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Mayor seeks $400 million annual returns from Port land

Governing Body inaugural meeting

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.

Mayor welcomes Prime Minister's comments on Three Waters

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has welcomed Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s encouraging response to yesterday’s call for a rethink on the details of “three waters” reform.

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...

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.

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.

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 announces Desley Simpson as Deputy Mayor

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

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 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 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 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 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 Meets Prime Minister

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

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’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.