2025 Auckland local elections

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2025 Auckland local elections
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The 2025 Auckland local elections will take place between 9 September and 11 October 2025 by postal vote as part of nation-wide local elections. [1] The elections are the sixth since the 2010 amalgamation of seven councils into the Auckland Council, which is composed of the mayor and 20 councillors, as well as 151 members of 21 local boards. 35 members will also be elected to 5 Licensing Trusts across Auckland.

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Mayoral election

The incumbent mayor, Wayne Brown, was first elected in 2022, and has yet to confirm whether he will seek re-election in 2025. [2] Confirmed Auckland mayoral candidates include former New Conservatives Party co-leader Ted Johnston and Whau Ward Councillor Kerrin Leoni. [3] [4]

Governing body elections

Twenty members will be elected to the Auckland Council, across thirteen wards, using the first past the post vote system.

Albany Ward (2)

In 2022, incumbent Councillors Wayne Walker and John Watson were re-elected to a fifth and fourth term, respectively. [5] They have yet to confirm whether they will seek re-election in 2025.

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward (2)

In 2022, incumbent Councillor Christine Fletcher was re-elected to a fifth term, while Councillor Julie Fairey was elected to a first term. [5] They have yet to confirm whether they will seek re-election in 2025.

Franklin Ward (1)

In 2022, Councillor Andy Baker was elected to a first term. [5] In December 2024, Baker confirmed that he will seek re-election in 2025. [6]

Howick Ward (2)

In 2022, incumbent Councillor Sharon Stewart was re-elected to a fifth term, while Councillor Maurice Williamson was elected to a first term. [5] They have yet to confirm whether they will seek re-election in 2025.

Manukau Ward (2)

In 2022, incumbent Councillor Alf Filipaina was re-elected to a fifth term, while Councillor Lotu Fuli was elected to a first term. [5] They have yet to confirm whether they will seek re-election in 2025.

Manurewa-Papakura Ward (2)

In 2022, incumbent Councillors Angela Dalton and Daniel Newman were re-elected to a second and third term, respectively. [5] In December 2024, Dalton announced that she will not seek re-election in 2025. [7] Shortly thereafter, Newman confirmed that he will seek re-election in 2025. [6]

Maungakiekie-Tamaki Ward (1)

In 2022, incumbent Councillor Josephine Bartley was re-elected to a second full term. [5] She has yet to confirm whether she will seek re-election in 2025.

North Shore Ward (2)

In 2022, incumbent Councillors Chris Darby and Richard Hills were re-elected to a fourth and third term, respectively. [5] 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. [8]

Ōrākei Ward (1)

In 2022, incumbent Councillor Desley Simpson was re-elected to a third term. [5] She has yet to confirm whether she will seek re-election in 2025. Simpson became the Deputy Mayor of Auckland for the 2022-2025 Council term, and as such she has been speculated as a potential candidate for Mayor of Auckland in 2025. [8]

Rodney Ward (1)

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. [5]

Waitākere Ward (2)

In 2022, incumbent Councillor Shane Henderson was re-elected to a second term, while Councillor Ken Turner was elected to a first term. [5] They have yet to confirm whether they will seek re-election in 2025.

Waitematā and Gulf Ward (1)

In 2022, Councillor Mike Lee was elected to a fourth non-consecutive term. [5] He has yet to confirm whether he will seek re-election in 2025.

Businessman Leo Molloy, who briefly ran for Mayor of Auckland in 2022 before withdrawing, will reportedly run for Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor in 2025. [9]

Whau Ward (1)

In 2022, Councillor Kerrin Leoni was elected to a first term. [5] In November 2024, Leoni announced her candidacy for Mayor of Auckland, and is therefore not expected to seek reelection as a Councillor. [4]

Craig Lord, a candidate for Mayor of Auckland in 2019 and 2022, has confirmed that he will run for Whau Ward Councillor in 2025. [10]

Local board elections

151 members will be elected to 21 local boards across Auckland. These are the first Auckland local elections since the 2024 Representation Review, which increased the number of local board members from 149 to 151, with the Howick Local Board gaining an additional 2 members for a total of 11. [11]

Licensing trust elections

35 members will be elected to 5 licensing trusts across Auckland. These include the Birkenhead Licensing Trust, Mount Wellington Licensing Trust, Portage Licensing Trust, Waitākere Licensing Trust, and Wiri Licensing Trust. [12]

Notes

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