The inaugural meeting of Auckland Council’s Governing Body for the 2022-25 electoral term was held on Friday 28 October at Auckland Town Hall.
This is the first official meeting of this Governing Body and the inauguration part of proceedings is largely ceremonial. It was webcast on Auckland Council’s website and is available on-demand.
Programme and performance details
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6pm |
Karanga and arrival of official party – Mayor, Councillors, Chief Executive and Iwi representatives; karakia, mihi and waiata |
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6.23pm |
Mayor sworn in, oral declaration and Mayoral speech |
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6.45pm |
Interlude – Performances by Tone 6 and Anuanua Dance Group |
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6.57pm |
Declarations of Councillors (part one) |
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7.12pm |
Interlude – Performances by The Garagewalas and Kumo Taiko Drummers |
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7.28pm |
Declarations of Councillors (part two) |
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7.44pm |
Mayor formally moves resolution to adjourn the meeting |
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7.50pm |
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to close the ceremony with karakia mutunga |
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8.00pm |
Event ends |
The Mayor was sworn into office by Chief Executive Jim Stabback, followed by the Councillors.
Performances by Tone 6, Anuanua Dance Troupe, The Garagewalas and Kumo Taiko Drummers featured during the evening.
The evening was MC’d by Stacey Morrison.
