Local government elections will be upon us soon. Are you prepared to vote?

Voting will open on 16 September 2022 and close at midday on 8 October 2022. Auckland will vote for a new mayor, ward councillors, and local board members.

For further information on voting

https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/information-for-voters/Pages/default.aspx

Here is a quick video on how Auckland Council works:

https://youtu.be/fOyLXfUkKpY

If you haven’t yet enrolled to vote:

https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/information-for-voters/Pages/who-can-vote.aspx

For candidate statements: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/information-for-candidates/Pages/confirmed-candidates-local-elections-2022.aspx

Here is the list of candidates running for Auckland Mayor:

Ward Councillors

How wards are determined - Voters elect 20 ward councillors from 13 wards to the Governing Body of Auckland Council.

Wards are determined by conducting a review of ward boundaries and population every six years. This review may change the ward boundaries to reflect changes in population and achieve a fair ratio of elected members.

The wards are also determined by:

• the sense of identity with, and belonging to, a community or communities
• the geographical area of the services provided for a community

Here is the list of candidates running for Rodney Ward:

Local Boards

Local boards are responsible for:

• adopting local board plans that set the strategic direction for the local board area every three years in consultation with their communities
• agreeing annual local board agreements (with the governing body) that set annual budgets
• agreeing and overseeing annual work programmes.

Local boards also:

• provide local leadership and develop relationships with the community, community organisations and special interest groups in the local area
• make decisions on local matters, including events, parks, community programmes and local fees and charges
• oversees facilities in the local board area
• identify and develop bylaws for their local board area and propose them to the governing body
• identify and communicate the views of local people on regional strategies, policies, plans and bylaws to the governing body, and provide input to the governing body on any regional decision that impacts on the local board area
• make decisions on any additional responsibilities delegated by the governing body, such as decisions within regional bylaws
• provide input to council-controlled organisations' (CCO) plans and initiatives.

For further info about local boards https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/about-auckland-council/how-auckland-council-works/local-boards/Pages/about-local-boards.aspx

Here is the list of candidates running for Local Boards: