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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Implement the Waste Minimisation Plan to encourage reuse and conservation.

    Work with the Three Waters entity to provide greater accountability for Auckland residents, relative to the size and scale of our city.

    Improve emergency management to handle droughts and flooding better, with local community resilience plans.

  • Oppose Three Waters.

  • Stop Three Waters or any other entity that removes ownership from ratepayers.

    Address problems with Hunua Reservoirs to take pressure off Waitākere reservoirs.

    Review the purchase of rubbish bin tags when rates should cover the service already.

  • Ensure rubbish and recycling measures are fit for purpose.

    Commit to working with central government on any new water policies.

    Commit to improving animal control and dog licensing laws.

  • Advise local communities on improvements needed and I will support/assist the newly elected local board members.

    Notice board to update local communities and to include feedback on council performance.

  • I oppose the Three Waters model of governance and submitted against the Water Entities Bill to Select Committee with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

    Support focus on keeping litter off our footpaths and streets with regular cleaning programmes to reduce rubbish in our streams and beaches.

    Support Business Improvement District projects to upgrade our local towns and keep them safe places to shop.

  • Implement the Waste Minimisation Plan to encourage reuse and conservation.

    Work with the Three Waters entity to provide greater accountability for Auckland residents, relative to the size and scale of our city.

    Improve emergency management to handle droughts and flooding better, with local community resilience plans.

  • Oppose Three Waters.

  • Stop Three Waters or any other entity that removes ownership from ratepayers.

    Address problems with Hunua Reservoirs to take pressure off Waitākere reservoirs.

    Review the purchase of rubbish bin tags when rates should cover the service already.

  • Ensure rubbish and recycling measures are fit for purpose.

    Commit to working with central government on any new water policies.

    Commit to improving animal control and dog licensing laws.

  • Advise local communities on improvements needed and I will support/assist the newly elected local board members.

    Notice board to update local communities and to include feedback on council performance.

  • I oppose the Three Waters model of governance and submitted against the Water Entities Bill to Select Committee with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

    Support focus on keeping litter off our footpaths and streets with regular cleaning programmes to reduce rubbish in our streams and beaches.

    Support Business Improvement District projects to upgrade our local towns and keep them safe places to shop.

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