Auckland News - Housing, Transport, Rates

Environment 31 Aug 2018

Message from Mayor Phil Goff

We're celebrating the heroes who fight to sustain our natural environment.

Mayor 23 Aug 2018

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff welcomes Skypath commitment

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the government’s pledge of $67 million to build Skypath, the long-awaited walkway and cycleway across Auckland Harbour.

Mayor 6 Aug 2018

New transport alliance to support growth in our fastest growing region

A new alliance is taking responsibility for planning and confirming around 60 transport projects to support growth in Auckland.

Environment 2 Aug 2018

Entries closing soon for Mayoral Conservation Awards

Auckland is celebrating its first ever Mayoral Conservation Awards.

Mayor 6 Jul 2018

Council agrees to Regional Fuel Tax for Auckland

$4bn in transport investment unlocked.

Mayor 6 Jun 2018

‘Build-it budget’ to invest in Auckland infrastructure

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff today released his final proposal for Auckland Council’s 10-year Budget.

Mayor 1 Jun 2018

Council green lights “Build-it” budget

$26.2bn investment largest in Auckland's history.

Environment 15 May 2018

Help us plant trees for Matariki

Help Auckland Council plant 60,000 trees to help celebrate Matariki.

Transport 15 May 2018

Have your say on the proposed Regional Fuel Tax

Aucklanders have the opportunity to have their say on the future of Auckland’s transport system during a public consultation on a proposed Regional Fuel Tax (RFT) and the projects it could fund.

Transport 1 May 2018

Aucklanders back better transport and environmental protection

Majority of Aucklanders support increased investment.

Have your say 20 Apr 2018

Clear support by Aucklanders for regional fuel tax

The regional fuel tax (RFT) has received majority support from Aucklanders according to a Colmar Brunton poll of just under 4000 people.

Technology / Innovation 13 Apr 2018

Electric buses to hit Auckland's streets

The two buses are a trial funded by the Government's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) and Auckland Transport (AT).

Environment 23 Mar 2018

Experts weigh in on environment targeted rates

At our Auckland Conversations event on the environment as part of the 10-year Budget and Auckland Plan 2050 consultation, we discussed the challenges facing our environment.

Mayor 16 Feb 2018