Auckland Council

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki 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). one councillor 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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Advocate for prudent and accountable council spending that maximises value for the community.

    Advocate for transparent processes that enable local businesses to access and compete for projects and development funding in the community.

    Empower local business improvement districts with the tools and support needed to foster sustainable community growth.

  • Support local business associations to promote shopping locally, continue town centre upgrades and transform Onehunga and unlock Panmure.

    Advocate for better transport access to employment precincts and town centres as addressing congestion supports economic development.

    Support innovation industries, tourism and major events in the city and suburbs as benefits for job creation and social enterprise.

  • Build the economy through free people rather than council plans and ensure council's role is core infrastructure—the backbone of free exchange.

    Grow youth opportunities by stopping favouritism for transport types and letting people choose what works best for them.

    Remove barriers, avoid favouritism, and respect property rights equally to support local businesses.

  • Advocate for prudent and accountable council spending that maximises value for the community.

    Advocate for transparent processes that enable local businesses to access and compete for projects and development funding in the community.

    Empower local business improvement districts with the tools and support needed to foster sustainable community growth.

  • Support local business associations to promote shopping locally, continue town centre upgrades and transform Onehunga and unlock Panmure.

    Advocate for better transport access to employment precincts and town centres as addressing congestion supports economic development.

    Support innovation industries, tourism and major events in the city and suburbs as benefits for job creation and social enterprise.

  • Build the economy through free people rather than council plans and ensure council's role is core infrastructure—the backbone of free exchange.

    Grow youth opportunities by stopping favouritism for transport types and letting people choose what works best for them.

    Remove barriers, avoid favouritism, and respect property rights equally to support local businesses.