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Mayor 7 Nov 2025

Mayor sets Committee Structure for New Term

The Mayor of Auckland has set his committee structure for the Auckland Council term ahead to a line-up of newly minted councillors.

Housing 3 Nov 2025

Submissions open on Auckland’s future housing plan

Aucklanders can now have their say on proposed changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan – the city’s planning rulebook for where and how new homes and businesses can be built.

Mayor 31 Oct 2025

Auckland’s Mandate: Finish the Fix, Plan the Future

Mayor Wayne Brown sets out his vision for the new term in office, including progress made and his new policies

Media Release 14 Oct 2025

Back to Work: Auckland Mayor and Deputy Return to Office Following Election Win

Mayor Wayne Brown and Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson have returned to Auckland Council this week ready to hit the ground running.

Council news 6 Oct 2025

First Auckland Startup Week set to connect startup founders with advice and investment

The first Auckland Startup Week gets underway from 20-24 October, bringing together more than 2000 investors, industry experts, and startup founders at all stages of business development.

Mayor 3 Oct 2025

Mayor welcomes funding for a match-fit stadium

The Auckland Mayor is celebrating another win for sports in Auckland following the announcement of $5 million worth of government funding for upgrades at the Manuka Doctor Tennis Arena in Parnell.  

Council news 25 Sep 2025

Building a better Auckland: more roads, water & community facilities

Auckland Council invested a record $3.9 billion in 2024/2025, improving roads, transport, water services and community facilities across the region.

Mayor 18 Sep 2025

Clarity on next steps for housing and hazards

Minister Chris Bishop has this week confirmed that he expects there to be a robust consultation and public hearings process if Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee vote to progress a replacement to Plan Change 78.

Mayor 18 Jul 2025

Mayor celebrates tech institute in Auckland: "Another win" for city's future economy

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is celebrating the latest government announcement affecting Auckland.

Media Release 14 Jul 2025

New leadership group to drive Auckland’s innovation future

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown today announced the appointment of a high-calibre Leadership Group to steer the Auckland Innovation & Technology Alliance.

Finance 2 Jul 2025

Auckland Council adopts its Annual Plan 2025-2026

Following public consultation in March, Auckland Council has confirmed its Annual Plan for 2025/2026.

Mayor 1 Jul 2025

Auckland Unifies Urban Development: New Office Centralises Growth and Investment

Today marks the establishment of the new Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO) at Auckland Council.