Educational local election resources
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Elections 101
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Local versus general elections
Discover the difference between local and general elections, plus information on why you should enroll to vote.
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The difference between local and central government
The differences between local and central government, how their responsibilities are divided and who makes decisions about what.
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How local elections work
Take a closer look at how the local elections process works, including the Electoral Commission’s role.
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Why you should vote in the local elections
Read quick facts about the local elections, learn how elected members make decisions that affect you and your local community. Learn why voting is important.
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How we ensure all Aucklanders are represented
Learn how we decide which candidates you can vote for and how local ward and board boundaries are defined.
Auckland Council explained
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What makes our structure unique
Discover how our unique governance model came about, how it works and what kind of council we are.
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Our governance model
Read how elected members receive guidance from Auckland Council staff including council-controlled organisations, advisory panels and Houkura.
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Find your local board and ward
Find the local board and ward you will be voting in for the 2025 local elections, plus learn more about how they work.
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About licensing trusts
Find out what licensing trusts are, what they do, where they operate and how you can vote for their trusetees.
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Advisory panels – advocating for our diverse communities
It is important that everyone’s voices are heard when making decisions for Auckland, and the advisory panels make sure elected members know how their communities feel.
Māori representation
How you can get involved
Related topics
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Key dates for the 2025 local elections
A list of the key dates for local elections 2025.
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Who can vote and how to enrol
Learn what you need to do to enrol so you can vote and have your say.
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Information for candidates
Help shape the future of Auckland as an elected member. Learn how much you would get paid and what is involved.
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What is involved in being an elected member?
Auckland faces some unique challenges and you could lead us through this important time in our city’s history.
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How to become a candidate in the local elections
Find out how to get nominated, what it takes to be a candidate and how to run a successful local elections campaign.
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How much elected members get paid
Find out what roles you can be nominated for, what is required for each role and the salary you would be paid.