2025 Auckland Council election

2025 Auckland Council election
11 October 2025
Turnout350,153 (29.04% Decrease 6.37 pp)
 
Candidate Wayne Brown Kerrin Leoni Ted Johnston
Party Fix Auckland Independent Independent
Popular vote 180,130 77,577 27,035
Percentage 51.44% 22.16% 7.72%
Mayor before election

Wayne Brown
Independent

 Elected mayor

Wayne Brown
Fix Auckland

Council election
20 councillors on the governing body of Auckland Council
11 seats needed for a majority
Party Seats +/–
Independent 6 −3
Labour 5 0
Fix Auckland 2 +2
MPAT 2 +1
City Vision 1 0
PPF 1 −1
C&R 1 0
WestWards 1 0
Team Franklin 1 0
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
     Independent hold      Independent gain      Labour hold
     Fix Auckland gain      MPAT hold      MPAT gain
     City Vision hold      PPF hold      C&R hold
     WestWards hold      Team Franklin hold

The 2025 Auckland Council election was a local election held from 9 September to 11 October in the Auckland region of New Zealand, as part of that year's territorial authority elections and other local elections held nation-wide.

Voters elected the mayor of Auckland, 20 councillors and 151 local board members (across 21 local boards) for the 2025–2028 term of the Auckland Council. Postal voting and the first-past-the-post voting system were used.

Incumbent mayor Wayne Brown won re-election to a second term.

Key dates

  • 4 July 2025: Nominations for candidates opened
  • 1 August 2025: Nominations for candidates closed at 12 pm
  • 9 September 2025: Voting documents were posted and voting opened
  • 11 October 2025: Voting closed at 12 pm and progress/preliminary results will be published
  • 16–19 October 2025: Final results will be declared.[1]

Background

Positions up for election

Voters in Auckland elected 20 councillors from 13 wards, as well as the mayor of Auckland. They also elected 151 members from 21 local boards and 35 trustees across 5 licensing trusts (Birkenhead, Mount Wellington, Portage, Waitākere, and Wiri Licensing Trust).[2]

Representation

Local boards

These were 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.[3]

Pre-election report

The growth of Auckland was brought up in the pre-election report; the city now comprised over 1.8 million people (more than one third of the entire country) and contributed 40% of the country's GDP. The population was expected to grow by 520,000 in the next three decades.[4] Low productivity was another challenge identified in the pre-election report.[4]

The report noted that the council needed to invest $295 billion in the city's infrastructure. The State of Auckland Report (commissioned by the Committee for Auckland) ranked the city 99th against other peer cities globally in terms of productivity.[4]

Auckland was vulnerable to extreme weather including flooding and sea level rise, according to the pre-election report.[4]

Central government tensions

There were tensions between the council and central government during the 2022–2025 term, with mayor Brown saying that central government needed to be more collaborative with council when making decisions that would impact the city.[4]

Voting box used in the election

Summary

Composition

Ward 2022 Elected
Mayor Independent Wayne Brown Fix Auckland Wayne Brown
Albany PPF John Watson PPF John Watson
PPF Wayne Walker Fix Auckland Victoria Short
Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa C&R Christine Fletcher C&R Christine Fletcher
City Vision Julie Fairey City Vision Julie Fairey
Franklin Team Franklin Andy Baker Team Franklin Andy Baker
Howick Independent Sharon StewartR Independent Bo Burns
Independent Maurice Williamson Independent Maurice Williamson
Manukau Labour Lotu Fuli Labour Lotu Fuli
Labour Alf Filipaina Labour Alf Filipaina
Manurewa-Papakura Independent Angela DaltonR MPAT Matt Winiata
MPAT Daniel Newman MPAT Daniel Newman
Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Labour Josephine Bartley Labour Josephine Bartley
North Shore Independent Chris DarbyR Independent John Gillon
Independent Richard Hills Independent Richard Hills
Ōrākei C&R Desley Simpson Fix Auckland Desley Simpson
Rodney Independent Greg Sayers Independent Greg Sayers
Waitākere Labour Shane Henderson Labour Shane Henderson
WestWards Ken Turner WestWards Ken Turner
Waitematā and Gulf Independent Mike Lee Independent Mike Lee
Whau Labour Kerrin LeoniR Labour Sarah Paterson-Hamlin
R did not run for re-election

