NZ Local Elections 2025

Mayor of Auckland

The Auckland Mayor leads the governing body of Auckland Council. The mayor’s job is to promote a vision for Auckland and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Auckland Council mayoral election. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Auckland Council mayoral election.

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Kerrin Bianca Melinda Leoni

Kerrin Bianca Melinda Leoni

Eric Boon Leong Chuah

Eric Boon Leong Chuah

Independent

Peter Wakeman

Peter Wakeman

Independent

Simon Stam

Simon Stam

Independent

Michael Coote

Michael Coote

Independent

Wayne Brown

Wayne Brown

Fix Auckland

Jason Pieterse

Jason Pieterse

John Ronald Alcock

John Ronald Alcock

Rob McNeil

Rob McNeil

Animal Justice Party Aotearoa NZ

Denise Widdison

Denise Widdison

Independent

Ted Johnston

Ted Johnston

Independent

Ryan Earl Pausina

Ryan Earl Pausina

Kerrin Bianca Melinda Leoni

Whau Ward Councillor

Kerrin Bianca Melinda Leoni

Whau Ward Councillor

Why I'm standing

Auckland needs a new leader who stands up, is accessible, hardworking and accountable in planning for future generations. Ready to tackle big issues including traffic congestion, transport, water infrastructure, affordable housing, homelessness and cost of living. Will work hard keeping rates below double digits. Brings business experience in property investment. Qualified economist and community leader. Policies will future-proof Auckland as a greener, safer, more liveable region for all.

About me

I've served on council for six years as local board deputy chair and Whau ward councillor. I am the deputy chair of the council-controlled organisation committee and have oversight of Auckland's critical infrastructure and economic development arms. Bring business experience in property investment and running my own consultancy in the UK. I'm a qualified economist and community leader.

My priorities

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Current role

Whau Ward Councillor

Residence

Avondale

Age

45

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Why I'm standing

Auckland needs a new leader who stands up, is accessible, hardworking and accountable in planning for future generations. Ready to tackle big issues including traffic congestion, transport, water infrastructure, affordable housing, homelessness and cost of living. Will work hard keeping rates below double digits. Brings business experience in property investment. Qualified economist and community leader. Policies will future-proof Auckland as a greener, safer, more liveable region for all.

About me

I've served on council for six years as local board deputy chair and Whau ward councillor. I am the deputy chair of the council-controlled organisation committee and have oversight of Auckland's critical infrastructure and economic development arms. Bring business experience in property investment and running my own consultancy in the UK. I'm a qualified economist and community leader.

My priorities

No response

Current role

Whau Ward Councillor

Residence

Avondale

Age

45

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