NZ Local Elections 2025

Mayor of Auckland

The Auckland Mayor leads the governing body of Auckland Council. The mayor’s job is to promote a vision for Auckland and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral election. 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 mayoral election.

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Jason Pieterse

Jason Pieterse

Simon Stam

Simon Stam

Independent

John Ronald Alcock

John Ronald Alcock

Eric Boon Leong Chuah

Eric Boon Leong Chuah

Independent

Rob McNeil

Rob McNeil

Animal Justice Party Aotearoa NZ

Peter Wakeman

Peter Wakeman

Independent

Ted Johnston

Ted Johnston

Independent

Kerrin Bianca Melinda Leoni

Kerrin Bianca Melinda Leoni

Michael Coote

Michael Coote

Independent

Wayne Brown

Wayne Brown

Fix Auckland

Ryan Earl Pausina

Ryan Earl Pausina

Denise Widdison

Denise Widdison

Independent

Ted Johnston

Independent

Ted Johnston

Independent

Why I'm standing

I am the only candidate with solutions. I believe only by being in a position to implement my policies can we solve Auckland's problems. Otherwise, nothing will change. We need reform.

About me

I grew up in Otara and worked for the last 30 plus years in Manukau as a criminal lawyer. I have seen what works and what doesn't and want to help our people of Auckland. I want to give everyone the opportunity to live their best life. I have the skills, competence, knowledge and will to do the job. I believe we are here to help each other.

My priorities
  1. Focus on road congestion strangling Auckland by building an efficient public rail system as the only solution.
  2. Solve council incompetence and inefficiency, constant rates rises and wastage.
  3. Make Auckland the best it can be with what we have by focusing on what is best for Aucklanders.
Before politics

Lawyer, small businessman.

Residence

Karaka

Age

64

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Why I'm standing

I am the only candidate with solutions. I believe only by being in a position to implement my policies can we solve Auckland's problems. Otherwise, nothing will change. We need reform.

About me

I grew up in Otara and worked for the last 30 plus years in Manukau as a criminal lawyer. I have seen what works and what doesn't and want to help our people of Auckland. I want to give everyone the opportunity to live their best life. I have the skills, competence, knowledge and will to do the job. I believe we are here to help each other.

My priorities
  1. Focus on road congestion strangling Auckland by building an efficient public rail system as the only solution.
  2. Solve council incompetence and inefficiency, constant rates rises and wastage.
  3. Make Auckland the best it can be with what we have by focusing on what is best for Aucklanders.
Before politics

Lawyer, small businessman.

Residence

Karaka

Age

64

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