Incumbents not seeking re-election

Mayoral election

The incumbent Mayor of Auckland, Wayne Brown, who was first elected in 2022, ran for re-election in 2025.[10] Additional confirmed mayoral candidates included former New Conservatives Party co-leader Ted Johnston and Whau Ward councillor Kerrin Leoni.[11][8]

Incumbent mayor Wayne Brown won re-election to a second term, receiving 180,130 votes to second place candidate Kerrin Leoni's 77,577 votes.[12][13]

Albany ward

2025 Albany ward election
Turnout43,259 (30.93% Decrease 7.63 pp)[14]
 
Candidate Victoria Short John Watson
Party Fix Auckland PPF
Popular vote 16,410 15,449
Percentage 37.93% 35.71%
 
Candidate Wayne Walker Gary Brown
Party PPF Fix Auckland
Popular vote 14,885 10,269
Percentage 34.41% 23.74%
     PPF hold
     Fix Auckland gain
Councillors before election

John Watson (PPF)
Wayne Walker (PPF)

 Elected Councillors


Victoria Short (Fix)
John Watson (PPF)

The Albany ward returned two councillors to the council.[15] Victoria Short emerged as the top polling candidate, taking the seat off of Wayne Walker leaving the Putting People First duo split with John Watson maintaining his seat. Short was elected on Mayor Brown's Fix Auckland ticket, with her co-candidate Gary Brown coming fourth in the race.[16]

Candidates

Candidate[17] Affiliation[a] Notes
Callum Blair Independent Upper Harbour Local Board member
Gary Brown Fix Auckland Hibiscus and Bays Local Board deputy chair[19][20][21][22]
Dylan Davey None
John McCallum None
Samuel Mills ACT Local Hibiscus and Bays Local Board member[23][21][22]
Kyle Parker None Upper Harbour Local Board member
Victoria Short Fix Auckland Hibiscus and Bays Local Board member[19][20][21][22]
Wayne Walker Putting People First Councillor since 2010
John Watson Putting People First Councillor since 2013

Donations and expenses

Candidate Donations Expenses
Callum Blair (IND) $0.00 $0.00
Gary Brown (FIX) $3,394.30 $4,111.04
Dylan Davey (IND) $0.00 $0.00
John McCallum (IND) $0.00 $240.00
Samuel Mills (ACT) $4,322.54 $54,305.44
Kyle Parker (IND) $2,604.73 $103.33
Victoria Short (FIX) $4,568.74 $8,178.93
Wayne Walker (PPF) $0.00 $14,633.00
John Watson (PPF) $0.00 $14,633.00
Source: Auckland Council[24]

Albany ward result

Albany ward[25][14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Fix Auckland Victoria Short 16,410 37.93 +8.52
PPF John Watson† 15,449 35.71 −4.72
PPF Wayne Walker† 14,885 34.41 −4.90
Fix Auckland Gary Brown 10,269 23.74 (new)
ACT Local Samuel Mills 7,771 17.96 (new)
Independent Dylan Davey 5,108 11.81 (new)
Independent Kyle Parker 4,977 11.51 (new)
Independent Callum Blair 3,172 7.33 −5.40
Independent John McCallum 1,372 3.17 (new)
Informal votes 105 0.24 +0.07
Blank votes 1,267 2.93 −3.11
Turnout 43,259 30.93 −7.63
Registered electors 139,858
Fix Auckland gain from PPF
PPF hold
† incumbent

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward

2025 Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward election
Turnout34,397 (28.52% Decrease 7.22 pp)[14]
 
Candidate Julie Fairey Christine Fletcher
Party City Vision C&R
Popular vote 15,962 15,425
Percentage 46.41% 44.84%
 
Candidate Jon Turner Mark Pervan
Party City Vision C&R
Popular vote 12,990 8,441
Percentage 37.76% 24.54%
     City Vision hold
     C&R hold
Councillors before election

Julie Fairey (CV)
Christine Fletcher (C&R)

