Auckland Council Local Elections
Auckland Council holds elections every three years to elect a mayor, ward councillors, local board members and licensing trustees.
Our next local elections for Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland will be held by postal vote in October 2025.

Patrick Reynolds - Waitemata Auckland Council Candidate

Entrust Candidates 2024
Waitemata Local Government Campaigns
Auckland Council Elections – Key Dates 2025
To da Auckland Council Elections Key Dates 2025 Check you are enrolled to vote 1 September 2024 – 1 August 2025 Consider being a candidate 1 September 2024 – 1 July 2025 Candidate nominations open 4 July 2025 Candidate nominations close (12 noon) 1 August 2025 Candidates announced 8 August 2025 Final electoral roll certified by Electoral Officer 5 September 2025 Voting papers sent to enrolled voters 9 September – 22 September 2025 Voting opens 9 September – 11 October 2025…
Read MoreAlex Bonham – Grey Lynn Local, Waitemata Local Board Member
Alex Bonham: A Voice for Grey Lynn’s Vibrant Community Grey Lynn, with its leafy streets, bustling cafes, and strong sense of community, is our special corner of Auckland. At the heart of advocating for this unique inner-city suburb is Alex Bonham, a dedicated member of the Waitematā Local Board. Alex Bonham’s connection to Grey Lynn…
Read MoreTranstion Network and Local Government
Transition Communities are community-led initiatives focused on building local resilience and creating low-carbon, sustainable communities. we often involve engaging with local government to implement changes and address issues like energy transport and waste.. Transition Communities aim to shift away from reliance on fossil fuels and towards a more self-sufficient and sustainable future. Transition Communities have…
Read MoreWhy Entrust needs New Leadership?
Conor Sharp – Greater Auckland blog Why Entrust needs New Leadership What if I told you that if you pay for electricity in Auckland’s Isthmus, South Auckland, East Auckland, or Waiheke Island, you have a say in how a $3.76b company is run? What if I told you that one group has been in control…
Read MoreGrey Lynn Meet the Candidates meeting – 2013
Meet the candidates standing for the Waitemata & Gulf Ward and the Waitemata Local Board Thursday 19th September Grey Lynn RSC, 1 Frances Street Organised by the Grey Lynn Residents Association Candidate profiles available here on the Auckland Council elections website voteauckland.co.nz Related posts: Guide to providing feedback on the draft Unitary Plan Auckland Council Elections…
Read MoreTransition Towns to the Town Hall
One of the characteristics of the transition town movement (of which Grey Lynn 2030 is part) is recognition of the need to develop a positive and productive relationship with local government. This relationship is seen as essential to progressing plans, projects and securing funding for local initiatives. Since being established in 2008 Grey Lynn 2030…
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