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Who ticks your boxes in Auckland local elections? 🗳
Voting in the local elections is open now and Aucklanders are invited to learn about candidates.
Find out who to vote for by using the Vote Auckland online candidate catalogue:
voteauckland.co.nz...
The candidate catalogue helps … View moreWho ticks your boxes in Auckland local elections? 🗳
Voting in the local elections is open now and Aucklanders are invited to learn about candidates.
Find out who to vote for by using the Vote Auckland online candidate catalogue:
voteauckland.co.nz...
The candidate catalogue helps voters learn which ward and local board areas they are voting in and who is standing for their area.
Best of all, candidates have supplied their own short statements for the catalogue so voters can get a real flavour about them and their aspirations.
Auckland Council’s General Manager Governance and Engagement, Lou-Ann Ballantyne believes this catalogue will be a great help to voters.
“Elected members are important people in our community and region, but they may not have the same instant recognition as TV or movie stars. That aside, your vote could make a difference to the way local decisions are made about your area’s busy library, pools and leisure centres, parks and sports fields, public transport, infrastructure, and much more,” she says.
“Remember, it’s not just about voting for the mayor. Decisions for Tāmaki Makaurau are made by the council’s Governing Body, that’s the mayor and 20 councillors, and our 21 local boards.”
Find out more about the responsibilities of the mayor, ward councillors and local board members:
voteauckland.co.nz......
Here’s how you can easily find out who you might vote for:
1. Visit voteauckland.co.nz/en/information-for-voters/candidates.html
2. If you know your ward and local board area, click on it to view the candidates and their profiles. Or enter your home address to see the candidates you can vote for.
3. Filter your search by looking at candidates for each position: mayoral, ward councillor, local board member and licensing trust.
4. Filters are also available by topics, such as: transport, natural environment and more, so you can compare and contrast candidates by their priorities.
Once you have an idea of who you might ‘swipe right’ for, all you need to do is sit back and wait for your voting papers to arrive between 9 - 22 September. Tick the names of the people you think can best represent you, pop your paper into the return envelope and drop your vote at your nearest vote box.
No papers? No problem!
If your papers don’t arrive, pop into select libraries across the region, or a Vote-on-the-Go where you can enrol and cast a special vote on the spot. Vote-on-the-Gos will be held at markets, community centres, universities, marae and many other locations. You can find all the details also at:
voteauckland.co.nz...
Info credit (abridged): Auckland Council
Image(s) credit: Vote 2025 / votelocal.co.nz
Meet Tina and Ivy, two of the great volunteers from CAB Botany! 🙂
Need help or just someone to talk to? CAB Botany is here for you.
At our free and confidential CAB Information Service, everyone is welcome. Whether it’s a small question or a big problem, our friendly team of trained … View moreMeet Tina and Ivy, two of the great volunteers from CAB Botany! 🙂
Need help or just someone to talk to? CAB Botany is here for you.
At our free and confidential CAB Information Service, everyone is welcome. Whether it’s a small question or a big problem, our friendly team of trained volunteers is ready to help — no appointment needed.
📍Find us: Rear entrance of the Foodcourt, Botany Town Centre
🕙 Hours: Mon–Wed: 9:30am – 1:00pm | Thurs–Fri: 9:30am – 4:00pm
📞 Prefer to talk from home? Call us on (09) 271 5382
📧 Or email us at botany@cab.org.nz
Our volunteers are great listeners and may be able to help in your language — so don’t hesitate to pop in and chat.
💬 Whatever the issue, we’re here to help. For free. For everyone.
Dead or alive we pay cash for any unwanted cars, Vans, Trucks, 4x4, and Ute's.
Call our free phone 0800 333 314 now for a free appraisal or text to 021 303 903
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The Long-Term Fiscal Statement just dropped. At first glance, it might seem a bit dry, but the message is pretty clear ... and a bit worrying. The big takeaway? Our financial pressures are only going to keep growing.
There’s no single fix. It’ll take a mix of solutions to deal with the … View moreThe Long-Term Fiscal Statement just dropped. At first glance, it might seem a bit dry, but the message is pretty clear ... and a bit worrying. The big takeaway? Our financial pressures are only going to keep growing.
There’s no single fix. It’ll take a mix of solutions to deal with the challenges ahead.
Want to read more? Andrea Vance shares her opinions here.
Step into a world where your imagination rules at the Cardboard Kingdom.
