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Council news 5 Dec 2024

Have your say: 30-year plan to share the cost of growth

Have your say on the council’s proposed Contributions Policy until 15 November 2024.

Finance 5 Dec 2024

Auckland Future Fund confirms the sale of airport shares

The Auckland Future Fund has confirmed the sale of Auckland Council’s remaining shares in Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL).

Council news 21 Nov 2024

New timeline for property revaluation

Auckland Council is in the process of delivering its three-yearly property revaluations, ahead of the 2025/2026 rating year.

Finance 12 Nov 2024

Auckland Council savings continue to climb

Nearly 50 per cent of Auckland Council’s savings for this year have been achieved, as it works toward its $66 million savings target.

Council news 30 Sep 2024

The Auckland Future Fund launched

The Auckland Future Fund has formally launched as Auckland Council’s new council-controlled organisation and regional wealth fund.

Council news 19 Sep 2024

Council property review saves Auckland ratepayers $17 million a year

A six-year review of Auckland Council-owned property has saved $17 million a year, at no cost to ratepayers.

Council news 17 May 2024

Auckland’s Long-term Plan strikes a balance on 10-year investment

Today Auckland Council approved its proposed Long-term Plan 2024-2034.

Council news 26 Apr 2024

Long-term Plan attracts record community feedback

Long-term Plan attracts record community feedback.

Council news 29 Feb 2024

Options and trade-offs: Auckland’s Long-term Plan opens for consultation

Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034 has opened for public consultation, giving Aucklanders the chance to have their say on the options and trade-offs that will influence region-wide activities, services and investment.

Council news 14 Nov 2023

Auckland Council already at $38.1 million of its $50 million annual savings target

Auckland Council has achieved $38.1 million towards the $50 million operating savings target for the 2023/2024 financial year.

Finance 1 Sep 2023

Auckland Council confirms sale of Auckland International Airport shares

Auckland Council has confirmed the sale (partial sell-down) of Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) shares, as signalled in its Annual Budget 2023/2024.

Council news 23 Aug 2023

Auckland Council committee achieves its $5 million savings target for the year

Auckland Council’s Revenue, Expenditure and Value Committee has hit its $5 million savings target for the 2023/2024 financial year.

Council news 11 Aug 2023

Rating serviced apartments fairly

Part of our role at Auckland Council is to ensure everyone pays their fair share of rates. We want to make sure the funding of our services is shared fairly, and we have a rating policy in place for this.

Council news 1 Aug 2023

What are Auckland Council rates spent on?

Rates are an essential part of the funding that allows Auckland Council to maintain a vibrant and sustainable Tāmaki Makaurau. It’s how we fund the services and facilities that matter and helps creates a city where all Aucklanders can thrive.

Finance 28 Jul 2023

Auckland Council announces more rates relief for uninhabitable storm-damaged properties

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has approved rates relief for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 rating years for Tāmaki Makaurau properties that are uninhabitable due to storm events and severe weather events in the first half of 2023.

Council news 4 Jul 2023

Auckland Council appoints advisor for airport shares sale

Auckland Council has appointed UBS New Zealand Limited as financial advisor, on the initial stage of the sell-down of airport shares.