Rodney Local Board

Kumeū Subdivision
The Rodney Local Board is one of 21 local boards in Auckland. The local board makes a plan for your area and decides on local issues, activities and facilities. It also oversees council services and facilities in your area, including libraries and parks. The local board is made up of nine members. Members are elected to represent different subdivisions within the local board area. two members will be elected from your area. 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 Rodney Local Board election.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Support increasing speed in delivering projects as the slow process can increase costs and reduce the number of projects possible.

    Support local body representation that represents the community.

    Support local companies doing local council contracts if possible, recognising that some contracts are so demanding they can put smaller companies off.

  • Advocate to government for a high school in the Kumeū area.

    Facilitate hui with local community on what matters most to them and how to use this to form part of the strategic goals moving forward.

    Work with local Māori to ensure representation is valued and respected.

  • Advocate for clear communication of council decisions, budgets and progress reports, making information easy to find and understand.

    Encourage better communication and public engagement through the use of modern technologies and media channels.

    Encourage the council to acknowledge and honour the distinct needs and perspectives of rural communities.

  • Support increasing speed in delivering projects as the slow process can increase costs and reduce the number of projects possible.

    Support local body representation that represents the community.

    Support local companies doing local council contracts if possible, recognising that some contracts are so demanding they can put smaller companies off.

  • Advocate to government for a high school in the Kumeū area.

    Facilitate hui with local community on what matters most to them and how to use this to form part of the strategic goals moving forward.

    Work with local Māori to ensure representation is valued and respected.

  • Advocate for clear communication of council decisions, budgets and progress reports, making information easy to find and understand.

    Encourage better communication and public engagement through the use of modern technologies and media channels.

    Encourage the council to acknowledge and honour the distinct needs and perspectives of rural communities.