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Farewell but not goodbye: a new chapter for Te Hononga Akoranga COMET

Auckland Council has farewelled one of its council-controlled organisations, Te Hononga Akoranga COMET, as it embarks on a new chapter as a standalone organisation.

Election 2023: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s letter to the new Government

Advisory Panels outline key priorities for three-year term

Auckland Council’s six demographic advisory panels outlined to the Mayor and Councillors what they think needs to be done in the next three years to support their communities in our region.

Auckland Council and Crown agree to cost sharing agreement for storm recovery and resilience work

The decision today followed consultation with Aucklanders, in which more than 80% of submitters expressed support for the deal.

Mayor pleased with progress reducing council property footprint  

The Mayor has welcomed Tātaki Auckland Unlimited to the Auckland Council building (Te Wharau o Tāmaki Auckland House), with Eke Panuku to follow, in a move that contributes to $13 million a year in savings.

Mayor hosts and welcomes diplomatic corps, ambassadors and heads of missions to Aotearoa New Zealand

Mayor hosts a reception at Auckland Town Hall on Monday for over 60 diplomatic corps, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Auckland Council and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown sends manifesto to the next Government

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has sent the Auckland Manifesto to political parties ahead of the 2023 General Election.

Mayor Brown says Auckland should decide future of Regional Fuel Tax

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says any decision about the future of the Regional Fuel Tax (RFT) needs to be made with Auckland Council.

Mayor and Minister of Transport reveal priorities for an Auckland Integrated Transport Plan

A faster, less congested, more resilient, low carbon transport system for goods and people is on its way for Auckland, with Mayor Wayne Brown and Minister of Transport David Parker confirming their vision and priorities

Mayor and Councillors agree to propose legislation to take back control of Auckland’s transport system for Auckland

The Governing Body voted to accept the Mayor’s recommendation that the council support legislation to fix the governance of Auckland’s transport system, including by taking the initiative to promote a local bill with a ready-made solution.

Auckland Mayor pleased Government is listening on transport

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is pleased that the draft Government Policy Statement on Transport, released today, shows the Government is listening and responding to Auckland's priorities for transport.

Mayor and Council considering options to return parts of Port land to public

Mayor Wayne Brown and Council’s Governing Body met again this week to consider credible options for the release of parts of the Port footprint back to Council so that it can be developed for the enjoyment of all Aucklanders and provide better acce...

Update from the Mayor on Category 3 Buyout negotiations

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says negotiations for a cost sharing agreement for voluntary buying outs of high-risk (Category 3) residential properties in the region are progressing, and he is optimistic the two parties will reach a resolution soon.

Mayor announces next step in Making Space for Water

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has announced further progress on Auckland Council’s plans to make the region more resilient to flooding, but noted this effort will be expensive and more work is required to ensure that costs are spread fairly and are a...

Mayor welcomes new City Centre Advisory Panel

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown expects the newly formed City Centre Advisory Panel to hit the ground running when it meets for the first time today.

FIFA Fan Festival™ in Auckland will not open today

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, the Office of the Mayor and Auckland Council have decided together, and out of deep respect for those who lost their lives and those affected in downtown Auckland today, to cancel festivities located at the nearby Queens Wharf...