 Elected Councillors

Julie Fairey (CV)
Christine Fletcher (C&R)

The Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward returned two councillors to the council.[15]

Candidates

Candidate[17] Photo Affiliation[a] Notes
Jacob Calvert None
Samuel Clarke Independent
Julie Fairey City Vision Councillor since 2022[26][21]
Christine Fletcher Communities & Residents Councillor since 2010[21]
Mark Pervan Communities & Residents Puketāpapa Local Board member[21]
Paul Sun Independent
Jon Turner City Vision Puketāpapa Local Board member[21] Green endorsed.[27]
Matt Zwartz None

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward result

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward[25][14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
City Vision Julie Fairey† 15,962 46.41 +6.87
C&R Christine Fletcher† 15,425 44.84 −1.81
City Vision Jon Turner 12,990 37.76 (new)
C&R Mark Pervan 8,441 24.54 (new)
Independent Paul Sun 5,060 14.71 (new)
Independent Matt Zwartz 2,607 7.58 (new)
Independent Samuel Clarke 2,047 5.95 (new)
Independent Jacob Calvert 1,457 4.24 (new)
Informal votes 56 0.16 +0.08
Blank votes 838 2.44 −2.71
Turnout 34,397 28.52 −7.22
Registered electors 120,589
City Vision hold
C&R hold
† incumbent

Franklin ward

2025 Franklin ward election
Turnout19,203 (32.24% Decrease 10.35 pp)[14]
 
Candidate Andy Baker Dene Green Les Thomas
Party Team Franklin ACT Local Independent
Popular vote 10,912 4,395 3,341
Percentage 56.82% 22.89% 17.40%
Councillor before election

Andy Baker (TF)

 Elected Councillor

Andy Baker (TF)

The Franklin ward returned one councillor to the council.[15]

Candidates

Candidate[17] Affiliation[a] Notes
Andy Baker Team Franklin Councillor since 2022[5][28]
Dene Green ACT Local Business owner. Also standing for the Franklin Local Board.[29][22]
Les Thomas Independent

Franklin ward result

Franklin ward[25][14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Team Franklin Andy Baker† 10,912 56.82 −1.57
ACT Local Dene Green 4,395 22.89 (new)
Independent Les Thomas 3,341 17.40 (new)
Informal votes 21 0.11 +0.07
Blank votes 534 2.78 −0.60
Turnout 19,203 32.24 −10.35
Registered electors 59,559
Team Franklin hold
† incumbent

Howick ward

2025 Howick ward election
Turnout32,474 (28.84% Decrease 6.89 pp)[14]
 
Candidate Bo Burns Maurice Williamson
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 12,038 11,535
Percentage 37.07% 35.52%
 
Candidate Paul Young Damian Light
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 9,615 7,873
Percentage 29.61% 24.24%
Councillors before election

Bo Burns (Ind)
Maurice Williamson (Ind)

 Elected Councillors

Bo Burns (Ind)
Maurice Williamson (Ind)

The Howick ward returned two councillors to the council.[15]

Candidates

Candidate[17] Photo Affiliation[a] Notes
Bo Burns None Howick Local Board deputy chairperson; owner of Times Media[30]
Ali Dahche ACT Local Business owner and infrastructure specialist[31][22]
Stephen Hill None
Barry Jensen None
Damian Light Independent Howick Local Board chairperson; former United Future party leader[32][33]
Leanne Seniloli None
Maurice Williamson Independent Councillor since 2022[5][34]
Paul Young Independent Former councillor from 2018 to 2022[35]

Howick ward result

Howick ward[25][14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Bo Burns 12,038 37.07 +6.70
Independent Maurice Williamson† 11,535 35.52 −2.92
Independent Paul Young 9,615 29.61 −1.78
Independent Damian Light 7,873 24.24 −1.73
Independent Barry Jensen 5,461 16.82 (new)
Independent Stephen Hill 4,736 14.58 (new)
ACT Local Ali Dahche 3,902 12.02 (new)
Independent Leanne Seniloli 2,947 9.07 (new)
Informal votes 108 0.33 0.00
Blank votes 642 1.98 −1.20
Turnout 32,474 28.84 −6.89
Registered electors 112,594
Independent gain from Independent
Independent hold
† incumbent

