Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward

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Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward
Location of Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward
CountryNew Zealand
IslandNorth Island
RegionAuckland Region
Area
 • Land47.06 km2 (18.17 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total160,600

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]

Demographics[edit]

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward covers 47.06 km2 (18.17 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 160,600 as of June 2023, with a population density of 3,413 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006141,780—    
2013147,633+0.58%
2018156,177+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 lengthThree years
Inaugural holderChristine Fletcher
Cathy Casey
Formation1 November 2010
Websitewww.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[edit]

Election results for the Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward (Albert-Eden-Roskill Ward until 2019):

2022 election results[edit]

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

[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
  3. ^ Auckland Council. "About the consultation on electoral boundaries and representation". Auckland Council. Archived from the original on 2019-01-25. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  4. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Albert-Eden-Roskill Ward (07607).
  5. ^ "Local body election nominations close". Radio New Zealand. 2016-08-12. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
  6. ^ a b "Ward councillors – Albert-Eden-Roskill Ward confirmed" (PDF). Auckland Council. 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  7. ^ a b "Local board members" (PDF). Auckland Council. 18 October 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  8. ^ 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.