Auckland Council

Albany 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.

  • Reduce the amount of vacant store fronts through an escalating charge, incentivising owners to help establish new business opportunities.

    Bring back a works department to create jobs and reduce spending allowing for more job creation through removal of middlemen.

    Support businesses in hiring recent graduates to try to stem the flow of motivated and educated youth leaving overseas.

  • Invest in key infrastructure to support businesses and attract new industries.

    Maintain and improve council assets in town centres to create vibrant destinations for visitors.

    Streamline approvals for local business events to boost community engagement and growth.

  • Grow local business, encourage collaboration between sectors and promote initiatives such as buy local, youth employment, living wage and circular economy.

    Support local businesses, households and groups to build resilience and minimise the impact of future social, climate and economic shocks.

    Work with organisations such as Business North Harbour to support, promote and uphold the economic and social interests of local businesses.

  • Cut unnecessary red tape so local businesses can start, expand and hire without council roadblocks.

    Keep rates affordable and predictable so firms can invest locally and support jobs for residents.

    Scrap council economic development schemes and redirect funds to lower rates and improve services.

  • Reduce the amount of vacant store fronts through an escalating charge, incentivising owners to help establish new business opportunities.

    Bring back a works department to create jobs and reduce spending allowing for more job creation through removal of middlemen.

    Support businesses in hiring recent graduates to try to stem the flow of motivated and educated youth leaving overseas.

  • Invest in key infrastructure to support businesses and attract new industries.

    Maintain and improve council assets in town centres to create vibrant destinations for visitors.

    Streamline approvals for local business events to boost community engagement and growth.

  • Grow local business, encourage collaboration between sectors and promote initiatives such as buy local, youth employment, living wage and circular economy.

    Support local businesses, households and groups to build resilience and minimise the impact of future social, climate and economic shocks.

    Work with organisations such as Business North Harbour to support, promote and uphold the economic and social interests of local businesses.

  • Cut unnecessary red tape so local businesses can start, expand and hire without council roadblocks.

    Keep rates affordable and predictable so firms can invest locally and support jobs for residents.

    Scrap council economic development schemes and redirect funds to lower rates and improve services.