Auckland Council

Manurewa-Papakura 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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Oppose intensification in flood-prone areas to protect residents.

    Protect heritage while supporting well-connected urban growth with integrated transport links and accessible green spaces.

    Push for more funding and local decision-making in Auckland Transport.

  • Oppose intensification in flood-prone areas to protect residents.

    Protect heritage while supporting well-connected urban growth with integrated transport links and accessible green spaces.

    Push for more funding and local decision-making in Auckland Transport.

  • Oppose intensification in flood-prone areas to protect residents.

    Protect heritage while supporting well-connected urban growth with integrated transport links and accessible green spaces.

    Push for more funding and local decision-making in Auckland Transport.

  • Oppose intensification in flood-prone areas to protect residents.

    Protect heritage while supporting well-connected urban growth with integrated transport links and accessible green spaces.

    Push for more funding and local decision-making in Auckland Transport.