NZ Local Elections 2025

Auckland Council

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa 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.

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Jon Turner

Jon Turner

City Vision

Mark Pervan

Mark Pervan

C&R - Communities and Residents

Samuel Clarke

Samuel Clarke

Independent

Paul Sun

Paul Sun

Independent

Jacob Calvert

Jacob Calvert

Matt Zwartz

Matt Zwartz

Julie Fairey

Julie Fairey

City Vision

Christine Elizabeth Fletcher

Christine Elizabeth Fletcher

C&R - Communities and Residents

Jacob Calvert

Secretary, Meremere Board, Waikato District Council

Jacob Calvert

Secretary, Meremere Board, Waikato District Council

Why I'm standing

I believe that Auckland is an incredible 'melting pot' community full of interesting and diverse people. I'm running to represent Greater Auckland, to give the voice back to our communities, our local people. I will back initiatives that genuinely benefit real everyday people.

About me

My proven background in business and community leadership will be key in my delivery of better outcomes for our communities.

My priorities
  1. Cap rates rises relative to inflation.
  2. Prioritise New Zealand water systems and water quality as key to our place in the global future.
  3. Support initiatives that benefit real, hardworking, everyday people in our communities.
Current role

Secretary, Meremere Board, Waikato District Council

Residence

Greater Auckland

Age

29

Why I'm standing

I believe that Auckland is an incredible 'melting pot' community full of interesting and diverse people. I'm running to represent Greater Auckland, to give the voice back to our communities, our local people. I will back initiatives that genuinely benefit real everyday people.

About me

My proven background in business and community leadership will be key in my delivery of better outcomes for our communities.

My priorities
  1. Cap rates rises relative to inflation.
  2. Prioritise New Zealand water systems and water quality as key to our place in the global future.
  3. Support initiatives that benefit real, hardworking, everyday people in our communities.
Current role

Secretary, Meremere Board, Waikato District Council

Residence

Greater Auckland

Age

29

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