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Review of council’s alternative sources of financing released  

A review of Auckland Council’s available alternative sources of financing was released on 13 November 2015.

Youth unemployment decreasing

Mayor Len Brown has welcomed news the number of unemployed young Aucklanders has decreased during the first six years of a united Auckland.

Watch: How would you cope in a disaster?

Learn more about the types of emergency situations that could hit Auckland and how to prepare.

'Network effect' sees more Aucklanders cycling

As the network of connected cycleways grows, so too does the number of people harnessing pedal power, says Auckland Transport.

Auckland takes initiative in climate change

Auckland Mayor Len Brown will be fine-tuning the city's climate change initiatives following talks at the COP21 conference in Paris.

Opinion: Demystifying the international climate talks in Paris

Auckland Council's Chief Sustainability Officer John Mauro gives his take on the international climate talks in Paris.

Council adopts 2015/16 Annual Report

Watch: Len's final thoughts on the City Rail Link

Auckland Mayor Len Brown has described the City Rail Link as a project that was symbolically vital in the unification of Auckland.

Unitary Plan soon to be operative in part

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has resolved to make the Auckland Unitary Plan operative in part.

Traffic moves onto widened Causeway

Traffic using the Causeway section of Auckland's Northwestern Motorway will benefit from extra lanes from this week.

Skate park and BMX track opening in time for summer

Two action-packed features of the redeveloped Waterview Reserve are rapidly taking shape.

Watch: Len's final thoughts on the unitary plan

Auckland Mayor Len Brown has described the Auckland Unitary Plan as the most important piece of work undertaken by Auckland Council in its first two terms.

Sell-down of financial assets ongoing

The sell-down of a legacy financial asset portfolio is part-way, with the incoming council to decide how best to invest the city's funds.

Future of Monte Cecilia whare considered

About $300,000 has been allocated towards the future of the whare building at Monte Cecilia Park.

Giant egg-shaped air vent takes shape on Great North Road

A giant ventilation stack to remove exhaust emissions from inside the Waterview Connection tunnels is starting to take shape on Great North Road.

Annual Report shows response to growth challenge

The draft Annual Report shows significant investment to tackle regions growth.