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Mayor proposes to make council more democratic with major reforms
Mayor Wayne Brown has released his Draft Mayoral Proposal for Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2025-26, confirming proposed changes to council-controlled organisations.
CCO Reform: Frequently asked questions
All the FAQs on Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposed reform of council-controlled organisations.
Auckland Council savings hit $337m in the last three years
Auckland Council has exceeded its annual operating savings target, with $60.2 million saved in the 2023/24 financial year. This contributes to $332 million in savings over the last three years.
Mayor to promote Auckland in key international markets
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is embarking on official visits to Brazil and China aimed at increasing trade
Skills for Industry programme puts 1,000 Aucklanders into sustainable employment
Under Ngā Puna Pūkenga, Auckland Council and MSD work in partnership with council contractors and small-to-medium-sized industry employers to create new roles for people who face barriers to the employment market.
Mayor announces new committee structure and change to AT Board
Mayor Wayne Brown has announced changes to Auckland Council’s committee structure that will streamline decision-making.
Auckland Council and Mayor Wayne Brown Mourn the Passing of King Tuuheitia
On behalf of the Auckland Council Group, Mayor Wayne Brown extends his deepest condolences to the people of Waikato-Tainui, and all of the Kiingitanga.
Governing Body flicks the switch to ‘open’ on workshops
From September, workshops of Auckland Council’s Governing Body will be set to ‘open by default’.
AT confirms $50 weekly fare cap on public transport
Fares on AT buses, trains, inner harbour ferries and AT Local will be capped at $50 over seven days.
Mayor Brown calls for end to road cone mania, welcomes EY report
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has commissioned an independent report into the temporary traffic management (TTM) system in Auckland following a lack of action from the New Zealand Transport Agency and the Ministry of Transport.
Multi-million-dollar savings for ratepayers through new council-SAP contract
The new contract aligns with the council’s Long-term Plan priorities which includes improving how we engage with and support our customers.
Long-term Plan adopted by councillors secures 10-year direction for Auckland
Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034 has been adopted by the Governing Body - geared at sustainably managing regional growth and providing the greatest benefit to Auckland’s many communities.
Information release on Port of Auckland
Auckland Mayor pumps $60,000 into funding youth crime prevention
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has invested $60,000 into a youth crime prevention community organisation.
Auckland Council sets out guiding principles for time of use charging
Time of use charging is one option Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are looking into to tackle congestion.
Watercare Services Limited directors appointed
Auckland Council has appointed Andrew Clark and Frederik Cornu to the board of Watercare Services Limited.
