Local

Look out – here come Auckland’s elections candidates

Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday.

Lock up and leave: new bicycle shelters coming to Albert-Eden

Safe, dry and secure new bike shelters are coming to Mt Albert, Pt Chevalier and Kingsland thanks to the Albert-Eden Local Board. 

Traditional Christmas lights return to Onehunga’s Jellicoe Park

It’s a case of Back to the Future for Christmas lights at Jellicoe Park when permanent LED lights are installed later this year. 

Funding for the future: Albert-Eden’s environmental investment

The Albert-Eden Local Board is playing a key environmental role with a $458,000 investment across a range of projects for the 2025/2026 financial year. 

Puketāpapa Local Board makes largest-ever environment investment for 2025/2026

The Puketāpapa Local Board is ensuring the environment is in good hands, with its biggest-ever funding injection of $840,000 for the 2025/2026 financial year. 

Glen Innes community hall library closing from 14 July

Greenwoods Corner upgrades complete

Epsom’s Greenwoods Corner will become is now a safer and better-connected town centre following a much-needed transport upgrade.

Where are all the candidates?

Nominations for Auckland’s local elections open on Friday 4 July, and with elections looming on the horizon in October, so far only a few candidates have publicly announced they’re standing.