Albert-Eden Local Board

Ōwairaka Subdivision
The Albert-Eden Local Board is one of 21 local boards in Auckland. The local board makes a plan for your area and decides on local issues, activities and facilities. It also oversees council services and facilities in your area, including libraries and parks. The local board is made up of eight members. Members are elected to represent different subdivisions within the local board area. Four members will be elected from your area. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Albert-Eden Local Board election.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Advocate to restore the previous levels of service at Albert-Eden community centres.

    Propose a trial of recycling bins in parks.

    Request investigation of how stormwater performance in soakage areas can be improved.

  • Advocate for inclusive communications in local community services and facilities (ie translations for non-native English speakers).

    Develop a technological literacy programme for the elderly community to address the growing digital divide.

    Support food banks and free meal providers in continuing to serve our local communities in need.

  • Assess the condition of footpaths and kerbs consistently to address mobility concerns.

    Follow up on tree maintenance and pruning to minimise disruption for residents.

  • Incentivise all producers of waste, including commercial and industrial, to reduce, reuse and recycle.

    Investigate the construction of a waste-to-energy plant to reduce landfill.

    Prioritise investment into Auckland's water storage and incentivise domestic tank water storage to ensure reliable safe water supply.

  • Push council to roll out the food waste collection service in the local area in 2023.

    Protect library services from any cuts.

    Advocate for equitable access to Community Centres across Albert-Eden and reinstate funding that was cut.

  • Advocate for an intergenerational resilience perspective for infrastructure – long term planning accommodating impacts of climate change.

    Support and advocate for better physical infrastructure to accommodate intensified housing development.

    Support Waiorea Community Recycling Centre to reduce waste, support residents to recycle correctly and prepare for food scrap collections.

  • Ensure that we are doing the basics to a high standard, fixing potholes in a timely manner, keeping trees pruned. Doing the basics well.

  • Advocate to restore the previous levels of service at Albert-Eden community centres.

    Propose a trial of recycling bins in parks.

    Request investigation of how stormwater performance in soakage areas can be improved.

  • Advocate for inclusive communications in local community services and facilities (ie translations for non-native English speakers).

    Develop a technological literacy programme for the elderly community to address the growing digital divide.

    Support food banks and free meal providers in continuing to serve our local communities in need.

  • Assess the condition of footpaths and kerbs consistently to address mobility concerns.

    Follow up on tree maintenance and pruning to minimise disruption for residents.

  • Incentivise all producers of waste, including commercial and industrial, to reduce, reuse and recycle.

    Investigate the construction of a waste-to-energy plant to reduce landfill.

    Prioritise investment into Auckland's water storage and incentivise domestic tank water storage to ensure reliable safe water supply.

  • Push council to roll out the food waste collection service in the local area in 2023.

    Protect library services from any cuts.

    Advocate for equitable access to Community Centres across Albert-Eden and reinstate funding that was cut.

  • Advocate for an intergenerational resilience perspective for infrastructure – long term planning accommodating impacts of climate change.

    Support and advocate for better physical infrastructure to accommodate intensified housing development.

    Support Waiorea Community Recycling Centre to reduce waste, support residents to recycle correctly and prepare for food scrap collections.

  • Ensure that we are doing the basics to a high standard, fixing potholes in a timely manner, keeping trees pruned. Doing the basics well.

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