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Franklin Ward
The Franklin Ward is the southernmost ward on the Auckland Council. The Franklin ward has one local board, also called Franklin; the Franklin Local Board has three subdivisions - Wairoa, Pukekohe and Waiuku. Franklin is currently represented by Andy Baker. Demographics Franklin ward covers and had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km2. Franklin ward had a population of 74,838 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 9,519 people (14.6%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 16,233 people (27.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 25,359 households, comprising 37,155 males and 37,683 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.99 males per female. The median age was 40.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 15,765 people (21.1%) aged under 15 years, 12,882 (17.2%) aged 15 to 29, 34,896 (46.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 11,295 (15.1%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 82.0% European/Pākehā, 15.0% Māori, 5.4% Pacific peoples, 8 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wards Of Auckland
Auckland Council ( mi, Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau) is the local government council for the Auckland Region in New Zealand. It is a territorial authority that has the responsibilities, duties and powers of a regional council and so is a unitary authority, according to the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009, which established the council. The governing body consists of a mayor and 20 councillors, elected from 13 wards. There are also 149 members of 21 local boards who make decisions on matters local to their communities. It is the largest council in Oceania, with a $3 billion annual budget, $29 billion of ratepayer equity, and 9,870 full-time staff as of 30 June 2016. The council began operating on 1 November 2010, combining the functions of the previous regional council and the region's seven city and district councils into one "super council" or "super city". The council was established by a number of Acts of Parliament, and an Auckland Transition Agency, also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islam In New Zealand
Islam in New Zealand is a religious affiliation representing about 1.3% of the total population. Small numbers of Muslim immigrants from South Asia and eastern Europe settled in New Zealand from the early 1900s until the 1960s. Large-scale Muslim immigration began in the 1970s with the arrival of Fiji Indians, followed in the 1990s by refugees from various war-torn countries. The first Islamic centre in New Zealand opened in 1959 and there are now several mosques and two Islamic schools. The majority of Muslims in New Zealand are Sunni, with significant Shia and Ahmadiyya minorities. The Ahmadiyya Community has translated the Qur'an into the Māori language. History Early migration, 19th century The earliest Muslim presence in New Zealand dates back to the late 19th century. The first Muslims in New Zealand were an Indian family who settled in Cashmere, Christchurch, in the 1850s. The 1874 government census reported 15 Chinese Muslim gold diggers working in the Dunstan gold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Auckland Local Elections
The 2022 Auckland local elections took place between September and October 2022 by postal vote as part of nation-wide local elections. The elections were the fifth since the merger of seven councils into the Auckland Council, which is composed of the mayor and 20 councillors, and 149 members of 21 local boards. Thirty-five members of 5 licensing trusts were also elected. Mayoral election The incumbent mayor, Phil Goff, did not stand for re-election. Wayne Brown was elected mayor. Governing body elections Twenty members were elected to the Auckland Council, across thirteen wards, using the first past the post vote system. The final candidate list was released on 16 August. Provisional results were announced on 8 October. Preliminary results were released on 9 October. Official and final results were released on 15 October. Rodney ward (1) Incumbent Greg Sayers was re-elected. Albany ward (2) Incumbents Walker and Watson were re-elected. North Shore ward (2) Incumbents ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuff
Stuff, stuffed, and stuffing may refer to: *Physical matter *General, unspecific things, or entities Arts, media, and entertainment Books *''Stuff'' (1997), a novel by Joseph Connolly (author), Joseph Connolly *''Stuff'' (2005), a book by Jeremy Strong (author), Jeremy Strong Fictional character *A flying creature in the video game ''Kya: Dark Lineage'' Film *''The Stuff'', a 1985 horror/comedy film by Larry Cohen *Stuff (film), ''Stuff'' (film), a 1993 documentary about John Frusciante's life Illustration *Henry Wright (artist), Henry Wright (1849–1937), worked for ''Vanity Fair'' under the pseudonym "Stuff" Music *Stuff (Holly McNarland album), ''Stuff'' (Holly McNarland album), 1997 *Stuff (band), a 1970s-1980s fusion/rhythm and blues music group **Stuff (Stuff album), ''Stuff'' (Stuff album) *''Stuff'', a 1992 album by Bill Wyman *Stuff (song), "Stuff" (song), a 2000 single by Diamond Rio from the album ''One More Day'' *Stuff (Eleanor McEvoy album), ''Stuff'' (Eleanor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Auckland Local Elections
The 2019 Auckland local elections took place between September and October 2019 by postal vote as part of nation-wide local elections. The elections were the fourth since the merger of seven councils into the Auckland Council, which is composed of the mayor and 20 councillors, and 149 members of 21 local boards. Twenty-one district health board members and 41 licensing trust members were also elected. Mayoral election The incumbent mayor, Phil Goff, sought a second term and was re-elected ahead of second highest polling candidate John Tamihere. Governing body elections Twenty members were elected to the Auckland Council, across thirteen wards, using the first past the post vote system. The Auckland Future ticket, holding four local body seats since 2016, announced in March 2019 that it would not field candidates. Mike Lee, sitting councillor for Waitemata and Gulf ward, announced in late-June 2019 that he would run again. The City Vision ticket, which had endorsed Lee since ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Auckland Mayoral Election
