Mayor of Auckland

The latest updates from the Office of the Mayor of Auckland.

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Transport 6 Sep 2017

Auckland Transport to address flooding along Tāmaki Drive

Auckland Transport is planning to raise Tāmaki Drive by up to half a metre to mitigate the effects of flooding.

Mayor 1 Sep 2017

Auckland Council Living Wage takes effect

The first phase of Auckland Council’s Living Wage policy came into effect on 1 September, lifting the wages of more than 1,500 employees to $18 per hour.

Mayor 31 Aug 2017

20 million rail trips in 12 months

Auckland's commuter train network has surpassed all its passenger forecasts to record 20 million train trips in one year, a mark that the network wasn't expected to hit for another three years.

Mayor 28 Aug 2017

Auckland Council votes to get on with Drury South development

A decision on 24 August by Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and Auckland Council's Governing Body has ensured the development of 700 houses and a new business park in Drury South will continue.

Plans / Projects 24 Aug 2017

Easter Sunday Trading decision

Mayor Phil Goff was in favour of preserving the status quo which allows three and a half days of little or no shop trading each year.

Mayor 23 Aug 2017

Annual Budget decisions made

On 1 June Auckland Council voted on Mayor Phil Goff’s Annual Budget 2017/2018.

Transport 23 Aug 2017

Auckland Council agrees to new electric trains

Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee has agreed in principle to the purchase of 17 new electric trains for a combined total of up to $207 million.

Housing 23 Aug 2017

Housing First places 150 people into homes

Mayor Phil Goff is thrilled with Housing First's progress over four months that has seen 150 people supported into 93 permanent homes across Auckland.