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.

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.

  • Celebrate and support cultural diversity and the opportunities it provides.

    Deliver Flat Bush community centre, library and pool/leisure centre as residents have waited long enough and fix processes that caused delays.

    Re-shape the budgeting process to ensure community facilities and local boards are fully funded to deliver, not left to beg for scraps.

  • Upgrade local parks and sports fields before funding new vanity projects elsewhere.

    Split funding fairly, 25% to each zone.

    Back local sports clubs with fair access to facilities and council support for upgrades.

  • 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.

  • Celebrate and support cultural diversity and the opportunities it provides.

    Deliver Flat Bush community centre, library and pool/leisure centre as residents have waited long enough and fix processes that caused delays.

    Re-shape the budgeting process to ensure community facilities and local boards are fully funded to deliver, not left to beg for scraps.

  • Upgrade local parks and sports fields before funding new vanity projects elsewhere.

    Split funding fairly, 25% to each zone.

    Back local sports clubs with fair access to facilities and council support for upgrades.

  • 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.