As the Auckland Council elections enter the final few days, voters face a choice between City Vision’s positive, policy-forward vision for a thriving, inclusive and liveable Auckland, and a fear-mongering campaign from the National Party-aligned C&R dictated by the coalition government’s agenda to slash local government services.

Albert-Eden Local Board’s Deputy Chair Margi Watson reflects on flooding, the Point Chevalier library closure, and the mahi ahead to step up climate action, fulfil our new transport responsibilities wisely, and secure the open space and facilities that our growing population needs.

Jon Turner reflects on the highlights of the 2022-2025 term, from bus, bike and footpath improvements to ecological restoration and community events.

Waitematā Local Board member Alex Bonham reflects on the challenges and achievents of the past term, and the opportunities for the next term.

Liv Roe and Julia Maskill are retiring from the Albert-Eden Local Board at the 2025 election. In their valedictory speeches, they reflect on leadership, humility and making good decisions for future generations.

On 24 September 2025 Auckland Councillors voted to withdraw Plan Change 78 and take its replacement, Plan Change 120, to the next stage. Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Councillor Julie Fairey voted for the change. 

Bobby reflects on diversity, community and problem-solving in his valedictory address to the Puketāpapa Local Board.

Waitematā Local Board member Anahera Rawiri reflects on her first term and the legacy of the Tuku Whenua gift of 18th September.

Richard Northey reflects on the successes of his career in local government, and on what remains to do to achieve equity, social fairness and full opportunity for all.

There’s a lot of discussion and information flying around ahead of Council’s decision on 24 September whether to proceed with Plan Change 78 or replace it with the new draft proposal. Julie Fairey explains in this post how we got here, how the new proposal differs, and where to next, and will host a webinar with Q&A on Monday 15 September.

We keep being told by the current government and their allies that the work of local government is ’rates’, rubbish’ and ‘roads’.

Really? Is that all that we citizens expect? Or want? What kind of environment will we have if we ignore the many other needs of our living communities that make Auckland a really great place to live, work and enjoy life?  

Retiring local board member Richard Northey shares his history of Auckland local politics and why voting for City Vision in the isthmus wards. and for other progressive groupings in the North, West and South, really matters in the 2025 elections.

Connor Sharp explains why only City Vision can help the City Centre fulfil its potential.

Where you can drop your voting papers off in the City Vision rohe

If you need to update your enrolment, or your voting papers haven’t arrived by 22 September, you can still have your say. Cast a special vote a these locations and pop-up events throughout the voting period.

With voting papers for the 2025 local elections being posted out from today, Aucklanders have a clear choice between candidates who have a positive vision for Auckland and will work to make it reality, and candidates who will hold it back.

City Vision held a meeting on Epsom Campus. Files from the meeting are available here.

City Vision welcomed the legislation for Auckland Transport reform announced today, but cautioned that the changes mean voters face a choice this election between evidence-based policy and a failed 20th-century approach, exemplified by C&R elected members, that will only worsen congestion. 

This local election there is a clear choice between voting for policies that will make congestion worse or policies that make for a functioning transport system. City Vision is committed to safe, efficient transport for all Aucklanders.

City Vision believes that the core purpose of government, whether central or local, is the wellbeing of our communities. Submit now to oppose the coalition government’s attack on localism and community wellbeing.