Auckland Council

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward
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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Improve support services for business associations.

    Enhance off-street carparking in local town centres and the central city.

    Reduce the cost and burden of businesses compliance with council regulations by making regulations more targeted and effective.

  • Support equal employment opportunities, trainings and support programs for ethnic communities in council for a more diverse working place.

    Support Auckland Council becoming an accredited Living Wage employer.

    Support Auckland Council's funding of social enterprise programs and business initiatives such as the Southern Initiative.

  • Continue to support council funding for initiatives such as The Southern Initiative and social enterprise programmes.

    Support Auckland Council becoming accredited as a Living Wage employer, so all council workers and contractors are paid a liveable wage.

    Encourage Auckland businesses to be good employers to attract and retain more workers.

  • Support Panuka (Council Business Development agency) to encourage creative, technical and ecommerce sectors.

    Make sure Auckland City is a Business friendly and Business "easy" place to do commerce.

    Ensure there is continued support for a balanced and aligned mix of transport options across rail/road/sea.

  • Improve support services for business associations.

    Enhance off-street carparking in local town centres and the central city.

    Reduce the cost and burden of businesses compliance with council regulations by making regulations more targeted and effective.

  • Support equal employment opportunities, trainings and support programs for ethnic communities in council for a more diverse working place.

    Support Auckland Council becoming an accredited Living Wage employer.

    Support Auckland Council's funding of social enterprise programs and business initiatives such as the Southern Initiative.

  • Continue to support council funding for initiatives such as The Southern Initiative and social enterprise programmes.

    Support Auckland Council becoming accredited as a Living Wage employer, so all council workers and contractors are paid a liveable wage.

    Encourage Auckland businesses to be good employers to attract and retain more workers.

  • Support Panuka (Council Business Development agency) to encourage creative, technical and ecommerce sectors.

    Make sure Auckland City is a Business friendly and Business "easy" place to do commerce.

    Ensure there is continued support for a balanced and aligned mix of transport options across rail/road/sea.

Auckland Council - Find Candidates
Auckland Council - Find Candidates