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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.
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.
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.
Aucklanders continue to have their say on Recovery Budget despite Alert Level 3
Have your say events and webinars being run across the region. Check akhaveyoursay.nz/recoverybudget for events in your area. Consultation is open until noon, Monday 22 March.
Aucklanders respond to Recovery Budget consultation
Aucklanders are having their say on Auckland Council’s Recovery Budget despite the snap Alert Level 3 lockdown.
The Recovery Budget - Join a webinar or have your say online
Have your say on Auckland's 10-year Budget online and try our budget simulator website.
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.
Auckland’s Recovery Budget consultation confirmed
Auckland Council has adopted the Consultation Document for its 10-year Budget 2021-2031, with public feedback open from 12pm on 22 February until 12pm on 22 March.
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.
Council increases savings by $9 million in October
Auckland Council records another $9 million of savings, bringing the total for the Emergency Budget to $87 million.
Auckland Council's approach to interest rate hedging
Auckland Council's approach to interest rate hedging explained.
Auckland Council grapples with billion-dollar revenue challenge from COVID-19
The $450 million hole that COVID-19 has punched in Auckland Council’s finances this year could grow by a further $540 million by 2024, according to a new forecast.
