Local body politics 101

Desley Simpson, Councillor for Ōrākei Ward, Auckland

The voter turnout in the Auckland local body elections is often dismal. In one year a Mayor was voted in with just 16% of the vote. Desley Simpson, Councillor for Ōrākei Ward unpacks the roles of the Council’s elected representatives and has a strong message for Auckland ratepayers.

24 September 2022, 2.4k views