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Mayor's Update
Pasifika hits the right vibe for Mayor
The vibrant sights and sounds of Pasifika 2025 was front and centre for Mayor Wayne Brown.
Mayor calls for practical solutions to congestion
Mayor Brown is advocating for a Time of Use Charge as a solution to manage demand on the city’s motorways and major roads at peak times. Local traffic modelling shows Aucklanders sit in traffic for 29 million hours a year.
First test train journeys through City Rail Link
A test train has now completed its first trip through the full length of the City Rail Link (CRL) tunnel in Auckland, representing a critical step forward in public transport for our largest city
Mayor makes the most of Auckland’s harbours and environment
Over the past three months, the Karanga Plaza Tidal Steps have been transformed into a multi-purpose swimming area enclosed by floating pontoons. The area features a 33m-long harbour pool with four roped swimming lanes
Mayor to promote Auckland in key international markets
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is embarking on official visits to Brazil and China aimed at increasing trade
Mayor announces new committee structure and change to AT Board
Mayor Wayne Brown has announced changes to Auckland Council’s committee structure that will streamline decision-making.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
