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.

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.

  • Support the establishment of Business Improvement Districts where local businesses want them, to provide a sustainable funding source.

    Support improved access to and frequency of public transport services so our youth can get to places of employment.

    Provide attractive, functional public spaces that bring in visitors and support a thriving local retail and hospitality scene.

  • Link school leavers with local businesses to create career pathways to benefit both parties.

    Create sustainable infrastructure and have well researched town planning in place to make town centers welcoming and functional.

    Ensuring there is enough money in the budget for the local board to effectively fund local community initiatives.

  • Support the establishment of Business Improvement Districts where local businesses want them, to provide a sustainable funding source.

    Support improved access to and frequency of public transport services so our youth can get to places of employment.

    Provide attractive, functional public spaces that bring in visitors and support a thriving local retail and hospitality scene.

  • Link school leavers with local businesses to create career pathways to benefit both parties.

    Create sustainable infrastructure and have well researched town planning in place to make town centers welcoming and functional.

    Ensuring there is enough money in the budget for the local board to effectively fund local community initiatives.

Auckland Council - Find Candidates
Auckland Council - Find Candidates