NZ Local Elections 2025

Auckland Council

Manukau 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.

Candidates

Policies

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Carol Ah-Voa

Carol Ah-Voa

Swanie Nelson

Swanie Nelson

Independent

Christopher Stephen Hughes

Christopher Stephen Hughes

Independent

Alf Filipaina

Alf Filipaina

Labour

Henrietta Devoe

Henrietta Devoe

ACT Local

Lotu Fuli

Lotu Fuli

Labour

Luke Dwaine Mealamu

Luke Dwaine Mealamu

Fix Auckland

Vicky Hau

Vicky Hau

Fix Auckland

Malcolm Mu Sakaria Harry Turner

Malcolm Mu Sakaria Harry Turner

C&R - Communities and Residents

Christopher Stephen Hughes

Independent

Christopher Stephen Hughes

Independent

Why I'm standing

I love Auckland and consider it home, but I am not satisfied with the current state of our city and believe that local government can make effective quality of life improvements for us all.

About me

This is my first time running for a political position, so I will be the first to admit I am new to all of this, however I do know our local community well, growing up in South Auckland. I also have strong principles and believe in the importance of our democracy and for many voices to be heard at the council table.

My priorities
  1. Implement a beautification campaign to improve the scenery of neighbourhoods.
  2. Ensure the council does more to improve public safety, crime is a major issue that needs addressing.
  3. Increase funding for public parks and libraries.
Residence

Papatoetoe

Age

23

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Why I'm standing

I love Auckland and consider it home, but I am not satisfied with the current state of our city and believe that local government can make effective quality of life improvements for us all.

About me

This is my first time running for a political position, so I will be the first to admit I am new to all of this, however I do know our local community well, growing up in South Auckland. I also have strong principles and believe in the importance of our democracy and for many voices to be heard at the council table.

My priorities
  1. Implement a beautification campaign to improve the scenery of neighbourhoods.
  2. Ensure the council does more to improve public safety, crime is a major issue that needs addressing.
  3. Increase funding for public parks and libraries.
Residence

Papatoetoe

Age

23

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