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.

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Carol Ah-Voa

Carol Ah-Voa

Christopher Stephen Hughes

Christopher Stephen Hughes

Independent

Lotu Fuli

Lotu Fuli

Labour

Luke Dwaine Mealamu

Luke Dwaine Mealamu

Fix Auckland

Alf Filipaina

Alf Filipaina

Labour

Swanie Nelson

Swanie Nelson

Independent

Henrietta Devoe

Henrietta Devoe

ACT Local

Malcolm Mu Sakaria Harry Turner

Malcolm Mu Sakaria Harry Turner

C&R - Communities and Residents

Vicky Hau

Vicky Hau

Fix Auckland

Lotu Fuli

Labour

| Auckland Councillor for Manukau Ward

Lotu Fuli

Labour

| Auckland Councillor for Manukau Ward

Why I'm standing

I am proud of our beautiful, super diverse city. I want to see our diverse communities celebrated, represented and heard in the shaping of our city. I believe we can face the future together and build a better, more inclusive and resilient city for us all to live and thrive together, honouring Tangata Whenua and safeguarding the environment for our mokopuna.

About me

I am a qualified lawyer and academic with a proven track record in leadership and good governance. I have served my community at the grassroots level during COVID and the floods. I believe my academic prowess, shrewd negotiation skills and compassion for our community enable me to boldly represent the voices of the Manukau community at the decision-making table – often in the face of extreme pressure. Yet I have never faltered or buckled.

My priorities
  1. Change the mayor's funding model so that no Manukau local board has a shortfall of $1m - $1.5m
  2. Fund animal management and desexing to address dog control issues in Manukau and South Auckland.
  3. Empower communities to build resilience against future floods, weather events and the climate crisis.
Current role

Auckland Councillor for Manukau Ward

Before politics

Lawyer/Academic

Residence

Manukau

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Why I'm standing

I am proud of our beautiful, super diverse city. I want to see our diverse communities celebrated, represented and heard in the shaping of our city. I believe we can face the future together and build a better, more inclusive and resilient city for us all to live and thrive together, honouring Tangata Whenua and safeguarding the environment for our mokopuna.

About me

I am a qualified lawyer and academic with a proven track record in leadership and good governance. I have served my community at the grassroots level during COVID and the floods. I believe my academic prowess, shrewd negotiation skills and compassion for our community enable me to boldly represent the voices of the Manukau community at the decision-making table – often in the face of extreme pressure. Yet I have never faltered or buckled.

My priorities
  1. Change the mayor's funding model so that no Manukau local board has a shortfall of $1m - $1.5m
  2. Fund animal management and desexing to address dog control issues in Manukau and South Auckland.
  3. Empower communities to build resilience against future floods, weather events and the climate crisis.
Current role

Auckland Councillor for Manukau Ward

Before politics

Lawyer/Academic

Residence

Manukau

Connect via

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