Mayor of Auckland

Ensure all public facilities include native plantings to support urban wildlife and create beautiful spaces.

Partner with communities and schools to convert unused land into community gardens and orchards.

Upgrade community halls and libraries when required with sustainable materials to reduce environmental impact.

Invest in accessible parks, pools, libraries, museums and halls to meet community needs and support growth across Auckland.

Boost community festivals and arts to celebrate diversity, foster inclusion and streamline event hosting processes.

Expand inclusive sports facilities and manage liquor licensing to ensure safe, vibrant events and healthy communities.

Create an Auckland Council app that allows residents to learn about local events being hosted or allow them to host their own.

Expand and support the Makerspaces facilities at public libraries to be able to host educational workshops and other community activities.

Continue to develop community facilities.

Ensure strong governance and evaluation of expenditure.

Ensure due diligence on licensing to reduce monopolies via open tendering processes and transparent contract awards.

Ensure public facilities are maintained and appropriate staff training so that public can enjoy amenities such as libraries, pools and sports.

Hold community events and festivals such as Chinese New Year events and other multicultural events to foster community sharing and unity.

Keep rates as low as possible while protecting Auckland's assets and making sure that ratepayer money makes the city more liveable.

Keep the four wellbeings – social, economic, environmental and cultural – at the heart of all policies, improving quality of life.

Focus licensing on preventing harm and externalities while respecting individual choice and responsibility.

Preserve and maintain shared green spaces as true public goods available for everyone.

Support arts, sports, and cultural events thriving best when funded voluntarily by communities rather than through compulsory rates.

Ensure concentrated alcohol sales are reviewed if liquor licensing falls within control.

Address that approximately 50% of road accidents and hospital injuries on Fridays are caused by highly concentrated alcohol.

Increase camping festivals with great workshops and lots of fun for everybody, aiming for a camping festival in every park.

Listen to communities and try to get central government to provide better assistance to our communities.

Oppose privatisation of community assets.

Use central government power to cap rates and provide financial assistance to the council for the benefit of all.

End millions spent on constant Eden Park updates and set up more stadiums across the city, ensuring areas that need resources receive them.

Alleviate rates by setting up an Auckland Lottery to raise funds for social spending, keeping Auckland's money in Auckland to help the community.

Focus resources on youth, especially in poor areas, to provide opportunities for a better life and reduce crime and criminals.