Auckland Council
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.
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Kyle Parker
Why I'm standing
I'm deeply concerned about political delays. Climate change is a proven threat – we are already encountering escalating disasters, economic shocks, under-prepared emergency responses, native species extinctions, development overtaking farms, failing infrastructure and increasing costs. Council needs courageous, collaborative governance and a 100-year strategic approach: proactive planning, future-proof investment, resilient infrastructure, advocacy for diverse communities' needs and support for youth, disabled, arts, community and environment. Let's have the hard conversations and collaborate to deliver meaningful results for climate, council and community.
About me
Thank you for trusting me to honestly represent our communities and make the hard decisions to help future-proof our city on the Upper Harbour Local Board since 2022. I live to serve. I'm also a volunteer Scout leader (9+ years) and social entrepreneur delivering employment and healthier housing (10+ years). I understand why 'Supercity' is inefficient after 7 years in finance, a Massey University economics degree and 5 years of Auckland Council project management.
My priorities
- Collaborate towards a 100-year strategic approach for Auckland and listen to what our communities need.
- Proactively plan, invest wisely and build local, resilient, climate-safe, future-proof infrastructure.
- Advocate for diverse communities' needs and support youth, disabled, arts, community and environment.
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