Waitematā Local Board

The Waitematā 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 seven members. 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 Waitematā Local Board election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Advocate for business support measures during disruptive projects and help town centres thrive with events, festivals and attractions.

    Fund local economic development programs in Waitematā, particularly for Māori and youth, to create equitable pathways to prosperity.

    Support creative arts and technology sectors, recognising their value in creating jobs, boosting tourism and enhancing Auckland's economy.

  • Advocate for implementation of business support measures as a norm during significantly disruptive projects.

    Fund local economic development programs in Waitematā, particularly for Māori and youth, to create equitable pathways to prosperity.

    Support business associations to enhance the vibrancy of the city centre and town centres through events, festivals and attractions.

  • Offer kids and youth sports, arts and innovative opportunities to hone skills, develop networks and set them up for a happy, productive life.

    Support local businesses to succeed by leveraging council partnerships, business associations and innovation hubs to foster opportunities.

    Work with business associations to deliver events, enhance town centres and improve safety to attract visitors and boost the local economy.

  • Encourage responsible and sustainable management of local assets and infrastructure.

    Support local businesses and employment opportunities.

    Support the growth of the technology sector and digital inclusion initiatives.

  • Build a vibrant local economy by investing in infrastructure, supporting local businesses and improving the central city and suburban hubs.

    Create youth employment by working with schools, training providers and local employers to grow skills, opportunities and future jobs.

    Grow tourism and the arts by supporting local events, festivals and culture that boost vibrancy, attract visitors and grow the economy.

  • Advocate for key infrastructure improvements that strengthen the local economy and support tourism and small enterprises.

    Promote youth employment and training opportunities to help young people gain skills and find meaningful and suitable work.

    Support local businesses by backing initiatives that help them grow, thrive and create more jobs in the community.

  • Invest in local communities because if people are to support local, they must first care about local.

    Promote Auckland as a hub for tertiary education, one of our biggest exports with significant potential for growth.

    Support the growth of gaming companies, a multi-billion-dollar industry where Auckland companies are already showing promise.

  • Back local businesses with buzzy, safe town centres, events that get people out and about and transport that makes it easy to get there.

    Make Auckland livable by providing homes where people want them, converting empty CBD offices, building infrastructure and protecting green spaces and character.

  • Fund public safety initiatives to prevent shoplifting and vandalism by working closely with police and supporting better lighting and CCTV.

    Keep rates low by ensuring better value for ratepayer money and keeping within budget amid skyrocketing costs for businesses.

    Support local initiatives to boost business growth by working closely with local BIDs and directly consulting business owners.

  • Ask that central government joint venture on major infrastructure for greater Auckland as it benefits approximately one third of New Zealand’s total population.

    Fund greater support for arts, film, TV, theatre, gaming, music, events and tourism which drive the economy, recognising potential to lead the southern hemisphere.

    Support a bed tax for visitors to Auckland and incentivise development on empty central city sites.

  • Advocate for business support measures during disruptive projects and help town centres thrive with events, festivals and attractions.

    Fund local economic development programs in Waitematā, particularly for Māori and youth, to create equitable pathways to prosperity.

    Support creative arts and technology sectors, recognising their value in creating jobs, boosting tourism and enhancing Auckland's economy.

  • Advocate for implementation of business support measures as a norm during significantly disruptive projects.

    Fund local economic development programs in Waitematā, particularly for Māori and youth, to create equitable pathways to prosperity.

    Support business associations to enhance the vibrancy of the city centre and town centres through events, festivals and attractions.

  • Offer kids and youth sports, arts and innovative opportunities to hone skills, develop networks and set them up for a happy, productive life.

    Support local businesses to succeed by leveraging council partnerships, business associations and innovation hubs to foster opportunities.

    Work with business associations to deliver events, enhance town centres and improve safety to attract visitors and boost the local economy.

  • Encourage responsible and sustainable management of local assets and infrastructure.

    Support local businesses and employment opportunities.

    Support the growth of the technology sector and digital inclusion initiatives.

  • Build a vibrant local economy by investing in infrastructure, supporting local businesses and improving the central city and suburban hubs.

    Create youth employment by working with schools, training providers and local employers to grow skills, opportunities and future jobs.

    Grow tourism and the arts by supporting local events, festivals and culture that boost vibrancy, attract visitors and grow the economy.

  • Advocate for key infrastructure improvements that strengthen the local economy and support tourism and small enterprises.

    Promote youth employment and training opportunities to help young people gain skills and find meaningful and suitable work.

    Support local businesses by backing initiatives that help them grow, thrive and create more jobs in the community.

  • Invest in local communities because if people are to support local, they must first care about local.

    Promote Auckland as a hub for tertiary education, one of our biggest exports with significant potential for growth.

    Support the growth of gaming companies, a multi-billion-dollar industry where Auckland companies are already showing promise.

  • Back local businesses with buzzy, safe town centres, events that get people out and about and transport that makes it easy to get there.

    Make Auckland livable by providing homes where people want them, converting empty CBD offices, building infrastructure and protecting green spaces and character.

  • Fund public safety initiatives to prevent shoplifting and vandalism by working closely with police and supporting better lighting and CCTV.

    Keep rates low by ensuring better value for ratepayer money and keeping within budget amid skyrocketing costs for businesses.

    Support local initiatives to boost business growth by working closely with local BIDs and directly consulting business owners.

  • Ask that central government joint venture on major infrastructure for greater Auckland as it benefits approximately one third of New Zealand’s total population.

    Fund greater support for arts, film, TV, theatre, gaming, music, events and tourism which drive the economy, recognising potential to lead the southern hemisphere.

    Support a bed tax for visitors to Auckland and incentivise development on empty central city sites.