Auckland Council

Manurewa-Papakura 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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Prevent urban sprawl by upzonining in existing urban areas within a walkable catchment of public transport.

    Rezone fertile and prime soils to prevent residential development to protect Auckland's source of productive land for sources of food.

    Support planning tools that enable 15-minute neighbourhoods to reduce car emissions, improve safety and enable connected communities.

  • Commit to a local strategy to prevent and end youth homelessness.

    Commit to a ready-to-rent program that supports whānau in Emergency and Transitional housing to pathway into private housing.

    Increase access to affordable housing in Manurewa.

  • Prevent urban sprawl by upzonining in existing urban areas within a walkable catchment of public transport.

    Rezone fertile and prime soils to prevent residential development to protect Auckland's source of productive land for sources of food.

    Support planning tools that enable 15-minute neighbourhoods to reduce car emissions, improve safety and enable connected communities.

  • Commit to a local strategy to prevent and end youth homelessness.

    Commit to a ready-to-rent program that supports whānau in Emergency and Transitional housing to pathway into private housing.

    Increase access to affordable housing in Manurewa.

Auckland Council - Find Candidates
Auckland Council - Find Candidates