensory play session for Rainbow whānau, allies, and all our littlest explo...

10 Jul 2026

Native planting - The Avenue Reserve

We're transforming this under utilised patch of grass into a future habitat area for native wildl...

16 May 2026 - 27 Dec 2026

LEGO Club - Mt Albert

Create awesome LEGO masterpieces in a safe fun environment.