This consultation on introducing Māori seats for Auckland Council closed on Sunday 24 September 2023. Thank you for having your say.

We received a total of 11,855 submissions.

Key feedback themes 

The main feedback themes included:

• equity/equality 
• democracy.

Both themes included both those that support and oppose Māori seats. 

Decision on Māori seats for Auckland Council 

After consideration of the feedback received, the Governing Body has decided not to introduce Māori seats to Auckland Council for the 2025 local elections.

Read the feedback summary report 

What happens next 

Now that a decision on Māori seats has been made, we will begin a representation review for the 2025 local elections.

This review will address the total number of councillors for the region and the way they are elected.

We have to do a representation review every six years.

The next review is in 2024, whether Māori seats are introduced or not. 

 See How we ensure all Aucklanders are represented for more information.