Manukau ward

2025 Manukau ward election
Turnout28,586 (25.28% Increase 1.03 pp)[14]
 
Candidate Alf Filipaina Lotu Fuli
Party Labour Labour
Popular vote 13,406 12,193
Percentage 46.90% 42.65%
 
Candidate Carol Ah-Voa Swanie Nelson
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 5,599 5,087
Percentage 19.59% 17.80%
Councillors before election

Alf Filipaina (Labour)
Lotu Fuli (Labour)

 Elected Councillors

Alf Filipaina (Labour)
Lotu Fuli (Labour)

The Manukau ward returned two councillors to the council.[15]

Candidates

Candidate[17] Photo Affiliation[a] Notes
Carol Ah-Voa None
Henrietta Devoe ACT Local Real estate agent[36][21][22]
Alf Filipaina Labour Councillor since 2010[37]
Lotu Fuli Labour Councillor since 2022[37]
Vicky Hau Fix Auckland Māngere Town Centre manager[38][6]
Christopher Hughes Independent
Luke Mealamu Fix Auckland Security firm owner, and brother of ex-All Black Keven Mealamu[38][6]
Swanie Nelson None Former Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board member for Labour (2019–2023)[39]
Malcolm Turner Communities & Residents [21]

Manukau ward result

Manukau ward[25][14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Alf Filipaina† 13,406 46.90 −15.86
Labour Lotu Fuli† 12,193 42.65 −13.36
Independent Carol Ah-Voa 5,599 19.59 (new)
Independent Swanie Nelson 5,087 17.80 (new)
Fix Auckland Luke Mealamu 4,422 15.47 (new)
Fix Auckland Vicky Hau 4,301 15.05 (new)
ACT Local Henriette Devoe 3,328 11.64 (new)
Independent Christopher Hughes 2,116 7.40 (new)
C&R Malcolm Turner 2,065 7.22 −24.70
Informal votes 74 0.26 +0.16
Blank votes 784 2.74 −2.30
Turnout 28,586 25.28 +1.03
Registered electors 113,082
Labour hold
Labour hold
† incumbent

Manurewa-Papakura ward

2025 Manurewa-Papakura ward election
Turnout27,087 (24.26% Decrease 2.23 pp)[14]
 
Candidate Daniel Newman Matt Winiata
Party MPAT MPAT
Popular vote 15,661 13,270
Percentage 57.82% 48.99%
 
Candidate Joseph Allan Angela Cunningham-Marino
Party Love MP Love MP
Popular vote 7,605 7,388
Percentage 28.08% 27.28%
Councillors before election

Daniel Newman (MPAT)
Angela Dalton (Ind)

 Elected Councillors

Daniel Newman (MPAT)
Matt Winiata (MPAT)

The Manurewa-Papakura ward returned two councillors to the council.[15]

Candidates

Candidate[17] Affiliation[a] Notes
Joseph Allan #LoveManurewaPapakura Manurewa Local Board Member
Glenn Archibald Independent
Angela Cunningham-Marino #LoveManurewaPapakura Manurewa Local Board Member
Karin Kirk Independent
Daniel Newman Manurewa-Papakura Action Team Councillor since 2016[40]
Matt Winiata Manurewa-Papakura Action Team Manurewa Local Board Chairperson
Tofa Winterstein None

Manurewa-Papakura ward result

Manurewa-Papakura ward[25][14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
MPAT Daniel Newman† 15,661 57.82 +2.57
MPAT Matt Winiata 13,270 48.99 (new)
Love MP Joseph Allan 7,605 28.08 (new)
Love MP Angela Cunningham-Marino 7,388 27.28 (new)
Independent Karin Kerr 2,754 10.17 −0.89
Independent Glenn Archibald 1,982 7.32 (new)
Independent Tofa Winterstein 1,741 6.43 (new)
Informal votes 45 0.17 +0.2
Blank votes 596 2.20 −1.16
Turnout 27,087 24.26 −2.23
Registered electors 111,636
MPAT hold
MPAT gain from Independent
† incumbent

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki ward

2025 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki ward election
Turnout14,769 (26.40% Decrease 5.86 pp)[14]
 
