Auckland Council
The Auckland Council makes strategic decisions for Auckland on public transport, urban planning, environmental protection and other big issues. The council provides funding to local boards to provide public services in their areas, and manages council-controlled organisations which provide infrastructure, such as public transport, water and sewerage. The councillors and mayor make up the governing body, which shares governance of Auckland Council with the 21 local boards. The governing body is made up of 20 councillors plus the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in Auckland). Two councillors will be elected from your ward. 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 Auckland Council election.
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Wayne Desmond Walker
Why I'm standing
Auckland can be a leading city for liveability, sustainability, education, mobility, employment. A safe, caring city with low crime, catering for those with disabilities, healthy engaged communities, affordable housing, a revitalised Hauraki Gulf, Manukau and Kaipara Harbours, zero predators and expanded park space for the growing population, a great place to bring up children and to live; a city to be proud of, a place that people want to visit and enjoy.
About me
Experience as an Auckland councillor, born, raised and educated in Auckland, married, two children. I graduated Auckland Uni with a commerce degree in business, marketing, strategy, environmental studies, law, accounting, etc returning for project management. I can read a balance sheet, understand a critical path, market survey, legal document, communicate effectively. Owner/manager businesses. As a member of Toastmasters I competed over some years representing Auckland region and winning the NZ speech title for impromptu speaking.
My priorities
- Lift council/CCOs performance – more efficient, effective, transparent, accountable, democratic.
- Achieve stretch targets to improve transport mobility, reduce emissions, affordable homes, safe city.
- A great vibrant city where people want to live, work, educated, shop, play, raise children, retire.
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