There is a local government election in Auckland in October 2025. A local election is when people vote for who will be on the council. A council is a group of people who make choices about how to run a city.
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Learn what you need to do to enrol so you can vote and have your say.
Get an overview of our key plans, find out which local board and ward you will be voting in, learn about licensing trusts and how to vote for their trustees.
The differences between local and central government, how their responsibilities are divided and who makes decisions about what.
Discover how our unique governance model came about, how it works and what kind of council we are.
Read how elected members receive guidance from Auckland Council staff including council-controlled organisations, advisory panels and Houkura.
Find the local board and ward you will be voting in for the 2025 local elections, plus learn more about how they work.
