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Auckland Council rejects three waters governance model

Auckland and LA toast golden anniversary

Sister cities Auckland and Los Angeles are celebrating 50 years of friendship.

Nominate an environmental hero

It’s time to nominate an environmental hero, or team of heroes, for their work helping Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s nature to thrive.

Auckland Council adopts climate-focused Annual Budget

Auckland Council has formally adopted the Annual Budget 2022/23, locking in a bold billion-dollar package to combat the climate crisis.

Eke Panuku and NZ Super Fund form landmark investment partnership

Commercial partnership makes funding available to accelerate urban regeneration in Auckland.

Council backs Goff Climate Action Budget

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff’s Climate Action Budget has been supported by a clear majority of councillors.

Goff unveils final Climate Action Budget proposal

A billion-dollar package to help tackle the climate crisis will be delivered under Mayor Phil Goff’s final proposal for the Annual Budget 2022/2023, released this morning.

Central library living roof sets sustainable example

In the largest example on a council-owned building, Auckland Council has installed a living ‘green roof’ featuring more than 2000 plants on top of the central Auckland Library.

Wellbeing Budget addresses Aucklanders’ concerns: Goff

Consultation finds strong support for Climate Action Targeted Rate

Aucklanders overwhelmingly back a proposed Climate Action Targeted Rate (CATR) to help combat the climate crisis, according to consultation.

More changes needed to improve three waters reform proposal, Goff says

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed changes to the government’s proposed three waters reform but says the model still doesn’t stack up for Aucklanders.

Goff marks third anniversary of Christchurch terror attacks

Mayor Goff has reaffirmed Auckland’s support for the Muslim community on the third anniversary of the Christchurch terror attacks.

Auckland retains C40 Innovator City title

Auckland Council’s commitment to climate leadership has been recognised by a committee of mayors from around the globe, with the renewal of its C40 Innovator City membership status last month.

Water reform: Working Group changes a positive step, but Auckland needs to retain control of assets

Auckland Council strongly supports reform of water services provision in New Zealand. However, it remains adamant that Aucklanders, through their elected representatives, should retain majority control over provision of water services in our city,...

Mayor Phil Goff announces retirement from politics

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has announced he will not be seeking re-election this year.

Mayor Goff welcomes transformative light rail investment for Auckland

Mayor Phil Goff says today’s light rail announcement is critical to Auckland’s future, and its ability to deal with congestion and emissions-reduction challenges, and provide for intensive housing to meet future projected population growth.