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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Action housing intensification around infrastructure investment, ie the CRL isthmus, to maximise the benefits of investment.

    Champion a whole-of-government coordinated approach for long-term housing strategies for Auckland.

    Invest in council planning, compliance and consenting to ensure housing development is safe and of appropriate quality.

  • Advocate for a better urban ecology planning framework to control sprawl and to acquire new green space as population grows.

    Incentivise papakāinga and housing collectives that promote lower cost and sustainable living via shared resources.

    Support well-planned affordable housing where parks, placemaking, shops and schools are within walking distance.

  • Action housing intensification around infrastructure investment, ie the CRL isthmus, to maximise the benefits of investment.

    Champion a whole-of-government coordinated approach for long-term housing strategies for Auckland.

    Invest in council planning, compliance and consenting to ensure housing development is safe and of appropriate quality.

  • Advocate for a better urban ecology planning framework to control sprawl and to acquire new green space as population grows.

    Incentivise papakāinga and housing collectives that promote lower cost and sustainable living via shared resources.

    Support well-planned affordable housing where parks, placemaking, shops and schools are within walking distance.