From 9 September to 11 October, it’s your time to shine! The folks you pick in the 2025 local elections are the real movers and shakers in your everyday life—more than any other politicians.
- They influence how much homeowners pay in rates.
- They’re the ones who say when roads are repaired.
- They’re in charge of rubbish collection.
- They plan where new parks and hangouts pop up.
- And they have huge influence over how easy it is to get around your area by bike.
Why bother voting?
Auckland Council and local boards across the region are the mastermind behind public transport and street design, tackling local environmental challenges, and green-lighting new developments in your hood.
These aren’t far-off policies; they hit home, affecting your street, daily commute, and neighbourhood vibe.
Your vote packs a punch! Whether you want to see cycleways improved, more climate action, safer streets, or just better local perks, casting your vote is the way to shape the place you live, work, and spend time with family and friends.
Don’t let others have all the fun—make sure your voice is loud and clear!
How to make sure everyone votes
Vote, Actually is a new service that is being trialled to support Auckland residents to vote in the upcoming 2025 Auckland Council elections. It’s a simple service, with a simple objective – to help you ensure your voice is heard at the 2025 Auckland Council elections.
It does this by:
- Pointing you towards the simple action that you can take today that will help you vote – whether that is checking your enrolment details, looking through the candidate profiles or finding out where and how you can vote
- Sending you simple email and txt prompts at appropriate times
Bike Auckland has partnered with the designers of Vote Actually to provide the service to everyone who rides a bike – and those who’d love to give it a try.
Get free txt reminders to ensure your voice is heard at the 2025 Auckland Council election. Make sure your friends and family sign up too!
Let’s get everyone voting in these local elections. Who else could you share this page with? Democracy is better with us all in it.
This article relates to our ongoing campaign: Bikeable Auckland
