2025 Elections
New election set for Papatoetoe subdivision after court voids October vote
A new local board election will be held in April next year for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, following a District...
Police: Electoral fraud allegations being investigated
Counties Manukau Police say two separate investigations are underway following severalcomplaints being laid in relation to a recent Auckland Council local board election.
Detective inspector...
Mayor says he’s ‘glad’ to have Andy Baker back on key committee
Franklin Ward councillor Andy Baker has been reappointed as chairman of Auckland Council’s Transport, Resilience and Infrastructure Committee for the 2025–28 term.
The role was...
Teen elected to council
New councillor Fabio Rodrigues says it's an incredible honour to have been elected to represent the Tuakau-Pokeno ward on the Waikato District Council.
Vern Reeve...
Four new faces join Franklin local board
Franklin’s newly elected local board members say they’re ready to bring fresh energy, community focus, and practical leadership to their roles.
The four new Franklin...
What’s next for Kerrin Leoni after mayoral run
Former Auckland mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni says she’s proud of what her campaign achieved and is now taking time to rest and consider her...
Final Auckland local election results delayed until Saturday
The release of Auckland’s final local election results has been pushed back by a day due to an unprecedented number of special votes.
Auckland Council’s...
Election results for Franklin Local Board by subdivision
Election results for the Franklin Local Board are in, and Team Franklin has taken all but one of the seats on the board.
“The result...
