The Auckland Council has a board that helps them make decisions. You can think of this board as a group of people who assist the Council in doing their job. The board's job is to promote important issues for mana whenua groups and mataawaka of Tamaki Makaurau, which are groups of people who have a special connection to the Auckland area.

The board also makes sure the Council follows the rules of the Treaty of Waitangi. This means the Council must consider the Treaty when making decisions. The board's purpose is to support the Council in making good decisions that affect the community.

The board looks at issues like culture, economy, environment, and social things that are important to mana whenua groups and mataawaka of Tamaki Makaurau.