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Te Mārama ki te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau

Understanding Auckland Council

Learn how political decisions are made at Auckland Council, what local boards and wards are, and how to find which local board and ward you will be voting in.

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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
Why you should vote in the local electionshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/information-for-voters/Pages/why-vote-local-body-elections-1.aspxWhy you should vote in the local electionsRead some quick facts about the local elections, learn how elected members make decisions that affect many aspects of your life and your local community and why your vote is important.aspx
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
About wards and local boardshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/how-council-works/Pages/about-wards-local-boards.aspxAbout wards and local boardsLearn about wards and local boards, how wards are organised, what local boards do, and view a full list of Auckland's wards and local boards.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