Stephen Berry
Stephen Berry is compiling this guide on the Auckland Local Body elections as an independent commentator. His recommendations are based on his own research and are not on behalf of any organisation. P
In Conclusion: An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections
2019 was the third consecutive local body election in which I have compiled a voting guide. In 2013, it was a couple of pages knocked together, with a considerable amount of self-interest invested into it. The Affordable City nationwide local body ticket – Affordable Auckland in our case – had three
Portage Licensing Trust: An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections
Portage Licensing Trust For the Licensing Trust elections, I think we need a revamp for the rating system RATINGS GUIDE: It’s going to be a different approach to the candidates for Portage Licensing Trust. Due to the unique situation in these Trust elections, my recommendations are based on whether
Waitakere Licensing Trust: An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections
Waitakere Licensing Trust For the Licensing Trust elections, I think we need a revamp for the rating system RATINGS GUIDE: It’s going to be a different approach to the candidates for Waitakere Licensing Trust. Due to the unique situation in these Trust elections, my recommendations are based on whether
Whau Ward: An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections
RATINGS GUIDE: $ to $$$$$ with $ being a leftist trougher and $$$$$ being small government dynamo For some, however, a clown is more appropriate. More than one may be awarded. Whau Ward It’s been a wild ride, but now we approach the final ward contest. There are 5 candidates contesting the Whau
Waitemata & Gulf Ward: An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections
RATINGS GUIDE: $ to $$$$$ with $ being a leftist trougher and $$$$$ being small government dynamo For some, however, a clown is more appropriate. More than one may be awarded. Waitemata & Gulf Ward Waitemata & Gulf is one of the smaller Council wards, stretching from Western Springs in the west, stopping at
Waitakere Ward: An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections
RATINGS GUIDE: $ to $$$$$ with $ being a leftist trougher and $$$$$ being small government dynamo For some, however, a clown is more appropriate. More than one may be awarded. Waitakere Ward Waitakere voter turnout is about the same as other parts of Auckland: 23% down on 2016. Penny Hulse has stepped down
Rodney Local Board (Warkworth Subdivision): An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections
RATINGS GUIDE: $ to $$$$$ with $ being a leftist trougher and $$$$$ being small government dynamo For some, however, a clown is more appropriate. More than one may be awarded. Rodney Local Board (Warkworth Subdivision) As of October 3, voter turnout is 23% down on 2016 which is an improvement on October 2.
Rodney Local Board: An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections
RATINGS GUIDE: $ to $$$$$ with $ being a leftist trougher and $$$$$ being small government dynamo For some, however, a clown is more appropriate. More than one may be awarded. Rodney Ward As of writing, turnout is 25% lower than 2016. Kumeu is 29% behind while Warkworth is 2.1% up on 2016.
Orakei Local Board: An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections
RATINGS GUIDE: $ to $$$$$ with $ being a leftist trougher and $$$$$ being small government dynamo For some, however, a clown is more appropriate. More than one may be awarded. Orakei Local Board As of writing on Tuesday October 1, 2019 turnout is 30% lower than 2016. Orakei Local Board is 23.7%
Orakei Ward: An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections
RATINGS GUIDE: $ to $$$$$ with $ being a leftist trougher and $$$$$ being small government dynamo For some, however, a clown is more appropriate. More than one may be awarded. Orakei Ward I’ve lived in this area for several years, in Remuera and Meadowbank for 3 years before moving over to the
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board RATINGS GUIDE: $ to $$$$$ with $ being a leftist trougher and $$$$$ being small government dynamo For some, however, a clown is more appropriate. More than one may be awarded. It’s quite incredible to watch the percentage of votes being returned compared to previous elections. This article will
Auckland Mayoralty: An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections
Auckland Mayoralty RATINGS GUIDE: $ to $$$$$ with $ being a leftist trougher and $$$$$ being small government dynamo For some, however, a clown is more appropriate. More than one may be awarded. I had initially planned to complete all the ward contests before moving on to the Auckland Mayoralty, but that meant it
North Shore Ward: An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections
North Shore ward RATINGS GUIDE: $ to $$$$$ with $ being a leftist trougher and $$$$$ being small government dynamo. For some, however, a clown is more appropriate. More than one may be awarded. This is going to be a tough one. When you look through the options you’ll see why. I suppose
Maungakiekie-Tamaki ward: An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections
Maungakiekie-Tamaki ward RATINGS GUIDE: $ to $$$$$ with $ being a leftist trougher and $$$$$ being small government dynamo For some, however, a clown is more appropriate. More than one may be awarded. There are four candidates standing for one position in this Council ward. Josephine Bartley – Labour $$ Bartley was elected in the