Manurewa Local Board

The Manurewa Local Board is one of 21 local boards in Auckland. The local board makes a plan for your area and decides on local issues, activities and facilities. It also oversees council services and facilities in your area, including libraries and parks. The local board is made up of eight members. 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 Manurewa Local Board election.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Commit to a mana whenua advisory function within the Manurewa Local Board.

    Ensure a living wage for all council employees.

  • Prioritise essential council services.

    Reward council staff who go above and beyond.

    Give residents more control of council operations.

  • Focus on building relationships with mana whenua and mataawaka.

    Improve public engagement and representation processes to ensure all local communities have an equal opportunity voice in decision-making.

    Ensure social procurement is a priority, supporting local community organisations etc.

  • Commit to Māori representation on Manurewa to local board council.

    Following Māori, commit to Pasefika and ethnic minority representation on local board council.

    Commit to rangatahi voice at the local board table to ensure their voices are heard and long-term community impact.

  • Ensure there is more Māori representation and engagement on the local boards and wards.

    Commit to ethnic communities being socially inclusive and are engaging a more diverse mix of people.

    Commit to salary levels for our employees being set through a clear and transparent process.

  • Champion authentic Māori representation on the Manurewa Local Board, Auckland Council, and other advisory and governance bodies.

    Following Māori, commit to Pasifika and ethnic minority representation on the Manurewa Local Board.

    Commit to amplifying rangatahi – young people's voices at the local board, ensuring their ideas and perspectives are part of the solutions.

  • Reduce the politics and increase the workforce so that employees have more autonomy.

  • Encourage collaborative decision-making at council/board meetings.

    Ensure regular communication with community about board matters and initiatives.

    Support direct Māori representation at council and board level as of right.

  • Commit to Māori representation on the Manurewa local board council.

    Following Māori, commit to Pacifica and ethnic minority representation on the local board council.

    Commit to rangatahi voice at the local board table to ensure their voices are heard and support long-term community impact.

  • Commit to a mana whenua advisory function within the Manurewa Local Board.

    Ensure a living wage for all council employees.

  • Prioritise essential council services.

    Reward council staff who go above and beyond.

    Give residents more control of council operations.

  • Focus on building relationships with mana whenua and mataawaka.

    Improve public engagement and representation processes to ensure all local communities have an equal opportunity voice in decision-making.

    Ensure social procurement is a priority, supporting local community organisations etc.

  • Commit to Māori representation on Manurewa to local board council.

    Following Māori, commit to Pasefika and ethnic minority representation on local board council.

    Commit to rangatahi voice at the local board table to ensure their voices are heard and long-term community impact.

  • Ensure there is more Māori representation and engagement on the local boards and wards.

    Commit to ethnic communities being socially inclusive and are engaging a more diverse mix of people.

    Commit to salary levels for our employees being set through a clear and transparent process.

  • Champion authentic Māori representation on the Manurewa Local Board, Auckland Council, and other advisory and governance bodies.

    Following Māori, commit to Pasifika and ethnic minority representation on the Manurewa Local Board.

    Commit to amplifying rangatahi – young people's voices at the local board, ensuring their ideas and perspectives are part of the solutions.

  • Reduce the politics and increase the workforce so that employees have more autonomy.

  • Encourage collaborative decision-making at council/board meetings.

    Ensure regular communication with community about board matters and initiatives.

    Support direct Māori representation at council and board level as of right.

  • Commit to Māori representation on the Manurewa local board council.

    Following Māori, commit to Pacifica and ethnic minority representation on the local board council.

    Commit to rangatahi voice at the local board table to ensure their voices are heard and support long-term community impact.

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