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Auckland Council and Mayor Wayne Brown Mourn the Passing of King Tuuheitia

On behalf of the Auckland Council Group, Mayor Wayne Brown extends his deepest condolences to the people of Waikato-Tainui, and all of the Kiingitanga.

Governing Body flicks the switch to ‘open’ on workshops

From September, workshops of Auckland Council’s Governing Body will be set to ‘open by default’.

AT confirms $50 weekly fare cap on public transport

Fares on AT buses, trains, inner harbour ferries and AT Local will be capped at $50 over seven days.

Mayor Brown calls for end to road cone mania, welcomes EY report

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has commissioned an independent report into the temporary traffic management (TTM) system in Auckland following a lack of action from the New Zealand Transport Agency and the Ministry of Transport.

Multi-million-dollar savings for ratepayers through new council-SAP contract

The new contract aligns with the council’s Long-term Plan priorities which includes improving how we engage with and support our customers.

Long-term Plan adopted by councillors secures 10-year direction for Auckland

Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034 has been adopted by the Governing Body - geared at sustainably managing regional growth and providing the greatest benefit to Auckland’s many communities.

Information release on Port of Auckland

Auckland Mayor pumps $60,000 into funding youth crime prevention

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has invested $60,000 into a youth crime prevention community organisation.

Auckland Council sets out guiding principles for time of use charging

Time of use charging is one option Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are looking into to tackle congestion.

Watercare Services Limited directors appointed

Auckland Council has appointed Andrew Clark and Frederik Cornu to the board of Watercare Services Limited.

New council executive leadership team announced

Chief Executive Phil Wilson has announced his new leadership team, with changes to be in place by the end of June.

Mayor Wayne Brown: The Long-term Plan of Resilience

This LTP has been based on identifying the problems and looking at the solutions to fix Auckland.

Preparing Auckland for winter storms

Work to reduce flooding will be accelerated in at-risk neighbourhoods, with support from the Government

Watercare receives green light for funding for Point Erin Central Interceptor tunnel project extension

Thanks to the Local Water Done Well deal, funding has been confirmed to extend Watercare’s Central Interceptor wastewater tunnel by more than one kilometre from Grey Lynn to Point Erin.

Mayor and Deputy Mayor appeal to Government

Plea to extend the temporary accommodation services and products for storm-affected residents.

Accelerating Auckland’s storm-readiness for 2024

Auckland Council will be accelerating its storm readiness work across Auckland over the next few months to restore the network back to pre-storm levels and carry out emergency blockage clearance.