Candidate Josephine Bartley Tabetha Elliott
Party Labour C&R
Popular vote 7,818 3,567
Percentage 52.94% 24.15%
 
Candidate John Alcock Patrick O'Meara
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 1,590 850
Percentage 10.77% 5.76%
Councillor before election

Josephine Bartley (Labour)

 Elected Councillor

Josephine Bartley (Labour)

The Maungakiekie-Tamaki ward returned one councillor to the council.[15]

Candidates

Candidate[17] Photo Affiliation[a] Notes
John Alcock None Also ran for Mayor of Auckland
Josephine Bartley Labour Councillor since 2018[41]
Tabetha Elliott Communities & Residents Mount Wellington Licensing Trust Member[21]
Fa'afuhia Michael Fia Independent [41]
Patrick O'Meara Independent Perennial candidate

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki ward result

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki ward[25][14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Josephine Bartley† 7,818 52.94 +8.00
C&R Tabetha Elliott 3,567 24.15 (new)
Independent John Alcock 1,590 10.77 (new)
Independent Patrick O'Meara 850 5.76 (new)
Independent FaAfuhia Michael Fia 593 4.02 (new)
Informal votes 25 0.17 +0.02
Blank votes 326 2.21 −2.62
Turnout 14,769 26.40 −5.86
Registered electors 55,939
Labour hold
† incumbent

North Shore ward

2025 North Shore ward election
Turnout33,905 (31.03% Decrease 6.78 pp)[14]
 
Candidate Richard Hills John Watson
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 21,325 17,166
Percentage 62.90% 50.63%
 
Candidate Danielle Grant Helena Roza
Party Independent ACT Local
Popular vote 14,885 6,368
Percentage 37.12% 18.78%
Councillors before election

Richard Hills (Ind)
Chris Darby (Ind)

 Elected Councillors

Richard Hills (Ind)
John Gillon (Ind)

The North Shore ward returned two councillors to the council.[15]

Candidates

Candidate[17] Affiliation[a] Notes
Eric Chuah Independent Also ran for Mayor of Auckland
John Gillon Putting the North Shore First Kaipātiki Local Board chairperson[42][43]
Danielle Grant The Shore Choice Kaipātiki Local Board deputy chairperson[43]
Richard Hills Positive Leadership for the Shore Councillor since 2016[43]
Helena Roza ACT Local Business owner[44][22]

North Shore ward result

North Shore ward[25][14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Richard Hills† 21,325 62.90 +15.52
Independent John Gillon 17,166 50.63 (new)
Independent Danielle Grant 12,585 37.12 +1.26
ACT Local Helena Roza 6,368 18.78 (new)
Independent Eric Chuah 3,625 10.69 (new)
Informal votes 45 0.13 −0.01
Blank votes 471 1.39 −1.52
Turnout 33,905 31.03 −6.78
Registered electors 109,265
Independent hold
Independent gain from Independent
† incumbent

Ōrākei ward

2025 Ōrākei ward election
 
Candidate Desley Simpson
Party Fix Auckland
Popular vote Unopposed
Councillor before election

Desley Simpson (Ind)

 Elected Councillor

Desley Simpson (Fix)

The Ōrākei ward returned one councillor to the council.[15]

Candidates

Candidate[17] Photo Affiliation[a] Notes
Desley Simpson Fix Auckland[45] Incumbent councillor and deputy mayor[22]

Ōrākei ward result

Ōrākei ward[25][14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Fix Auckland Desley Simpson† elected unopposed
Registered electors 67,785
Fix Auckland gain from Independent
† incumbent

Rodney ward

2025 Rodney ward election
 
Candidate Greg Sayers
Party Independent
Popular vote Unopposed
Councillor before election

Greg Sayers (Ind)

 Elected Councillor

Greg Sayers (Ind)

The Rodney ward returned one councillor to the council.[15]

Candidates

Candidate[17] Photo Affiliation[a] Notes
Greg Sayers Independent Councillor since 2016

Rodney ward result

Rodney ward[25][14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Greg Sayers† elected unopposed
Registered electors 55,943
Independent hold
† incumbent

