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

Samuel Clarke

Independent

Samuel Clarke

Independent

Why I'm standing

I'm running to make Auckland sustainable – clearing debt, investing wisely and planning for the future. We need practical solutions, not empty promises. My focus is on improving daily life for everyone: planting fruit trees, expanding transport options and using real data to plan smarter roads. I'll hold politicians accountable – if debt rises, they take a pay cut. Let's fix local politics, focus on outcomes, and build a city that works for all of us.

About me

I'll make a great representative because I focus on action, not politics. I speak my mind, make tough decisions, and hold people accountable. I want to make politicians accountable too. With my experience and commitment to solving local issues, I'll deliver practical solutions that improve lives for everyone.

My priorities
  1. Reduce commute by 10 to 20 minutes with park and ride, scooter racks and facial recognition for safety.
  2. Plant 200 fruit trees near every school to provide free food and fresh air and get kids walking to school again.
  3. Say zero co-governance without a referendum and make politicians take a pay cut if debt rises.
Residence

Epsom

Age

41

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Why I'm standing

I'm running to make Auckland sustainable – clearing debt, investing wisely and planning for the future. We need practical solutions, not empty promises. My focus is on improving daily life for everyone: planting fruit trees, expanding transport options and using real data to plan smarter roads. I'll hold politicians accountable – if debt rises, they take a pay cut. Let's fix local politics, focus on outcomes, and build a city that works for all of us.

About me

I'll make a great representative because I focus on action, not politics. I speak my mind, make tough decisions, and hold people accountable. I want to make politicians accountable too. With my experience and commitment to solving local issues, I'll deliver practical solutions that improve lives for everyone.

My priorities
  1. Reduce commute by 10 to 20 minutes with park and ride, scooter racks and facial recognition for safety.
  2. Plant 200 fruit trees near every school to provide free food and fresh air and get kids walking to school again.
  3. Say zero co-governance without a referendum and make politicians take a pay cut if debt rises.
Residence

Epsom

Age

41

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