NZ Local Elections 2025

Auckland Council

Whau 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). one councillor 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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Sarah Paterson-Hamlin

Sarah Paterson-Hamlin

Labour

Paul Davie

Paul Davie

Voice of the People

Bruce Xu

Bruce Xu

Independent

Craig Lord

Craig Lord

WestWards

Anjana Subramaniam Iyer

Anjana Subramaniam Iyer

Green Party

Morgan Luxton

Morgan Luxton

Sarah Paterson-Hamlin

Labour

| Whau Local Board Member

Sarah Paterson-Hamlin

Labour

| Whau Local Board Member

Why I'm standing

I am standing to make Whau and Auckland accessible, sustainable, inclusive, and fun for all who work, live, play, and visit here.

About me

I have spent the last three years serving the Whau Local Board with passion and commitment, alongside a decade of experience in the charities and disabilities sectors. I live, work, and raise my children in Whau and I am dedicated to its future. I will bring fresh energy, local perspective, whānau focus, and a strong sense of community to the role of Whau Ward Councillor.

My priorities
  1. Improve access for disabled people and those of all ages in Tāmaki Makaurau.
  2. Protect green space for community and environmental wellbeing, including Avondale Racecourse.
  3. Improve transport choice across the city.
Current role

Whau Local Board Member

Before politics

Charity Manager

Residence

Avondale

Age

35

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Why I'm standing

I am standing to make Whau and Auckland accessible, sustainable, inclusive, and fun for all who work, live, play, and visit here.

About me

I have spent the last three years serving the Whau Local Board with passion and commitment, alongside a decade of experience in the charities and disabilities sectors. I live, work, and raise my children in Whau and I am dedicated to its future. I will bring fresh energy, local perspective, whānau focus, and a strong sense of community to the role of Whau Ward Councillor.

My priorities
  1. Improve access for disabled people and those of all ages in Tāmaki Makaurau.
  2. Protect green space for community and environmental wellbeing, including Avondale Racecourse.
  3. Improve transport choice across the city.
Current role

Whau Local Board Member

Before politics

Charity Manager

Residence

Avondale

Age

35

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