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

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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

Henrietta Devoe

ACT Local

Henrietta Devoe

ACT Local

Why I'm standing

As a proud Manukau local and Otara resident, I've listened to ratepayers and my neighbours who are tired of the rising rates. Further, the businesses are tired of consents that take longer than necessary to approve, for the children it is the crossing they deserve for their safety that hasn't been done in a decade and the flooding that happens at school. My intention for running is to serve all people in the Manukau ward.

About me

I'm a proud Manukau local, wife of 23 years, and mother of six. With real estate expertise and governance experience on two local boards of trustees, I will bring practical leadership and deep community insight. I'm standing with ACT to deliver real solutions, restore common sense, and be a strong voice for Manukau families and ratepayers.

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

Otara

Age

41

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Why I'm standing

As a proud Manukau local and Otara resident, I've listened to ratepayers and my neighbours who are tired of the rising rates. Further, the businesses are tired of consents that take longer than necessary to approve, for the children it is the crossing they deserve for their safety that hasn't been done in a decade and the flooding that happens at school. My intention for running is to serve all people in the Manukau ward.

About me

I'm a proud Manukau local, wife of 23 years, and mother of six. With real estate expertise and governance experience on two local boards of trustees, I will bring practical leadership and deep community insight. I'm standing with ACT to deliver real solutions, restore common sense, and be a strong voice for Manukau families and ratepayers.

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

Otara

Age

41

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