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Briefing to incoming government
We've provided the new government with an overview on major issues and opportunities facing Auckland.
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.
Mayor's $11 billion budget proposal
Spend on housing, transport and environment key priorities for Mayor Phil.
Mayors call for levy on single-use plastic bags
The mayors of Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin have jointly launched an open letter to other mayors around the country to join the call on central government to institute a national levy on single use plastic bags.
Mayor commits to a greener Auckland
Mayor Phil Goff attended a Together4Climate event in Paris alongside 11 mayors from major cities.
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.
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.
Council’s strong credit ratings reaffirmed
Both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s have reaffirmed the council’s credit ratings as AA and Aa2 respectively on a “stable” outlook.
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?
Significant investment and solid financial performance
Auckland Council’s Group 2016/2017 Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2017 has been formally adopted by the council’s governing body.
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.
20 million rail trips in 12 months
Auckland's commuter train network has surpassed all its passenger forecasts to record 20 million train trips in one year, a mark that the network wasn't expected to hit for another three years.
Easter Sunday Trading decision
Mayor Phil Goff was in favour of preserving the status quo which allows three and a half days of little or no shop trading each year.
Annual Budget decisions made
On 1 June Auckland Council voted on Mayor Phil Goff’s Annual Budget 2017/2018.
Auckland Council agrees to new electric trains
Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee has agreed in principle to the purchase of 17 new electric trains for a combined total of up to $207 million.
Housing First places 150 people into homes
Mayor Phil Goff is thrilled with Housing First's progress over four months that has seen 150 people supported into 93 permanent homes across Auckland.
