Election News

Mayor Webster romps home in Rodney

Six sitting members of Rodney District Council have been elected to office in the new Auckland Council, under the Mayoralty of Len Brown.

At the Ward level, Michael Goudie and Wayne Walker will represent Albany, and Rodney Mayor Penny Webster will represent Rodney Ward.

Election Day Updates

As results in the local government elections rolled in, successful Rodney and Albany ward candidates celebrated their win at the polls. Local Matters talked to the candidates live on election day.

Progress Results

The progressive results were announced between 1pm and 2pm today - October 9. Preliminary results will be announced between 7pm-9pm. The final results will be declared next week. Click on the links below for Progress results

Results: Rodney Ward and Local Board
Results: Albany Ward and Hibiscus & Bays Local Board

Pre-Election Stories

Candidates face the voters at Snells

Rodney’s Ward and Board candidates made a pitch for votes at a meeting in Snells Beach last month. Jointly organised by Greypower and Snells Beach Residents & Ratepayers, the meeting provided one of the few forums for people to hear and question all the candidates together.

Little enthusiasm for election

If a recent street poll is any indication, voters in the Mahurangi area are feeling disinterested and confused about the current Local Government election, which closes on October 9 at 12 noon. Mahurangi Matters polled voters at Snells Beach, Matakana, Wellsford and Warkworth, a week after voting started on September 18.

Public service members quiz candidates on privatisation

The Public Service Association (PSA) has launched a new website for its members and the public to help people make an informed choice when voting in local body elections.

Little vision from candidates for Auckland Council

There were few surprises from mayoral rivals Len Brown and John Banks when they faced voters at the Orewa College Arts & Events Centre in September.

Candidates line-up for historic poll

The reorganisation of Auckland’s local governance structure, which started with the appointment of a Royal Commission in 2008, will culminate when voters go to the polls between September 17 and October 9.

In total, 542 candidates are contesting the 170 vacancies on the new Auckland supercity – 23 for mayor, 100 for council and 419 for the local boards. In Rodney, there are four candidates for the Rodney Ward and 21 for the Rodney Local Board.

Rodney Ward candidates

The Rodney Ward will be represented by one councillor.  Some of the candidates are well-known campaigners such as Rodney Mayor Penny Webster and Auckland Regional Council councillor Christine Rose. For others, such as Tom Ashton and Vince Pereira, this is their first foray into politics.

Albany Ward candidates

The Albany Ward will be represented by two councillors on the Council. The Ward also includes two subdivisions - Hibiscus & Bays and Upper Harbour. The candidates for the Albany Ward and Hibiscus & Bays subdivision are listed here. Profiles will be added in mid-September.

Mayoral candidates debate

Hibiscus Matters has talked to some of the mayoral candidates about their views on local issues and published the responses.

More stories

• Rodney Local Board candidates - Warkworth Subdivision
• Hibiscus & Bays Local Board candidates - Hibiscus Coast division
• Waitemata District Health Board - Paddy Sullivan
• First nominee for local board
• Mayoral hopeful kicks off campaign in Wellsford
• Council candidates in starting blocks
• Warkworth candidates declare their hands
• Mayoral debate in Orewa
• Mayoral candidate shares his vision on Local Boards
• Key election dates
• Board candidates talk the talk
• Hibiscus Coast voters assess the options