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.
Te orotau ki Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau me te kāwanatanga ā-rohe Understanding Auckland Council and local government
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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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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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Local board and ward maps
A collection of maps showing the ward and local board boundaries.
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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 trustees.
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Māori representation in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland
Learn about Houkura, committees of the Governing Body, the Tāmaki Makaurau Mana Whenua Forum, the Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau Collective Redress Act 2014, Māori wards and more.
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How we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Learn about how we use te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi to guide our relationship with and responsibilities to Māori.
Related topics
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Key dates for the 2025 local elections
Candidate nominations close Friday 1 August. A final candidate list comes out later that day. Learn when voting starts, when election signs can go up and more.
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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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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 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.
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Ways to participate in democracy
Learn all the different ways you can participate in democracy across Auckland Council.
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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.