Learn about what Auckland Council does and what local elections and democracy mean for the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau. Our learning resources and activities are grouped into four modules, each with downloadable lessons and online resources.
Get an overview of Auckland Council, understand what makes our structure unique, learn the difference between central and local government and how we ensure elected members know how their communities feel.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Auckland Council - teacher and student resources
Lesson 1: Introduction to Auckland Council - web content
Find out how Māori are represented at Auckland Council, see examples of co-governance in action, learn about Houkura (Independent Māori Statutory Board) and the Tāmaki Makaurau Mana Whenua Forum.
Lesson 2: Co-governance and our relationship with Māori - teacher and student
Lesson 2: Co-governance and our relationship with Māori - web content
Active participation in elections is all about being directly involved in the democratic process, whether it's by voting, attending and speaking at public meetings, making submissions and more.
Lesson 3: What is active participation - teacher and student resources
Lesson 3: What is active participation - web content
The election process explained, including the difference between local and general elections and how the process works. This module also examines why you should vote and how representation works.
Lesson 4: Elections and representation - teacher and student resources
Lesson 4: Elections and representation - web content
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