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[Video: Upbeat music plays behind the narrator’s voice while the words ‘Why candidate?” appear on right-hand side of the screen and a photograph of Sky Tower is shown on the left-hand side of the screen, followed by a street view of Queen Street – Shortland Street traffic light].
Narrator: Tāmaki Makaurau's population is set to grow to over 2 million by early 2030.
[Video: the words ‘Help shape the future of Tāmaki Makaurau’ appear on the screen behind the narrator’s voice].
Narrator: If you’re passionate about continuing to create our thriving and growing city, then think about running in the local elections. You don’t have to be a boss, or have a degree; or even have had experience on committees or boards. You just need to be passionate about Auckland’s future.
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Narrator: We’re looking for candidates from all backgrounds, so the decisions made represent the views of our diverse communities. If this sounds like you, think about standing as a candidate.
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Narrator: Find out more about how you can take part in the local elections at voteauckland.co.nz.