The Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward is an Auckland Council ward which elects two councillors and covers the Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa Local Boards. Currently the councillors are Christine Fletcher and Julie Fairey. Prior to 2019, this ward was known as the Albert-Eden-Roskill Ward.[3]
Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Island | North Island |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Area | |
| • Land | 47.06 km2 (18.17 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024)[2] | |
• Total | 168,400 |
Demographics
editAlbert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward covers 47.06 km2 (18.17 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 168,400 as of June 2024, with a population density of 3,578 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 141,780 | — |
| 2013 | 147,633 | +0.58% |
| 2018 | 156,177 | +1.13% |
| Source: [4] | ||
Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward (then called Albert-Eden-Roskill) had a population of 156,177 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 8,544 people (5.8%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 14,397 people (10.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 49,356 households, comprising 77,505 males and 78,672 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.99 males per female. The median age was 34.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 26,808 people (17.2%) aged under 15 years, 40,662 (26.0%) aged 15 to 29, 71,751 (45.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 16,959 (10.9%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 50.1% European/Pākehā, 6.7% Māori, 10.5% Pacific peoples, 38.3% Asian, and 4.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 45.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 43.7% had no religion, 33.0% were Christian, 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs, 9.1% were Hindu, 4.4% were Muslim, 2.4% were Buddhist and 2.6% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 51,648 (39.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 12,366 (9.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $35,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 28,299 people (21.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 67,830 (52.4%) people were employed full-time, 18,927 (14.6%) were part-time, and 5,004 (3.9%) were unemployed.[4]
Councillors
edit| Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward councillors of Auckland | |
|---|---|
| Term length | Three years |
| Inaugural holder | Christine Fletcher Cathy Casey |
| Formation | 1 November 2010 |
| Website | www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz |
| Election | Councillors elected | Affiliation | Votes | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | Christine Fletcher | Citizens & Ratepayers | 20,777 | |
| 2 | Cathy Casey | City Vision | 15,087 | ||
| 2013 | 1 | Christine Fletcher | Communities and Residents | 17,939 | |
| 2 | Cathy Casey | City Vision | 16,545 | ||
| 2016[5] | 1 | Cathy Casey | City Vision | 19,256[6] | |
| 2 | Christine Fletcher | Communities and Residents | 16,925[6] | ||
| 2019 | 1 | Christine Fletcher | Communities and Residents | 20239[7] | |
| 2 | Cathy Casey | City Vision | 19255[7] | ||
| 2022 | 1 | Christine Fletcher | Communities and Residents | 20021[8] | |
| 2 | Julie Fairey | City Vision | 16966[8] |
Election results
editElection results for the Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward (Albert-Eden-Roskill Ward until 2019):
| Name | Affiliation | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christine Fletcher | Communities and Residents | 20021 |
| 2 | Julie Fairey | City Vision | 16966 |
| Will McKenzie | Communities and Residents | 16182 | |
| Red Tsounga | City Vision | 14013 | |
| Stewart Brown | Independent | 6211 | |
| Frank Fu | 3662 | ||
| Blank | 2212 | ||
| Informal | 36 | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ Auckland Council. "About the consultation on electoral boundaries and representation". Auckland Council. Archived from the original on 2019-01-25. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Albert-Eden-Roskill Ward (07607).
- ^ "Local body election nominations close". Radio New Zealand. 2016-08-12. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
- ^ a b "Ward councillors – Albert-Eden-Roskill Ward confirmed" (PDF). Auckland Council. 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Local board members" (PDF). Auckland Council. 18 October 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ a b c "Local Elections 2022 - Official Results" (PDF). Auckland Council. 15 October 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.