Policies

Compare the parties’ positions on the key issues this election. Explore their policies and see how closely they align with your own views and priorities.

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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.

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  • Connect in a meaningful way with Mana Whenua and diverse ethnic communities, identify needs and find tangible solutions.

  • Continue to be highly viable and engaged within the community, listening and implementing improvements in a respectful manner.

  • Ensure every ratepayer dollar delivers genuine value for the community, cut wasteful spending and make better decisions with ratepayer money.

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

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

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

  • Conduct more public engagement with iwi and ethnic groups such as cultural festivals to raise awareness of Auckland's vibrant society.

  • Encourage ethnic community representation by holding public meetings, enhancing unity in community and adopting community sharing.

  • Reform the size of council to ensure more cosmopolitan multicultural participation as 45% of Auckland population are now non-European.

  • Ensure the new full facilities contract (Project 27) allows for local boards to have local procurement of maintenance services.

  • Move the North Shore ward boundary north to include Unsworth Heights, so that it adheres to the fair representation 10% population rule.

  • Review the delegations and allocations that the governing body has made to staff, CCOs and local boards.

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