NZ Local Elections 2025

Auckland Council

Waitakere 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.

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Climate change and resilience

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Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

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Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

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Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

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Utilities and services

Utilities and services

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

  • Fight for infrastructure to keep beaches safe for swimming and support a healthy moana year-round.

    Reduce light and noise pollution in city and continue to protect Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area.

    Support volunteer hours provided by community groups, eg on Predator Free Waitākere Ranges, EcoMatters or Manukau Harbour Forum.

  • Empower, partner and resource local community groups who understand environmental solutions at a grassroots level.

    Enact policy that prioritises the health and wellbeing of the environment to ensure it takes an intergenerational and precautionary approach.

    Enhance the natural environment and protect native animals by supporting the Natural Environment targeted rate.

  • Fight for infrastructure to keep beaches safe for swimming and support a healthy moana year-round.

    Reduce light and noise pollution in city and continue to protect Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area.

    Support volunteer hours provided by community groups, eg on Predator Free Waitākere Ranges, EcoMatters or Manukau Harbour Forum.

  • Empower, partner and resource local community groups who understand environmental solutions at a grassroots level.

    Enact policy that prioritises the health and wellbeing of the environment to ensure it takes an intergenerational and precautionary approach.

    Enhance the natural environment and protect native animals by supporting the Natural Environment targeted rate.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

Freshwater

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

Mayor

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