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.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

  • Continue to fund pest and predator control and management programmes across the city to protect the natural environment.

    Fund community-led and innovative waste solutions that respond to need and are accessible, affordable and foster positive behaviour change.

    Reduce pollution, congestion and emissions by supporting staff and elected members to work in an efficient hybrid model utilising technology.

  • Focus on basics such as street cleaning, graffiti removal, mowing and care of parks and open spaces.

    Invest in wastewater infrastructure so sewerage does not pollute local waterways, harbours or beaches.

    Oppose any plan to reduce bin collection frequency and ensure residents receive reliable services they already pay for.

  • Increase the penalties for unlawful rubbish dumping and littering.

    Monitor Auckland's air quality more rigorously to make sure that the air we breathe remains clean.

  • Continue to fund pest and predator control and management programmes across the city to protect the natural environment.

    Fund community-led and innovative waste solutions that respond to need and are accessible, affordable and foster positive behaviour change.

    Reduce pollution, congestion and emissions by supporting staff and elected members to work in an efficient hybrid model utilising technology.

  • Focus on basics such as street cleaning, graffiti removal, mowing and care of parks and open spaces.

    Invest in wastewater infrastructure so sewerage does not pollute local waterways, harbours or beaches.

    Oppose any plan to reduce bin collection frequency and ensure residents receive reliable services they already pay for.

  • Increase the penalties for unlawful rubbish dumping and littering.

    Monitor Auckland's air quality more rigorously to make sure that the air we breathe remains clean.