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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Aim for all residents to have equitable access to facilities, events and fun recreation options for all ages and abilities within easy reach.

    Celebrate our many different cultures and diversity. Encourage artistic expression and understanding of diverse groups. Toitu Te Tiriti.

    Connect people and place, help communities strengthen their unique voice and promote and support wider involvement in community-led initiatives.

  • Ensure new greenfield developments have appropriate public facilities, such as pools, libraries and community halls.

    Invest in local sporting facilities and sports teams to promote a healthy active lifestyle.

    Protect council assets and access to open spaces to preserve recreational areas.

  • End the war on cars so families can access shops, sports, concerts and local events.

    Make it easier for responsible bar owners to obtain and keep licences without red tape.

    Protect public access to coasts, reserves and Crown land so communities can enjoy them.

  • Introduce alternative third spaces for people to gather and socialise without expectation to pay for access, a new commons.

    Increase support for local community events that foster community engagement and cohesion.

    Establish local libraries of things, managed for and by local communities and supported by Auckland Council.

  • Aim for all residents to have equitable access to facilities, events and fun recreation options for all ages and abilities within easy reach.

    Celebrate our many different cultures and diversity. Encourage artistic expression and understanding of diverse groups. Toitu Te Tiriti.

    Connect people and place, help communities strengthen their unique voice and promote and support wider involvement in community-led initiatives.

  • Ensure new greenfield developments have appropriate public facilities, such as pools, libraries and community halls.

    Invest in local sporting facilities and sports teams to promote a healthy active lifestyle.

    Protect council assets and access to open spaces to preserve recreational areas.

  • End the war on cars so families can access shops, sports, concerts and local events.

    Make it easier for responsible bar owners to obtain and keep licences without red tape.

    Protect public access to coasts, reserves and Crown land so communities can enjoy them.

  • Introduce alternative third spaces for people to gather and socialise without expectation to pay for access, a new commons.

    Increase support for local community events that foster community engagement and cohesion.

    Establish local libraries of things, managed for and by local communities and supported by Auckland Council.