Auckland Council

Rodney 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). One councillor 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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Provide viable and cost-effective environmentally friendly choices for businesses and government.

  • Improve access to and frequency of public transport in Rodney to give residents in our fast-growing areas transport options.

    Improve provision of walking and cycling connections to give residents in our fast-growing areas safe alternative transport options.

    Work with Auckland Emergency Management to have more community response plans developed for our community, focusing on those most likely affected by climate change.

  • Provide viable and cost-effective environmentally friendly choices for businesses and government.

  • Improve access to and frequency of public transport in Rodney to give residents in our fast-growing areas transport options.

    Improve provision of walking and cycling connections to give residents in our fast-growing areas safe alternative transport options.

    Work with Auckland Emergency Management to have more community response plans developed for our community, focusing on those most likely affected by climate change.

Auckland Council - Find Candidates
Auckland Council - Find Candidates