Auckland Council

Waitākere 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.

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.

  • Promote a night time economy, working with business on safety initiatives and removing barriers to evening shopping and hospitality.

    Advocate for a film precinct in Henderson, where our studios support film schools, animation and adjacent industries providing quality jobs.

    Increase funding to the Western Initiative, a taskforce for local sustainable quality work for young West Aucklanders.

  • Increase funding for the Western Initiative, working with young people to create well paid career pathways.

    Work with Central Park Henderson, Glen Eden and Te Atatu Business Improvement Districts to increase local support for business.

    Work towards Henderson as a creative centre for film, arts and technology businesses and related activity to create more jobs.

  • Support local business with good policy, access and parking helping them to be successful profitable and stay open in a clean and safe environment.

    Business associations needs to be voluntary not compulsory, council needs to be sure local business is getting value for their rates.

    Create entry programs from schools to local business that can identify potential job opportunities for suitable students.

  • Support policies which help small local businesses stay afloat and be profitable.

    Encourage profitable local businesses to create quality full-time jobs.

    Improve and maintain attractive and inviting town centre infrastructure where people feel safe to be.

  • No to new rail 14 billion debt, the people and local businesses require time to financially recover from the unforeseen effect of Covid.

    No to rates increase to support the well-being of our people, and recover businesses and tourism stability. Review rates 2023 winter.

    Further discussion with new mayor, councillors and local boards with young adult representative added seat on council board.

  • Working with local businesses to counter the rise in crime.

    Finding solutions to attract youth employment.

    Working with local tourism operators to find ways to attract tourists.

  • Promote a night time economy, working with business on safety initiatives and removing barriers to evening shopping and hospitality.

    Advocate for a film precinct in Henderson, where our studios support film schools, animation and adjacent industries providing quality jobs.

    Increase funding to the Western Initiative, a taskforce for local sustainable quality work for young West Aucklanders.

  • Increase funding for the Western Initiative, working with young people to create well paid career pathways.

    Work with Central Park Henderson, Glen Eden and Te Atatu Business Improvement Districts to increase local support for business.

    Work towards Henderson as a creative centre for film, arts and technology businesses and related activity to create more jobs.

  • Support local business with good policy, access and parking helping them to be successful profitable and stay open in a clean and safe environment.

    Business associations needs to be voluntary not compulsory, council needs to be sure local business is getting value for their rates.

    Create entry programs from schools to local business that can identify potential job opportunities for suitable students.

  • Support policies which help small local businesses stay afloat and be profitable.

    Encourage profitable local businesses to create quality full-time jobs.

    Improve and maintain attractive and inviting town centre infrastructure where people feel safe to be.

  • No to new rail 14 billion debt, the people and local businesses require time to financially recover from the unforeseen effect of Covid.

    No to rates increase to support the well-being of our people, and recover businesses and tourism stability. Review rates 2023 winter.

    Further discussion with new mayor, councillors and local boards with young adult representative added seat on council board.

  • Working with local businesses to counter the rise in crime.

    Finding solutions to attract youth employment.

    Working with local tourism operators to find ways to attract tourists.

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