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Educational local election resources

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Teaching and learning resourceshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/educational-local-election-resources/Pages/teaching-learning-resources.aspxTeaching and learning resourcesDownload our teaching and learning resources on the role of local government and elections in our community.aspxElections

 Elections 101

 

 

Local versus general electionshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/Pages/local-versus-general-elections.aspxLocal versus general electionsDiscover the difference between local and general elections.aspxElections
The difference between local and central governmenthttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/how-council-works/Pages/difference-local-central-government.aspxThe difference between local and central governmentThe differences between local and central government, how their responsibilities are divided and who makes decisions about what.aspxElections
How local elections workhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/get-involved-democracy-elections/Pages/how-local-elections-work.aspxHow local elections workTake a closer look at how the local elections process works, including the Electoral Commission’s role.aspxElections
Why you should vote in the local electionshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/get-involved-democracy-elections/Pages/why-vote-local-body-elections-1.aspxWhy you should vote in the local electionsRead quick facts about the local elections, learn how elected members make decisions that affect you and your community. Learn why voting is important.aspx
How we ensure all Aucklanders are representedhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/get-involved-democracy-elections/Pages/ensure-aucklanders-represented.aspxHow we ensure all Aucklanders are representedLearn how we decide which candidates you can vote for and how local ward and board boundaries are defined.aspxElections

 Auckland Council explained

 

 

What makes our structure uniquehttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/how-council-works/Pages/what-makes-structure-unique.aspxWhat makes our structure uniqueDiscover how our unique governance model came about, how it works and what kind of council we are.aspxElections
Our governance modelhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/how-council-works/Pages/our-governance-model.aspxOur governance modelRead how elected members receive guidance from Auckland Council staff including council-controlled organisations, advisory panels and Houkura.aspxElections

 

 

Find your local board and wardhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/how-council-works/Pages/local-board-ward-finder.aspxFind your local board and wardFind the local board and ward you will be voting in for the 2025 local elections, plus learn more about how they work.aspxElections
About licensing trustshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/how-council-works/Pages/about-licensing-trusts.aspxAbout licensing trustsFind out what licensing trusts are, what they do, where they operate and how you can vote for their trustees.aspxElections

 

 

Advisory panels – advocating for our diverse communities https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/educational-local-election-resources/Pages/advisory-panels-diverse-communities.aspxAdvisory 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. aspxElections

 Māori representation

 

 

How we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangihttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/co-governance-relationship-maori/Pages/honour-te-tiriti-waitangi.aspxHow we honour Te Tiriti o WaitangiSee examples of co-governance between local government and their Treaty partners in action.aspxElections
Māori representation in Tāmaki Makaurau / Aucklandhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/co-governance-relationship-maori/Pages/maori-representation-tamaki-makaurau-auckland.aspxMāori representation in Tāmaki Makaurau / AucklandLearn about Houkura, committees of the Governing Body, the Tāmaki Makaurau Mana Whenua Forum and more.aspxElections

 How you can get involved

 

 

Ways to participate in democracyhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/get-involved-democracy-elections/Pages/ways-participate-democracy.aspxWays to participate in democracyLearn all the different ways you can participate in democracy across Auckland Council. aspxElections
Democracy and you - Why you should carehttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/get-involved-democracy-elections/Pages/democracy-you.aspxDemocracy and you - Why you should careFind out what democracy means and how it works both locally and nationally.aspxElections

 Related topics

 

 

Information for candidateshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/information-for-candidatesInformation for candidatesHelp shape the future of Auckland as an elected member. Learn how much you would get paid and what is involved.aspxElections
Key dates for the 2025 local electionshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/Pages/key-dates-for-local-elections.aspxKey dates for the 2025 local electionsA list of the key dates for local elections 2025.aspxElections
Who can vote and how to enrolhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/Pages/who-can-vote-1.aspxWho can vote and how to enrolLearn what you need to do to enrol so you can vote and have your say.aspxElections
How to become a candidate in the local electionshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/information-for-candidates/Pages/how-to-become-a-candidate-local-elections.aspxHow to become a candidate in the local electionsFind out how to get nominated, what it takes to be a candidate, and how to run a successful local elections campaign.aspxElections
How much elected members get paidhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/information-for-candidates/Pages/how-much-elected-members-paid.aspxHow much elected members get paidFind out what roles you can be nominated for, what is required for each role and the salary you would be paid. aspxElections
What is involved in being an elected member?https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/information-for-candidates/Pages/whats-involved-being-elected-member.aspxWhat is involved in being an elected member?Discover what it means to be an elected member. Read examples of the work elected members do that helps support our diverse communities and shapes our city.aspxElections

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