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Tātaki Auckland Unlimited wins premier national award
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s economic and cultural agency, has won New Zealand’s premier award in the national economic development awards for its COVID-19 business support programme.
What will Pukekohe look like in the future?
Eke Panuku outlines plan for town
Value for Money programme saves hundreds of millions
Auckland Council’s Value for Money Committee has today reported that the council has exceeded its saving target for the 2021/2022 financial year – one month ahead of schedule.
Time running out to have your say on our Annual Budget
More than 3000 Aucklanders have already submitted feedback on Auckland Council’s proposed 2022/23 Annual Budget, but time is running out to have your say.
Deputy Mayor urges Annual Budget caution
The Franklin Ward Auckland Councillor says with consultation into the annual budget now open, it’s important people give their feedback.
Council first quarter results show lockdown impact
Reporting on the first quarter of Auckland Council’s current financial year shows significant impact from various pressures including lockdowns, rising inflation and interest rates, but the council is in a good position to manage the impacts.
Updated 18 November 2021
COVID-19 support for Auckland businesses
We know elevated alert levels put a lot of added pressure on businesses. Find out what support is available to Auckland businesses below.
Council backs business through COVID-19 battle
The council has agreed to extend the postponement of rates for ratepayers impacted by COVID-19
Auckland Council has one of the highest credit ratings in NZ
Auckland Council’s strong AA credit rating has been reaffirmed by international agency S&P Global Ratings.
Auckland Council drives social procurement initiative
A total of $37.2 million has been spent with Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses over the last three years according to Auckland Council’s first report on sustainable procurement.
Auckland Film Studios expansion a major boost for the region’s screen industry
The announcement of $30 million New Zealand Government funding for a major expansion at Auckland Council-owned Auckland Film Studios will deliver crucial extra capacity for the region’s booming screen industry.
Rising strong: The budget of recovery
The impact of COVID-19 on the council’s finances has been severe, but the prospect of a slash and burn budget was never a consideration.
Young people get down to business in Manurewa
Some of Manurewa's students have their eyes set on an entrepreneurial future.
Auckland Council formally adopts record $32 billion Recovery Budget
Auckland Council’s Governing Body has formally adopted the 10-year Budget 2021-2031, locking in a record $31.8 billion investment package to support the city’s recovery from COVID-19 and deliver the infrastructure Aucklanders need.
Netball courts take on new role
Netball makes way for chow mein, arts and crafts and even health checks at Manurewa's courts every Friday, and the local board couldn't be happier.
Auckland dwelling consents set another record
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the latest figures for dwelling consents issued in Auckland over the past year show the progress the city is making towards addressing its long-running housing supply issues.
