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Mayor 1 Nov 2022

Mayor comments on public transport crisis

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says Auckland faces “a public transport crisis” and Auckland Transport, Waka Kotahi, the Ministry of Transport, KiwiRail and Immigration Minister Michael Wood need to move to an “emergency footing” to maintain services f...

Mayor 31 Oct 2022

Mayors propose consensus path forward for Three Waters

The Mayors of Aotearoa New Zealand’s two biggest cities, Auckland and Christchurch, have put forward a joint proposal to make progress on the divisive “three waters” issue and achieve consensus.

Mayor 28 Oct 2022

Deputy Mayor excited about promoting Mayor's programme

Incoming Auckland Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson says she stands side-by-side with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown on all his major initiatives, backed by 181,810 Auckland voters.

Mayor 28 Oct 2022

Big head office savings needed to protect services and keep rates low

Mayor Wayne Brown delivers his inaugural speech as new Governing Body sworn in.

Mayor 27 Oct 2022

Mayor announces Desley Simpson as Deputy Mayor

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has announced Ōrākei Ward Councillor Desley Simpson will be Deputy Mayor of Auckland.

Mayor 26 Oct 2022

Mayor and Minister of Local Government hold first meeting

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown met formally today with Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta for the first time since his election.

Mayor 25 Oct 2022

Mayor wants more power for local boards and council committees

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has outlined his approach to leadership at today’s Auckland Council symposium for elected members.

Mayor 25 Oct 2022

Mayor thanks Watercare for assurances on costs

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has thanked the chairperson of Watercare, Margaret Devlin, for her quick response to three matters he raised with her last week.

Mayor 21 Oct 2022

Mayor and Auckland Central MP to seek quick wins for city centre

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown met this morning with Auckland Central and Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick.

Mayor 21 Oct 2022

Mayor and ACT leader discuss need for fiscal prudence

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown met this morning with Epsom MP and Act Party Leader David Seymour.

Mayor 20 Oct 2022

Mayor Meets Prime Minister

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown met Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at Auckland Council headquarters this morning.

Mayor 19 Oct 2022

Mayor Wants Complete Change in Approach at Auckland Transport

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has written to the acting chairperson of Auckland Transport (AT), Wayne Donnelly setting out his initial expectations for the Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) which most impacts Aucklanders’ everyday lives and about...

Mayor 18 Oct 2022

Mayor’s Expectations for Auckland Port

Incoming Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has written to the chairperson of Ports of Auckland Ltd (POAL), Jan Dawson, outlining his medium- and short-term expectations for the 100% Auckland Council owned company.

Mayor 17 Oct 2022

All Work on Three Waters to Stop

Incoming Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has written to the chairperson of Watercare, Margaret Devlin, advising that all work on Three Waters should stop.

Mayor 16 Oct 2022

Fixing Auckland’s Mobile Blackspots

Incoming Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has launched an initiative to fix the region’s mobile phone blackspots.

Mayor 15 Oct 2022

Brown Congratulates Elected Councillors

Incoming Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has congratulated all 20 elected councillors to the Auckland Council governing body and the 149 elected members of local boards.