An election was held for the Mayor of Auckland in September and October 2016, closing on 8 October, as part of the 2016 Auckland local government elections. Phil Goff was elected. Background Len Brown, previously the Mayor of Manukau City, was elected to three-year terms as Mayor of Auckland in 2010 and 2013, following the merger of several councils, including Manukau City Council, to form Auckland Council in 2010. He did not stand in 2016. Candidates *Mario Alupis. *Aileen Austin (Independent). *Penny Bright (Independent), activist and 2013 mayoral candidate. *Patrick Brown (Communist League). *Tricia Cheel (STOP). *Victoria Crone (Independent), New Zealand managing director of Xero; announced candidacy on 14 December 2015. *Phil Goff (Independent), Labour MP for Mount Roskill; announced candidacy on 22 November 2015. *David Hay (Independent), former Green parliamentary candidate for Rodney and Epsom and former policy analyst for Manukau City and Auckland Council; annou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Goff
Philip Bruce Goff (born 22 June 1953) is a New Zealand politician. He was a member of the New Zealand Parliament from 1981 to 1990 and again from 1993 to 2016. He served as leader of the Labour Party and leader of the Opposition between 11 November 2008 and 13 December 2011. During the Fifth Labour Government, in office from 1999 to 2008, Goff was a senior minister in a number of portfolios, including Minister of Justice, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Minister of Defence, and Associate Minister of Finance. Goff was elected mayor of Auckland in 2016, and served two terms, before retiring in 2022. He will become New Zealand's high commissioner to the United Kingdom in January 2023. Early life Goff was born and raised in Auckland. His family was very poor, and his father wanted Goff to enter the workforce immediately after finishing high school. Goff, however, wished to attend university, a decision that caused him to leave home when only sixteen years old. By worki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deputy Mayor Of Auckland
The Mayor of Auckland is the directly elected head of the Auckland Council, the local government authority for the Auckland Region in New Zealand, which it controls as a unitary authority. The position exists since October 2010 after the amalgamation of various territorial authorities. The mayor is supported by a deputy mayor. Background The position was first filled by election on 9 October 2010 for the establishment of the Auckland Council on 1 November 2010. The Council replaced seven territorial authority councils, including the Auckland City Council, and also the Auckland Regional Council. Before 2010, "Mayor of Auckland" was an informal term applied to the Mayor of Auckland City, head of the Auckland City Council. Until October 2013, when new mayoral powers set out in the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2012 came into effect, the Mayor of Auckland had more powers compared to other mayors in New Zealand. Role of mayor The mayor has the powers to establish their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Auckland Local Elections
The 2016 Auckland local elections took place between September and October 2016 by postal vote. The elections were the third since the merger of seven councils into the Auckland Council, which is composed of the mayor and 20 councillors, and 149 members of 21 local boards. Twenty-one district health board members and 41 licensing trust members were also elected. Mayoral election Incumbent Len Brown, the only Mayor of Auckland since the position was created, did not contest the mayoralty. New Zealand Labour Party MP for Mount Roskill Phil Goff was elected mayor of Auckland. Governing body elections 20 members were elected to the Auckland Council, across thirteen wards. There were 74 nominations and only one of the 13 wards was uncontested. Rodney (1) The incumbent was Penny Webster. She was defeated by Greg Sayers. Albany (2) The incumbents Wayne Walker and John Watson were both elected to council for another term. North Shore (2) The incumbents were Chris Darby a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Cashmore (politician)
Bill Cashmore is a New Zealand local government politician, the former deputy mayor of Auckland, and represented the Franklin ward on the Auckland Council from 2013 to 2022. He retired following the 2022 local elections. Personal life Educated at Orere School and King's College, Cashmore with his father and brother on their family farm until taking over as owner and manager in 1989. He is married to Lynnette Cashmore and has two sons. Political career Cashmore's political career began when he was elected as a member of the Clevedon community board in 1991. He would go on to become the Chairman between 1992 and 1994. Between 1994 and 2000 he was a member of the Auckland Regional Council Environmental Management Committee and in 2009 and 2010 he was a member of the Auckland Regional Council Rural Liaison group. In 2010 he became the Federated Farmers executive for the Auckland Province and a representative to the Animal health board. He is a member of the New Zealand Nationa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Auckland Local Elections
The 2013 Auckland local elections took place between 20 September and 12 October and were conducted by postal vote. The elections were the second since the merger of seven councils into the Auckland Council, which is composed of the mayor and 20 councillors, and 149 members of 21 local boards. Twenty-one district health board members and 41 licensing trust members were also elected. The previous elections were in 2010. Early (not final) voting figures are below. The overall effect of the election was a shift of the Auckland Council to the right. Mayoral election Incumbent Len Brown was re-elected. Council ward elections 20 members were elected to governing body of the Auckland Council across thirteen wards. Rodney (1) Albany (2) North Shore (2) Waitakere (2) Waitemata and Gulf (1) Whau (1) Albert-Eden-Roskill (2) Maungakiekie-Tamaki (1) Manukau (2) Manurewa-Papakura (2) Franklin (1) Ōrākei (1) Howick (2) Local b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Communities And Residents
Communities and Residents (C&R) is a right-leaning local body ticket in Auckland, New Zealand. It was formed in 1938 as Citizens & Ratepayers, with a view to controlling the Auckland City Council and preventing left-leaning Labour Party control. It controlled the council most of the time from World War II until the council was merged into the Auckland Council in 2010. It changed its name from "Citizens & Ratepayers" to "Communities and Residents" in 2012. History The Citizens & Ratepayers Association was formed in 1938. It was formed with the intention to "secure the return of the best possible types of candidate to the Auckland City Council, Harbour Board, Hospital Board and Electric Power Board". It also intended to "preserve local government in all its then present forms, protecting it from any influence and interference of party politics". During the period 1938–1998, the Auckland City Council was under the control of C&R except for three years from 1953 to 1956. C&R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
