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Plans / Projects 13 Dec 2017

Briefing to incoming government

We've provided the new government with an overview on major issues and opportunities facing Auckland.

Mayor 12 Dec 2017

Auckland Council agrees on 10-year budget consultation topics

Auckland Council today approved the topics for consultation for its forthcoming 10-year budget, including a potential regional fuel tax, options to fund environmental protection and potential rates levels for the forthcoming 10 years.

Plans / Projects 3 Dec 2017

It’s all about inclusion

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is on 3 December. To mark the occasion, we caught up with Auckland Council’s Disability Advisory Panel Chair, Philip Patston.

Mayor 30 Nov 2017

Mayor's $11 billion budget proposal

Spend on housing, transport and environment key priorities for Mayor Phil.

Plans / Projects 29 Nov 2017

Draft Auckland Plan approved for consultation

Auckland Council's Planning Committee has approved the revised draft Auckland Plan for formal public consultation beginning in February 2018.

Housing 16 Nov 2017

A quick guide to property revaluations

Each year, the council’s budget sets out the amount of rates needed to keep Auckland running. Once the budget is set, we need to work out how much each ratepayer should pay.

Transport 8 Nov 2017

Public transport good for everyone

There is huge economic benefit from public transport investment to those who continue to travel by car.

Community 27 Oct 2017

Auckland Council approves community initiatives funding

Funding has been approved for a variety of community initiatives through the latest funding rounds.

Mayor 26 Oct 2017

Mayor ready to get to work on light rail

Mayor Phil Goff welcomes the fuel tax and is ready to get to work on light rail in Auckland.

Mayor 26 Oct 2017

New directors appointed to ATEED and Watercare

Evan Davies and Glenys Coughlan have been appointed to the board of Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development and former Cabinet Minister Annette King has been appointed to the board of Watercare Services Limited.

Plans / Projects 10 Oct 2017

Auckland Council pay explained

Each year the Auckland Council group publishes staffing and salary data in its Annual Report, like all other public and private organisations.

Community 2 Oct 2017

Seniors Advisory Panel calls for engagement

Did you know that Auckland Council has a Seniors Advisory Panel who advocates for older people in our region?

Plans / Projects 28 Sep 2017

Proposed plan change to correct technical errors in Unitary Plan

An administrative plan change to correct technical errors and anomalies in the Auckland Unitary Plan has been publicly notified and submissions are open until 27 October.

Housing 27 Sep 2017

Funding future greenfield infrastructure

Over the next 30 years, the cost for new infrastructure is around $20 billion to $30 billion. How should this be funded?

Development 22 Sep 2017

Lower Queen Street plaza design revealed

A stunning plaza and pedestrian space for Auckland in Lower Queen Street outside the Britomart Transport Centre.

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.