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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.
Auckland Council passes $32 billion Recovery Budget
Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee has strongly supported Mayor Phil Goff’s $31.8 billion Recovery Budget proposal, and the Budget will now be formally adopted by the Governing Body next month.
Survey shows strong support for increased investment in critical infrastructure
A Colmar Brunton survey of more than 4000 Aucklanders has found 46 per cent support for Auckland Council’s proposed 10-year Budget, with 37 per cent of respondents opposed.
Government partnership with Amazon Studios is great news for Auckland
The confirmation of a long-term partnership between the New Zealand Government and Amazon Studios around its streaming series based on The Lord of the Rings is more great news for Auckland’s booming screen industry.
Public notice period on reserves status extended
Submissions extended until 14 April for 20 sites across Tamaki Makaurau.
West Aucklanders urged to have their say on the budget
Waitākere ward Councillors Shane Henderson and Linda Cooper say they need to hear West Aucklanders views on important topics that will shape the future of the West.
Strategic city partnerships renewed
Auckland, Los Angeles, and Guangzhou extend their tripartite cooperation agreement.
Auckland Council savings hit $95 million
Auckland Council delivered savings of $8 million in November, bringing the total saved so far to $95 million or 79 per cent of the 2020/2021 target of $120 million.
Recovery Budget proposal focused on COVID rebuild
Mayor Phil Goff today released the Mayoral Proposal for Auckland Council’s 10-year Budget.
$2 billion value of savings over 10 years
Finance and Performance Chair, Councillor Desley Simpson, reflects on how finances have fared since amalgamation and highlights some significant achievements.
Auckland Council's approach to interest rate hedging
Auckland Council's approach to interest rate hedging explained.
Auckland Council Group publishes its 2019/2020 annual report
Auckland Council Group has published its annual report for 2019/2020. The second year of the 10-year Budget 2018-2028, the group invested a record $2.6 billion in the city’s assets including $1.1 billion in transport infrastructure and $748 million in water infrastructure.
Performance on track with Emergency Budget
Good progress has been made to meet the council’s savings target, made necessary due to the huge impact of COVID-19 - $75 million saving up to 30 September 2020 - 65 per cent of the 30 June 20221 target of $120 million.
Auckland Transport launches plan for the freight industry
A new plan launches on 21 October to make freight movement smarter, more climate-compatible and more efficient across Auckland.
