Pre-election learning

Thinking about running for council? We’ve prepared a comprehensive suite of resources to lift the lid on what it’s really like to be part of local government. It’s free and open to everyone on Ākona, our learning platform.

You’ll find information on what council roles involve, the big challenges, and what kind of support elected members get along the way.

What’s included?

Short videos
Three bite-sized, easy-to-follow clips that explain:

• How local government works
• The different roles in a council
• How councils are funded and how they make financial decisions
  
  

Interactive modules

Part 1: Stepping into local leadership – life as an elected member

• How councils operate
• What elected members are responsible for
• Staying connected with your community
• How to work with others and make decisions as a team
• The rules, ethics, and legal essentials you need to know
• How council meetings run
  

Part 2: The day-to-day of an elected member

• Hear from real elected members
• How to manage your time and personal life
• How councils help keep people safe
• What a ‘typical day’ on the job looks like
  

Ready to explore?

Jump into the learning on Ākona:
https://akona.lgnz.co.nz/