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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Include recreation and culture as integral parts of council business.

    Advocate for transport plans for major recreation and cultural destinations, to support access without a car.

    Continue to support recognition of a wide range of recreation and cultural opportunities that reflect our diverse city.

  • Commit to modernisation and renovation of public facilities.

    Support the increase of funding of community events that promote arts and culture, including festivals, libraries, and grassroot arts.

    Support the recognition of diverse arts and cultures that reflects our diversity and invest in non-mainstream arts and cultural activities.

  • Partner with, and invest in, Auckland's community and regional sports organisations and facilities.

    Make use of cost-effective court covers and non-slip sports tiles to provide covered playing facilities for multiple sports.

    Use Development Contributions to improve existing green space and provide additional green space to meet demand locally and regionally.

  • Ensure Auckland Council continues to appropriately fund a diverse range of cultural activities and venues.

    Keep the museum, art gallery, council-owned theatres and other cultural venues contemporary and well funded.

    Review the need for a new stadium and/or find a better path to optimising use of the Eden Park stadium.

  • Include recreation and culture as integral parts of council business.

    Advocate for transport plans for major recreation and cultural destinations, to support access without a car.

    Continue to support recognition of a wide range of recreation and cultural opportunities that reflect our diverse city.

  • Commit to modernisation and renovation of public facilities.

    Support the increase of funding of community events that promote arts and culture, including festivals, libraries, and grassroot arts.

    Support the recognition of diverse arts and cultures that reflects our diversity and invest in non-mainstream arts and cultural activities.

  • Partner with, and invest in, Auckland's community and regional sports organisations and facilities.

    Make use of cost-effective court covers and non-slip sports tiles to provide covered playing facilities for multiple sports.

    Use Development Contributions to improve existing green space and provide additional green space to meet demand locally and regionally.

  • Ensure Auckland Council continues to appropriately fund a diverse range of cultural activities and venues.

    Keep the museum, art gallery, council-owned theatres and other cultural venues contemporary and well funded.

    Review the need for a new stadium and/or find a better path to optimising use of the Eden Park stadium.

Auckland Council - Find Candidates
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