Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect in ‘Stephen Berry’s Guide to Auckland Local Elections’, starting with Albany tomorrow.

Running for Rodney Local Board – a team of Independents.

How is that possible? It’s not. You’re either an Independent or you’re on a ticket.

Using the Electoral Commission’s Stickman to guide voters to vote for you is ILLEGAL! Not using an authorisation statement is ILLEGAL!

BTW…local boards don’t control rubbish or water or sewerage. In fact, Rodney doesn’t have a council-controlled rubbish collection at all.

Now I know local government can be confusing and it’s hard to get it right if you’re a newbie. But Steven Garner is not new. He has been on Rodney Local Board previously and he was crap. 

(More to come during the full review of Rodney ward)  

My rating…

Steven Garner -Independents 

Stephen Berry is compiling this guide on the Auckland Local Body elections as an independent commentator. His recommendations are based on his own research and are not on behalf of any organisation. Previously,...