Waitākere ward

2025 Waitākere ward election
Turnout35,319 (27.98% Decrease 4.93 pp)[14]
 
Candidate Shane Henderson Ken Turner
Party Labour WestWards
Popular vote 14,589 9,073
Percentage 41.31% 25.69%
 
Candidate Linda Cooper Jess Rose
Party Independent FW
Popular vote 6,852 6,430
Percentage 19.40% 18.21%
Councillors before election

Shane Henderson (Labour)
Ken Turner (WW)

 Elected Councillors

Shane Henderson (Labour)
Ken Turner (WW)

The Waitākere ward returned two councillors to the council.[15]

Candidates

Candidate[17] Affiliation[a] Notes
Peter Chan Independent Henderson-Massey Local Board member
Linda Cooper None Former councillor from 2013 to 2022[46]
Michael Coote Independent Also ran for Mayor of Auckland
Jim Cornes Independent
Shane Henderson Labour Councillor since 2019[46][21]
Sunil Kaushal WestWards [47][46]
Seamus Lal None
Kay Luv None
Ingrid Papau Independent Henderson-Massey Local Board member
Jessica Rose Future West [46][48][21] Green endorsed[27]
Serge Roud None
Ken Turner WestWards Councillor since 2022[47][46][21]

Waitākere ward result

Waitākere ward[25][14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Shane Henderson† 14,589 41.31 −0.09
WestWards Ken Turner† 9,073 25.69 −10.98
Independent Linda Cooper 6,852 19.40 −15.62
FW Jess Rose 6,430 18.21 (new)
WestWards Sunil Kaushal 6,202 17.56 (new)
Independent Ingrid Papau 5,011 14.19 (new)
Independent Peter Chan 4,556 12.90 −7.62
Independent Jim Cornes 4,481 12.69 (new)
Independent Serge Roud 2,498 7.07 (new)
Independent Kay Luv 2,287 6.48 (new)
Independent Michael Coote 2,190 6.20 −0.18
Independent Seamus Lal 1,545 4.37 (new)
Informal votes 97 0.27 +0.12
Blank votes 688 1.95 −1.87
Turnout 35,319 27.98 −4.93
Registered electors 126,220
Labour hold
WestWards hold
† incumbent

Waitematā and Gulf ward

2025 Waitematā and Gulf ward election
Turnout21,675 (27.98% Decrease 11.47 pp)[14]
 
Candidate Mike Lee Patrick Reynolds
Party Independent City Vision
Popular vote 7,991 6,135
Percentage 36.87% 28.30%
 
Candidate Genevieve Sage Ian Loan
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 3,594 1,268
Percentage 16.58% 5.85%
Councillor before election

Mike Lee (Ind)

 Elected Councillor

Mike Lee (Ind)

The Waitematā and Gulf ward returned one councillor to the council.[15]

Candidates

Candidate[17] Photo Affiliation[a] Notes
Lester Bryant None
Mike Lee Auckland Independents Councillor from 2010 to 2019, and again since 2022
Ian Loan None
Selena Yanpei-Lu Renne None
Patrick Reynolds City Vision Deputy chair of the City Centre Advisory Panel[26]
Genevieve Sage Independent Waitematā Local Board chairperson

Waitematā and Gulf ward result

Waitematā and Gulf ward[25][14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Mike Lee† 7,991 36.87 −8.32
City Vision Patrick Reynolds 6,135 28.30 (new)
Independent Genevieve Sage 3,594 16.58 (new)
Independent Ian Loan 1,268 5.85 (new)
Independent Selena Renner 997 4.60 (new)
Independent Lester Bryant 735 3.39 (new)
Informal votes 37 0.17 +0.12
Blank votes 918 4.24 −2.89
Turnout 21,675 27.98 −11.47
Registered electors 63,542
Independent hold
† incumbent

Whau ward

2025 Whau ward election
Turnout15,166 (27.98% Decrease 5.75 pp)[14]
 
Candidate Sarah Paterson-Hamlin Craig Lord
Party Labour WestWards
Popular vote 5,171 3,376
Percentage 34.10% 22.26%
 
