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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • End race-based policies across local government and treat every resident equally and fairly.

    Oppose voting rights for unelected iwi representatives and ensure decisions rest with elected councillors.

    Uphold free speech in council venues so lawful community groups can access them without bias.

  • Curtail excess expenses and allowances given to councillors whilst there is a cost of living crisis.

    Enact parameters to measure how smoothly the council is running.

    Ensure the council is vigilant in listening to the public.

  • Continue to support advisory panels including the Pacific, ethnic, disability, youth, rainbow, seniors and rural panels.

    Continue to support deliberative democracy programmes to engage meaningfully with diverse communities.

    Support initiatives to increase engagement and participation with Māori, Pasifika, ethnic, disability, rainbow and youth including voter turnout.

  • End race-based policies across local government and treat every resident equally and fairly.

    Oppose voting rights for unelected iwi representatives and ensure decisions rest with elected councillors.

    Uphold free speech in council venues so lawful community groups can access them without bias.

  • Curtail excess expenses and allowances given to councillors whilst there is a cost of living crisis.

    Enact parameters to measure how smoothly the council is running.

    Ensure the council is vigilant in listening to the public.

  • Continue to support advisory panels including the Pacific, ethnic, disability, youth, rainbow, seniors and rural panels.

    Continue to support deliberative democracy programmes to engage meaningfully with diverse communities.

    Support initiatives to increase engagement and participation with Māori, Pasifika, ethnic, disability, rainbow and youth including voter turnout.