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Auckland Mayor represents NZ in inaugural Southern Link trade route
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown will represent New Zealand in the inaugural Southern Link trade route this evening.
Mayor sets Vision for Auckland in Annual Plan
The Auckland Mayor has outlined his Mayoral Proposal for Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2026/2027.
Angels shine a light on Tāmaki Makaurau this Christmas
Auckland Council staff are digging deep this year to bring a little Christmas cheer to Aucklanders struggling to make ends meet in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Milestone for Auckland transport reform
Mayor Wayne Brown has marked another milestone achievement in progressing transport reform in Auckland.
Auckland fund gets legislation to protect it for future generations
A fund to protect Auckland’s financial resilience now has the legal protections in place to protect it for future generations.
Mayor sets Committee Structure for New Term
The Mayor of Auckland has set his committee structure for the Auckland Council term ahead to a line-up of newly minted councillors.
Submissions open on Auckland’s future housing plan
Aucklanders can now have their say on proposed changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan – the city’s planning rulebook for where and how new homes and businesses can be built.
Auckland’s Mandate: Finish the Fix, Plan the Future
Mayor Wayne Brown sets out his vision for the new term in office, including progress made and his new policies
Back to Work: Auckland Mayor and Deputy Return to Office Following Election Win
Mayor Wayne Brown and Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson have returned to Auckland Council this week ready to hit the ground running.
First Auckland Startup Week set to connect startup founders with advice and investment
The first Auckland Startup Week gets underway from 20-24 October, bringing together more than 2000 investors, industry experts, and startup founders at all stages of business development.
Mayor welcomes funding for a match-fit stadium
The Auckland Mayor is celebrating another win for sports in Auckland following the announcement of $5 million worth of government funding for upgrades at the Manuka Doctor Tennis Arena in Parnell.
Building a better Auckland: more roads, water & community facilities
Auckland Council invested a record $3.9 billion in 2024/2025, improving roads, transport, water services and community facilities across the region.
Clarity on next steps for housing and hazards
Minister Chris Bishop has this week confirmed that he expects there to be a robust consultation and public hearings process if Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee vote to progress a replacement to Plan Change 78.
Mayor celebrates tech institute in Auckland: "Another win" for city's future economy
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is celebrating the latest government announcement affecting Auckland.
New leadership group to drive Auckland’s innovation future
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown today announced the appointment of a high-calibre Leadership Group to steer the Auckland Innovation & Technology Alliance.
Auckland Council adopts its Annual Plan 2025-2026
Following public consultation in March, Auckland Council has confirmed its Annual Plan for 2025/2026.
