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.

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.

  • Enable local boards to get good support from the council organisation for local economic development.

    Use council's role as a major local employer and contractor to increase local investment, including as a Living Wage Accredited Employer.

    Work with others to secure a central government law change that allows Auckland to have a bed night levy to fund tourism and major events.

  • Support council incentivising events in shopping areas to bring more people to them, such as the old dancing in the street events.

    Support trialling public transport to tourist hotspots such as regional parks to improve tourism and boost local economies.

    Support growing the creative arts and technology sectors, recognising the economic value and jobs they bring to Auckland.

    Support growth of the creative arts and technology sectors, recognising the economic value and jobs they bring to Auckland.

  • Partner with schools and local employers to expand apprenticeships and internships in trades, tech and services.

    Provide better parking and access in shopping areas like Mt Eden Village, Greenlane and Epsom to help retailers and hospitality thrive.

    Streamline council permitting and compliance so small businesses spend less time on paperwork.

  • Enable local boards to get good support from the council organisation for local economic development.

    Use council's role as a major local employer and contractor to increase local investment, including as a Living Wage Accredited Employer.

    Work with others to secure a central government law change that allows Auckland to have a bed night levy to fund tourism and major events.

  • Support council incentivising events in shopping areas to bring more people to them, such as the old dancing in the street events.

    Support trialling public transport to tourist hotspots such as regional parks to improve tourism and boost local economies.

    Support growing the creative arts and technology sectors, recognising the economic value and jobs they bring to Auckland.

    Support growth of the creative arts and technology sectors, recognising the economic value and jobs they bring to Auckland.

  • Partner with schools and local employers to expand apprenticeships and internships in trades, tech and services.

    Provide better parking and access in shopping areas like Mt Eden Village, Greenlane and Epsom to help retailers and hospitality thrive.

    Streamline council permitting and compliance so small businesses spend less time on paperwork.