Governing body elections
Twenty members will be elected to the Auckland Council, across thirteen wards, [5] using the first past the post vote system. [6]
Incumbents not seeking re-election
Albany ward
The Albany ward will return two councillors to the council. [5]
In 2022, incumbent Councillors Wayne Walker and John Watson were re-elected to a fifth and fourth term, respectively. [9] They have yet to confirm whether they will seek re-election in 2025.
Candidates
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Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward
The Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward will return two councillors to the council. [5]
In 2022, incumbent Councillor Christine Fletcher was re-elected to a fifth term, while Councillor Julie Fairey was elected to a first term. [9] In February 2025, Fairey confirmed that she will seek re-election in 2025. [7] In March 2025, the centre-left City Vision ticket confirmed Fairey and Puketāpapa Local Board member Jon Turner as its candidates for the Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward. [10] Fletcher has yet to confirm whether she will seek re-election.
Franklin ward
The Franklin Ward will return one councillor to the council. [5]
In 2022, Councillor Andy Baker was elected to a first term. [9] In December 2024, Baker confirmed that he will seek re-election in 2025. [11]
Howick ward
The Howick Ward will return two councillors to the council. [5]
In 2022, incumbent Councillor Sharon Stewart was re-elected to a fifth term, while Councillor Maurice Williamson was elected to a first term. [9] In February 2025, Williamson confirmed that he will seek re-election in 2025. [7] Stewart has yet to confirm whether she will seek re-election.
Manukau ward
The Manukau Ward will return two councillors to the council. [5]
In 2022, incumbent Councillor Alf Filipaina was re-elected to a fifth term, while Councillor Lotu Fuli was elected to a first term. [9] In March 2025, Filipaina announced that he will not seek re-election in 2025, and will instead run for the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board. The Labour Party confirmed Fuli and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Chairperson Tauanu'u Nick Bakulich as its candidates for the Manukau Ward. [8] Filipaina had previously been speculated as a potential candidate for Mayor of Auckland in 2025. [12]
Manurewa-Papakura ward
The Manurewa-Papakura Ward will return two councillors to the council. [5]
In 2022, incumbent Councillors Angela Dalton and Daniel Newman were re-elected to a second and third term, respectively. [9] In December 2024, Dalton announced that she will not seek re-election in 2025. [13] Shortly thereafter, Newman confirmed that he will seek re-election. [11]
Maungakiekie-Tamaki ward
The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Ward will return one councillor to the council. [5]
In 2022, incumbent Councillor Josephine Bartley was re-elected to a second full term. [9] She has yet to confirm whether she will seek re-election in 2025. She has been speculated as a potential candidate for Mayor of Auckland in 2025. [12]
Candidates
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North Shore ward
The North Shore Ward will return two councillors to the council. [5]
In 2022, incumbent Councillors Chris Darby and Richard Hills were re-elected to a fourth and third term, respectively. [9] They have yet to confirm whether they will seek re-election in 2025. Hills has been speculated as a potential candidate for Mayor of Auckland in 2025. [14]
Candidates
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Rodney ward
The Rodney Ward will return one councillor to the council. [5]
In 2022, incumbent Councillor Greg Sayers was re-elected to a third term. He has yet to confirm whether he will seek re-election in 2025. [9]
Candidates
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Waitākere ward
The Waitākere Ward will return two councillors to the council. [5]
In 2022, incumbent Councillor Shane Henderson was re-elected to a second term, while Councillor Ken Turner was elected to a first term. [9] In February 2025, Henderson and Turner both confirmed that they will seek re-election in 2025. [7]
Candidates
| Candidate | Ticket (if any) | Notes |
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| Shane Henderson | | Councillor since 2019 |
| Ken Turner | | Councillor since 2022 |
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Waitematā and Gulf ward
The Waitematā and Gulf Ward will return one councillor to the council. [5]
In 2022, Councillor Mike Lee was elected to a fourth non-consecutive term. [9] He has yet to confirm whether he will seek re-election in 2025.
In March 2025, City Vision confirmed City Centre Advisory Panel deputy chair Patrick Reynolds as its candidate for the Waitematā and Gulf Ward in 2025. [10] Former Councillor Pippa Coom, who represented the Ward from 2019 to 2022 as a member of City Vision, had reportedly considered running for a second non-consecutive term in 2025. [15]
Businessman Leo Molloy, who briefly ran for Mayor of Auckland in 2022 before withdrawing, has considered running for Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor in 2025. [16]
Candidates
| Candidate | Ticket (if any) | Notes |
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| Patrick Reynolds | City Vision | Deputy chair of the City Centre Advisory Panel |
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Whau ward
The Whau Ward will return one councillor to the council. [5]
In 2022, Councillor Kerrin Leoni was elected to a first term. [9] In November 2024, Leoni announced her candidacy for Mayor of Auckland, and will therefore not seek re-election as a Councillor. [7]
Craig Lord, a candidate for Mayor of Auckland in 2019 and 2022, has confirmed that he will run for Whau Ward Councillor in 2025. [15]
Candidates
| Candidate | Ticket (if any) | Notes |
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| Craig Lord | | Mayoral candidate in 2019 and 2022 |
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