FAQ

Yes. ACT will release a full manifesto ahead of the elections outlining our approach to local government policy and our common-sense solutions to addressing the concerns local residents have about their councils.

ACT candidates will be signed up to the Party’s values and key principles and will apply them around the council table. Where there is more than one ACT councillor elected to a council, they will work together as a group.

Party politics is already around the council table – it’s just often hidden when active party members stand as so-called independents. We think it’s important that when people go to vote, they know where candidates stand. With ACT candidates, they will.

We are currently inviting expressions of interest. ACT will stand candidates in areas where we identify people who share our values and want to make a difference in their local communities as part of an ACT Team.

Not this time. Our focus is getting more councillors who share our values elected and helping to build a majority around the council table for delivering the basics well, reducing waste, and keeping rates down. This may be something ACT considers at a future local election.

We are inviting common-sense Kiwis to file an expression of interest. Potential candidates who are invited to apply will be required to complete an application form, agree to be subject to vetting, and pass an interview with a Selection Panel before being approved as an ACT candidate.

We are open to hearing from current independent councillors or candidates who share ACT’s values and would like to be part of our team pushing for real change on our councils. Current councillors or candidates would be required to undertake the same selection process to become an approved ACT candidate.

We are looking for volunteers to support our campaign and contributions towards our campaign fighting fund. You can register as a volunteer or make a donation further down this page.