A playful, hands-on event to build, create and explore with giant boxes.
Towers, tunnels, rockets, cat beds, castles—anything is possible when curiosity and creativity are in charge! With plenty of boxes and space to … View moreStep into a world where your imagination rules at the Cardboard Kingdom.
A playful, hands-on event to build, create and explore with giant boxes.
Towers, tunnels, rockets, cat beds, castles—anything is possible when curiosity and creativity are in charge! With plenty of boxes and space to construct (and de-construct), tamariki can bring their ideas to life.
This event is free and family-friendly, best suited for children aged 3–12 with whānau encouraged to join in. Just drop in, stay as long as you like and let imagination guide the play.
Location & Access: Held at Eastern Beach Reserve, the site is accessible for prams and wheelchairs. Street parking is nearby, and public transport stops within walking distance.
📍 Where: Eastern Beach Reserve, Macleans Park, The Esplanade, Eastern Beach, Auckland
⏰ When: Saturday 4 October 2025, 10am-2pm �
Cost: Free
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Free meditation workshop! 🧘♀️
When: Sunday 5th October, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: Botany Library, Level 1, Botany Town Centre, Sunset Terrace, East Tāmaki588, Chapel Road, East Tāmaki, Auckland 2013
Cost: FREE
🌸 Join the team at Botany Library for a free Meditation Workshop … View moreFree meditation workshop! 🧘♀️
When: Sunday 5th October, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: Botany Library, Level 1, Botany Town Centre, Sunset Terrace, East Tāmaki588, Chapel Road, East Tāmaki, Auckland 2013
Cost: FREE
🌸 Join the team at Botany Library for a free Meditation Workshop with Science of Spirituality NZ
Experience inner peace and clarity through simple meditation techniques. Discover how to: DETOX THE MIND - LEARN TO MEDITATE - SPIRITUAL AWARENESS
Register to book in a spot.
Website: www.sos.org...
Image and info credit: Botany Library/Auckland City Libraries
Make a floating bedside ledge that tones into your colour scheme with Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen or higher gloss Resene Lustacryl. Find out how to create and paint your own floating ledge with these easy step by step instructions.
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Just a lovely moment from our recent AGM when Board Chair, Richard, presented Angela with a very special certificate. Angela has been volunteering at Pakuranga CAB for an astonishing TWENTY years. An experienced, empathetic Interviewer, Angela is a highly valued member of our Friday team.
… View moreJust a lovely moment from our recent AGM when Board Chair, Richard, presented Angela with a very special certificate. Angela has been volunteering at Pakuranga CAB for an astonishing TWENTY years. An experienced, empathetic Interviewer, Angela is a highly valued member of our Friday team.
Angela recently commented, “I volunteer because it feels like you are helping people and the people you work with are amazing.”
Congratulations, Angela, and thank you for your service and dedication. 👏
At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for 12 months* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 31 October 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, home insurance, maintenance fees and more.
And because life … View moreAt Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for 12 months* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 31 October 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, home insurance, maintenance fees and more.
And because life at Ryman means less home upkeep, you’ll have more time for the things you love.
*Participating villages only, terms and conditions apply.
Friday 17 & Saturday 18 October, 10am - 2pm.
Experience the award-winning lifestyle at a Ryman village.
Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the premium amenities on offer.
We look forward to seeing you.
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⌛Toys of the Past x Howick Historical Village 🪀
If you missed the fun last Wednesday, there will be another drop-in session this coming Wednesday (Oct 1st) in the afternoon. No registrations required; just drop-in anytime … View moreIt's today! 😀
Original post from Pakuranga Library:
⌛Toys of the Past x Howick Historical Village 🪀
If you missed the fun last Wednesday, there will be another drop-in session this coming Wednesday (Oct 1st) in the afternoon. No registrations required; just drop-in anytime between 2 to 4pm.
We will step back in time with Howick Historical Village at the library! Tamariki and whānau can (re)discover some of the beloved toys and pastimes of the past, and try their hands at the games tamariki once loved to play😊
Thank you to Katherine the lovely educator for sharing her knowledge and showing our community how to enjoy the toys and games from the past.
📍 Where: Pakuranga Library, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga
⏰ When: Drop-in session: Any time between 2-4pm, Wednesday, 1 October
Cost: FREE
Image and info credit: Pakuranga Library/Auckland Council Libraries
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