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Elections 30 May 2025

Facts to help you run Auckland

Here are some handy things to know about Auckland as you consider putting yourself up to take the reins.

Community 29 May 2025

Half a million dollars in funding for Upper Harbour community projects

Forty local groups shared $566,612 in the Upper Harbour Local Board’s final grants round of the year.

Youth / Rangatahi 22 May 2025

Winter planting brings together the Upper Harbour community

Volunteers across Upper Harbour are gearing up to plant over 8,000 native trees and shrubs in 14 parks this winter.

Elections 20 May 2025

Why stand for council?

Aucklanders are urged to stand and help shape the future of Tāmaki Makaurau, ahead of candidate nominations for Auckland Local Elections 2025.

Plans / Projects 19 May 2025

East Coast Bays Community Centre upgrade gets the go-ahead

The design for an extensive upgrade of the community centre has got the green light from the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Elections 14 May 2025

Fono explores why Pasifika should be represented in Auckland elections

At a recent fono (meeting) hosted by Auckland Council’s Pacific People’s Advisory Panel, members urged more Pasifika to participate.

Elections 30 Apr 2025

All the reasons to stand in Auckland’s elections

Information sessions are being held weekly in May across 24 libraries in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Have your say 16 Apr 2025

Your voice can help shape the Ethnic Peoples Plan

Residents are invited to join community conversations taking place in May across the Upper Harbour area.

Events

02 Mar 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Whangaparāoa Library Book Club

Whether you’re a lifelong reader or simply enjoy a good story, our library book group is a welcom...

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.

19 Apr 2026

Climate-Resistant Gardening

Join organic gardener, Dee Pignéguy, for a practical talk on gardening for a changing climate.

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Rhythm & Beats

Rhythm & Beats is a fun and interactive 30-minute session for children aged 3-5 years old.

21 Apr 2026

Microgreens and sprouts

The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Reading Revolution Shared Reading

Shared reading group  brings people together through great literature to talk, laugh and share.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Ōrewa

Join our Rhymetime sessions with waiata, bubbles, books and movement for pre-schoolers and their...

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a Dog

Introducing our Read to a Dog programme! Read to a Dog aims to help children with their literacy,...