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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Ensure public venues receive critical infrastructure renewals to address health and safety risks due to aging infrastructure.

    Make it easier to hold community and cultural events in public spaces by streamlining permits and supporting diverse gatherings.

    Expand parks and open spaces in underserved communities such as Avondale to meet growing population needs.

  • Support and expedite the delivery of our aquatics centre to happen now.

    Use funds from a bed tax or tourist levy for both major events and small community events.

  • Progress the Whau Pool so that West Auckland has aquatic provisions that match the rest of the city.

    Reform the community grants processes to be fairer, more effective, and less of a barrier to community organisations.

    Support the crucial role libraries, museums, and other community spaces play in our communities.

  • Ensure public venues receive critical infrastructure renewals to address health and safety risks due to aging infrastructure.

    Make it easier to hold community and cultural events in public spaces by streamlining permits and supporting diverse gatherings.

    Expand parks and open spaces in underserved communities such as Avondale to meet growing population needs.

  • Support and expedite the delivery of our aquatics centre to happen now.

    Use funds from a bed tax or tourist levy for both major events and small community events.

  • Progress the Whau Pool so that West Auckland has aquatic provisions that match the rest of the city.

    Reform the community grants processes to be fairer, more effective, and less of a barrier to community organisations.

    Support the crucial role libraries, museums, and other community spaces play in our communities.