Candidate Anjana Iyer Paul Davie
Party Green Independent
Popular vote 1,922 1,882
Percentage 12.67% 12.41%
Councillor before election

Kerrin Leoni (Labour)

 Elected Councillor

Sarah Paterson-Hamlin (Labour)

The Whau ward returned one councillor to the council.[15]

Candidates

Candidate[17] Affiliation[a] Notes
Paul Davie Voice of the People Perennial candidate
Anjana Iyer Green Designer. Also ran for the Whau Local Board.[49]
Craig Lord Westwards Mayoral candidate in 2019 and 2022[47][46]
Morgan Luxton None
Sarah Paterson-Hamlin Labour Whau Local Board member[46]
Bruce Xu Independent

Whau ward result

Whau ward[25][14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Sarah Paterson-Hamlin 5,171 34.10 (new)
WestWards Craig Lord 3,376 22.26 (new)
Green Anjana Iyer 1,922 12.67 (new)
Independent Paul Davie 1,882 12.41 (new)
Independent Morgan Luxton 1,301 8.58 (new)
Independent Bruce Xu 955 6.30 (new)
Informal votes 30 0.20 +0.16
Blank votes 529 3.49 +5.16
Turnout 15,166 25.73 −5.75
Registered electors 58,941
Labour hold

Local boards

Elections were also held for the 21 local boards in Auckland.[50][51]

This section is an excerpt from 2025 Auckland local board elections § Affiliation of board members by local board.[edit]
Local board Seats Board members Details Refs
2022 Elected
Albert-Eden 8 Communities and Residents 4 City Vision 5 Details [52]
City Vision 4 Communities and Residents 3
Aotea / Great Barrier 5 Independent 5 Independent 5 Details
Devonport-Takapuna 6 A Fresh Approach 4 A Fresh Approach 2 Details
Communities and Residents 2 Communities and Residents 2
Independent 2
Franklin 9 Team Franklin 8 Team Franklin 8 Details
Independent 1 Independent 1
Henderson-Massey 8 Labour 5 Labour 6 Details
Independent 3 WestWards 1
Independent 1
Hibiscus and Bays 8 Coast People 3 Backing the Bays 4 Details
Backing the Bays 3 Coast Community 2
Independent Locals 1 Coast People 2
Team Coast 1
Howick 11 #weknow 4 Independent 3 Details
Practical not Political 2 Communities and Residents 3
Communities and Residents 2 #weknowhowick 2
Independent 1 Healthy and Happy 2
Practical Not Political 1
Kaipātiki 8 Shore Action 8 Shore Action 7 Details
Independent 1
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu 7 Labour 7 Labour 7 Details
Manurewa 8 Manurewa Action Team 5 Manurewa Action Team 7 Details
#LoveManurewa 3 #LoveManurewa 1
Maungakiekie-Tāmaki 7 Labour 4 Communities and Residents 4 Details
Communities and Residents 3 Labour 3
Ōrākei 7 Communities and Residents 7 Communities and Residents 6 Details
ACT Local 1
Ōtara-Papatoetoe 7 Labour 5 vacant[b] 4 Details
Independently Papatoetoe 1 Labour 3
Independent 1
Papakura 6 Papakura Action Team 6 Papakura Action Team 6 Details
Puketāpapa 6 Communities and Residents 4 Communities and Residents 4 Details
Roskill Community Voice 2 City Vision 2
Rodney 9 Rodney First 5 Independent 9 Details
Independent 3
Upper Harbour 6 Living Upper Harbour 3 Living Upper Harbour 4 Details
Independent 3 Independent 2
Waiheke 5 Independent 5 Independent 5 Details
Waitākere Ranges 6 Future West 4 Future West 5 Details
WestWards 2 WestWards 1
Waitematā 7 Communities and Residents 4 City Vision 5 Details
City Vision 3 Communities and Residents 2
Whau 7 Labour 5 Labour 4 Details
Independent 2 Independent 3
All 21 local boards 151

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 A candidate may leave their affiliation blank, run as an independent, or run with an affiliation to an organisation, local body ticket or political party. Auckland Council does not allow election slogans to be used for the affiliation.[18]
  2. ↑ See 2026 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board by-election for further info.

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