Mayor of Auckland
The Auckland Mayor leads the governing body of Auckland Council. The mayor’s job is to promote a vision for Auckland and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral election.
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Michael Morris
Why I'm standing
I am standing as an advocate for a marginalised community that no other politician or political party takes seriously. I am referring to the 150 million land animals and 600 million sea creatures living in misery and/or killed in agony in New Zealand every year.
About me
As a research scientist in the area of environmental and public health I can bring a critical scientific mind to the position. Nobody expects a mayor to be expert in everything, but they should have sufficient ability to know which advice to trust, what is evidence-based, and what is spin. I deplore the ugly name-calling in this campaign. If elected I will work together to exchange ideas and gain consensus.
My priorities
- Reduce the numbers, severity and duration of animal suffering.
- Establish a low-emissions plant-based lifestyle within council and the wider region.
- Establish greater income equality.
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