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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Samuel Raymond Mills
Why I'm standing
Time and again, ratepayers have been let down with higher rates, more bureaucracy and wasteful projects, while core services are neglected. It's time to give council a wake-up call and get back to basics – safe streets, working infrastructure and value for money. By voting for me as your ACT local candidate, you know what you will get: lower rates, practical solutions and a focus on essential services like roads, water and rubbish.
About me
As your elected member of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board and with my background in law I have proven experience solving problems and delivering results. I know how to cut waste, manage budgets and hold decision-makers accountable. I understand the pressures families face from rising costs and poor council performance. My focus is simple: keep rates affordable, protect core services like roads, water and rubbish, and restore transparency so every dollar can be tracked.
My priorities
- Cut waste and keep rates low by focusing council on essentials only.
- Fix basics including roads, drains and water infrastructure that locals depend on.
- Cut red tape so homes and businesses can grow affordably.
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