NZ Local Elections 2025

Auckland Council

Howick 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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Damian Light

Damian Light

Independent

Ali Dahche

Ali Dahche

ACT Local

Maurice Williamson

Maurice Williamson

Independent

Barry Jensen

Barry Jensen

Stephen Hill

Stephen Hill

Leanne Seniloli

Leanne Seniloli

Paul Young

Paul Young

Independent

Bo Burns

Bo Burns

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Ali Dahche

ACT Local

Ali Dahche

ACT Local

Why I'm standing

Time and again, ratepayers are let down with higher rates, more bureaucracy and wasteful projects while core services are neglected. It is time to give council a wake-up call and get back to basics – safe streets, working infrastructure and value for money. After 23 years in Botany, I know our challenges. As a business owner and community advocate, I can deliver practical solutions, lower rates and focus on essential services.

About me

I am a business owner and community advocate with proven experience delivering results, cutting waste, managing budgets and holding decision-makers accountable. I understand the pressures families and businesses face with rising costs and poor council performance. My focus is to keep rates affordable, protect core services such as roads, water and rubbish, and restore transparency so every dollar is tracked. As your ACT Local candidate, I will provide disciplined, accountable leadership that puts residents first and restores common sense to council.

My priorities
  1. Cut waste and keep rates low by focusing council on essentials only.
  2. Fix basics including roads, drains and water infrastructure that locals depend on.
  3. Cut red tape so homes and businesses can grow affordably.
Residence

Botany Downs

Age

42

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Why I'm standing

Time and again, ratepayers are let down with higher rates, more bureaucracy and wasteful projects while core services are neglected. It is time to give council a wake-up call and get back to basics – safe streets, working infrastructure and value for money. After 23 years in Botany, I know our challenges. As a business owner and community advocate, I can deliver practical solutions, lower rates and focus on essential services.

About me

I am a business owner and community advocate with proven experience delivering results, cutting waste, managing budgets and holding decision-makers accountable. I understand the pressures families and businesses face with rising costs and poor council performance. My focus is to keep rates affordable, protect core services such as roads, water and rubbish, and restore transparency so every dollar is tracked. As your ACT Local candidate, I will provide disciplined, accountable leadership that puts residents first and restores common sense to council.

My priorities
  1. Cut waste and keep rates low by focusing council on essentials only.
  2. Fix basics including roads, drains and water infrastructure that locals depend on.
  3. Cut red tape so homes and businesses can grow affordably.
Residence

Botany Downs

Age

42

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