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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Support the transition to the National Ticketing Solution/Motu Move and encourage the expansion of the Fareshare scheme.

    Prioritise footpath repairs and transport asset renewals and introduce time-of-use charging to reduce congestion.

    Develop the Te Whau Pathway including construction of boardwalks, bridges and concrete paths between Roberts Field and State Highway 16.

  • Give Aucklanders more choice over their transport methods by investing in active and public transport alongside roads.

    Improve the accessibility of our public transport through things like improved wayfinding, mobility and pram access, and bus stop seating.

    Reduce congestion by providing more protected or separated cycle lanes.

  • Advocate for no more anti-car culture while continuing to support sustainable public transport use.

    Ensure congestion charging, if enacted, is not applied to minor roads and is offset by providing more frequent sustainable public transport.

  • Support the transition to the National Ticketing Solution/Motu Move and encourage the expansion of the Fareshare scheme.

    Prioritise footpath repairs and transport asset renewals and introduce time-of-use charging to reduce congestion.

    Develop the Te Whau Pathway including construction of boardwalks, bridges and concrete paths between Roberts Field and State Highway 16.

  • Give Aucklanders more choice over their transport methods by investing in active and public transport alongside roads.

    Improve the accessibility of our public transport through things like improved wayfinding, mobility and pram access, and bus stop seating.

    Reduce congestion by providing more protected or separated cycle lanes.

  • Advocate for no more anti-car culture while continuing to support sustainable public transport use.

    Ensure congestion charging, if enacted, is not applied to minor roads and is offset by providing more frequent sustainable public transport.